We recently released the trend report, 5 Food Trends Making Waves in 2022. To provide further insight and perspective, we asked our end use category sales director to weigh in on what he saw in the whitepaper.

As 2022 kicks off and the industry continues to adjust to changing market conditions, the food trends to watch will influence all parts of the industry, from restaurants to CPG. For manufacturers, tuning into these trends will be critical to innovation—according to Datassential, at least 70% of consumers in the U.S. indicate that their food preferences are driven primarily by what they encounter on restaurant menus. 2020 and 2021 saw a revival for always-popular comfort foods, as consumers sought out dishes that made them feel nostalgic or calmed their nerves—or foods in which they simply loved to indulge. And while some of those trends are expected to continue into 2022, there are menu trends that food manufacturers should tune into for maximum success.

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We’ve seen upticks in demand for ethnic flavors, increased snacking occasions and others shifts in traditional eating habits. Dips and soups provide the perfect platforms to capture guests’ attention and drive traffic.