Top food trends for 2018 include global sourcing
Global sourcing, thanks to Brexit, and vegan products lead this gallery of the top 10 UK food trends for 2018, according to market analyst Eurostar Commodities.
The unpredictable nature of the UK’s exit from the EU will drive producers to look worldwide to source raw materials and workers and vegan food sales will outperform organic, it predicted.
Eurostar’s trends report also predicted lupin beans would become popular among consumers looking for a healthier diet, as turmeric becomes a key ingredient going into 2018.
Other key trends identified by the company included a healthy snacks boom, healthy pizzas and a significant increase in Asian fusion cuisine at home.
To find out about these trends and more, click the next image in this photogallery of Eurostar’s top 10 UK food trends for 2018.
Meanwhile, food and drink manufacturers could benefit from exploiting five key global retail trends that will shape shoppers’ purchasing habits next year, according to the grocery think tank IGD.
