Whole Foods added that it believes consumer interest in dry spirits will remain strong and drive interest in drinks that taste like cocktails but don't contain alcohol. In addition, moringa, a traditional herbal remedy in certain parts of the world, is taking its place in smoothies, sauces, bakery items, frozen desserts and protein bars, Whole Foods notes. Items with the spice that are commanding shelf space include sauerkrauts and plant-based ice cream sandwiches, according to the retailer. Turmeric, a spice prized for its health-related properties, is growing in popularity among food producers. Sunflower seeds are also set to show up in new places, including crackers, ice cream and cheeses, Whole Foods predicted. The retailer itself is planning to introduce Italian soda made with the tea in 2022. Those items include fruit spreads, yogurts made with hibiscus, and a vitamin C-rich tea. Meanwhile, food companies are developing products that use common items in new ways, according to Whole Foods.
For instance, yuzu, a citrus fruit grown in Asian countries like China, Japan and Korea, is showing up in a variety of products, including vinaigrettes, hard seltzers and mayonnaise.
The grocer's predictions suggest the focus on eating at home that took root as the pandemic got underway will have a lasting effect on the food industry even as conditions slowly normalize.Īs shoppers step up their efforts to eat foods that reflect their health priorities, they will have expanding opportunities to buy products containing ingredients they might not have tried before, Whole Foods indicated. The boxes went on sale in stores this week and are also available for a limited time online. For the first time, the company is packaging up its trending items into a box for purchase.Įach discovery box will have 10 items representing each of its top 10 trends, and is valued at $50. Whole Foods' trend predictions have become an annual ritual for the specialty grocer as it looks to stand out against competing grocers.
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