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In the ever-evolving realm of gastronomy, three avant-garde flavor profiles are making waves. As connoisseurs of food and beverage, it's imperative to delve deep into these tantalizing tastes, understanding their origins and drivers. As we stand on the cusp of 2023, these novel nuances beckon culinary innovators and trailblazers to reimagine and revolutionize their creative arsenals for the years ahead.

One third of the global freshwater fish populations are in danger of extinction. Given the issues of excessive and unsustainable fishing practices and rising ocean temperatures, the potential in the space of fish and seafood alternatives is huge. No wonder the consumer associations with vegan seafood are starting to show a positive trend. Dive deeper into the world of alternative seafood by downloading this report powered by #foodbrain.

Spoonshot's expertise in consumer trends prediction helps F&B companies accurately understand what consumers want and make more confident decisions about their next steps. In this report, we’re bringing you emerging trends that will expand not just over 2023, but will endure well into the future.

We at Spoonshot, by leveraging our AI #foodbrain, are showcasing a curated list of innovative brands - from startups to emerging companies that are looking to shake up the industry. Courtesy the needs they are addressing, thanks to ever-diversifying demands of consumers, some of these companies are developing products that consumers need today and even some for tomorrow. Check out who's made it to the list by downloading our report.

The COVID-19 crisis has reordered consumer priorities and consumption patterns. The shift in focus towards preventative and holistic approaches to health has heightened consumer interest toward immunity, gut health, and mental wellbeing.

As alternative protein slowly emerges as an integral part of the food industry, there will be a need for a greater understanding of the challenges it faces. In this report, Spoonshot takes a look at what this space entails, how consumers perceive it, what some of their motivations are to buy such products, and unmet needs.

As we start to see the possibility of an end to the pandemic, we’re going to have to prepare for how the past year has shaped the way we consume and interact with food and drink - at home and outside. Our 9 food and drink trend predictions delve into what brands and companies can expect in 2022 and beyond.

Spoonshot’s eight leading-edge food trend predictions for 2021 are a result of a partnership with international Food Trendologist, Liz Moskow. We’ve updated these trends keeping in mind the impact COVID-19 will likely have on them. Seven of the eight initial ones made the cut, and we’ve replaced the one trend that didn’t make it.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the food industry and implications for food trends and innovation in the coming years. This report goes back to the basics and considers four broad themes linked to food and how trends linked to them will evolve over the next 18-24 months.