admin Sri Lankan cuisine trending in Restaurants like Hoppers and The Coconut Tree, as well as M&S’ Taste Asia range and it’s becoming quite popular this year. “Before, Sri Lankan was lumped in with Indian cuisine but now, we’re not having an “Indian” anymore. It’s recognized in its own right,” Emma Weinberg, food trends editor at retail magazine The Grocer stated. We’re going to be seeing more of dishes like kottu roti (fried vegetables, eggs, shredded roti and curry), and hoppers (bowl-shaped rice flour pancakes).
Hemp-based produce
Known for its health benefits, CBD oil is hot right now, it helps with everything from sleep to pain relief. It’s sidling into our coffees and cocktails at healthy food spots like Wild By Tart, and this year Whole Foods predict we’ll see more and more hemp-based products gracing the shelves: “Hemp-derived products are going mainstream, if not by wide distribution, then by word of mouth.”
Meat Free
The attitude towards meat has changed vividly in the UK in recent years, with plant-based eating, veganism on the rise. According to data seen by M&S, 3.5 million people now are vegan, Food outlets are shifting to meet modern demands, and they’re seeing more and more meat options appearing on menus. This year Whole Foods predicts the rise of jackfruit, which is regularly used in place of items like barbecue pulled pork, as well as faux-based meat snacks such as soy-based jerky and mushroom ‘bacon chips’.
“While plant-based foods aren’t exactly a new trend, our experts noted more people — even those who don’t eat only vegan or vegetarian — are exploring plant-based snacking as their palates crave adventure, want a break from meat or seek more ways to add savory umami flavors into snacks and meals,” Whole Foods says.
Frozen food coming back
Frozen food sales have increased 6.1 per cent since last year, in part thanks to fashionable new frozen meal ranges from brands like Deliciously Ella and meal delivery service by Ruby. We’re also seeing a rise in guilt-free frozen goods as brands experiment with new ice cream bases such as avocado, hummus and tahini.
Eco-friendly packaging
In part thanks to the eye-opening Blue Planet, demanding recyclable, eco-friendly packaging is in demands. Waitrose now stock two new organic Chateau Maris wines in recyclable cans, while Carlsberg is gluing its cans together to create an easily snap-able bond, which will apparently remove 1,200 tons of plastic waste annually.
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