Streetfood 3.0: From Chaos to Concept
Once driven by improvisation and rebellious spirit, Europe’s street food scene is now entering a new era of calculated cool: …
Few brands are as globally recognizable – or as intertwined with our collective memories – as McDonald’s. Over more than half a century, the …
There was a time when taste reigned supreme at the dinner table. Aroma, texture, regional heritage, and generations-old recipes guided our culinary experiences. But …
Why do some foods become global sensations while others vanish without a trace? In his book “Nutrition in Transition,” food trend researcher Michael Ballarini …
Food Trends
Dirty Sodas: How TikTok Turned Soft Drinks into Dessert
What happens when you pour coconut syrup into Diet Coke, add vanilla creamer, stir in lime juice, and top it …
When Cute Turns Chaotic: The Chiikawa Happy Meal Frenzy in Japan
In May 2025, McDonald’s Japan launched a limited-edition Happy Meal series featuring characters from the popular anime and manga series …
Feta Pasta: How TikTok Created a Food Trend – and Killed It
Feta Pasta was 2021’s recipe of the moment – cooked millions of times on TikTok, visually appealing, easy to make, …
Consumer Trends
Food x Climate: Winners and Losers on a Heating Planet
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s already reshaping the global food system. Iconic crops like rice, coffee, and …
Fast Food Diplomacy: Why Politicians Eat Like the People
In a time when every bite can be a message and every meal a media moment, food has entered the …
How Climate Change Is Rewriting the Global Fruit and Vegetable Map
The climate crisis is quietly transforming your grocery basket The next time you bite into a crisp apple or slice …
Dining Trends
Dopamine Dining: Why Restaurants Are Designing for the Brain
What if taste was only part of the dining experience? In a growing number of visionary restaurants, chefs are moving …
Bento 2.0: How the Snack Box Became a Global Food Stage
The humble bento box, once a neat and traditional Japanese lunch container, is having a dazzling second life—and this time, …
From Menu to Merch: How Restaurants Became Lifestyle Brands
In recent years, restaurants have transcended their traditional roles, morphing into lifestyle brands that extend their influence beyond the dining …