Top 20 Food Trends In 2015

The National Restaurant Association has a vested interest in what we’re eating and drinking. Nearly 1,300 chefs were part of their annual survey, charting what we’re likely to see on menus this year.  Across all food and beverage categories as well as ingredient sources and preparation methods, 20 trends stood out.

1. Locally sourced meats and seafood
2. Locally grown products
3. Environmental sustainability
4. Healthful kids meals
5. Natural ingredients/minimally processed food
6. New cuts of meat
7. Hyper-local sourcing
8. Sustainable seafood
9. Food waste reduction/management
10. Farm/estate branded items
11. Non-wheat noodles/pasta
12. Gluten-free cuisine
13. Ancient grains
14. Whole grain items in kids’ meals
15. Non-traditional fish
16. Ethnic-inspired breakfast items
17. Nutrition
18. House-made/artisan ice cream
19. Fruit/vegetable kids’ side items
20. Artisan cheeses

For those hungry for more info, check out the full survey results here.