Whole Foods has published their 2024 food trend forecasts. They successfully predicted dates, avocado oil, and vintage recipes as popular in 2023, so this list might spark the next big food fad.
We want additional alternatives, but extensive ingredient lists on your favorite plant-based items can be confusing and exhausting—it's hard to know if some are healthy. Whole items expects two-ingredient almond milk and other plant-based items to surge in 2024.
One of the most delightful foods is chocolate made from cacao seeds. But cacao deserves its own spotlight in novel products that highlight the chocolate bean in distinct ways. Consider cacao water, dried cacao, and chocolate-covered cacao beans. We love cacao nibs in Mocha Overnight Oats.
Whole Foods predicts buckwheat will be a trend and have many health benefits. This anti-inflammatory, gluten-free seed is high in protein and fiber, making it a terrific pantry addition.
We mentioned basic plant-based foods as a trend. Whole Foods expects more plant-based fish options in 2024.
Ingredient-conscious foods, self-care, and house-cleaning products are becoming more popular. This comprises products that promote water conservation during manufacture.
“Complex heat” is a trend that will only grow. In the forthcoming year, "swicy" delicacies, such as spicy candies, drinks, and fruit with Tajín seasoning, are popular.
Instant noodle sales will rise soon, possibly a throwback to college. As groceries are more costly, sprucing up a container of instant ramen noodles with fresh veggies and seasonings is a quick, easy, and cheap way to make dinner.
If you like sweets after dinner, Whole Foods is considering little treats at low prices. Easy desserts like chocolate-covered dates and lemon possets were popular this year. Simple sweets are in for 2024, whether you want premade or homemade ones.
Health-focused sectors prioritize women's health in the new year. Many supplements, including multivitamins, are part of this trend, but you should consult your doctor before taking any supplement to be sure it's good for you and your lifestyle.
Whole Foods said adding healthful ingredients to coffee or energy beverages will become more esoteric, despite the mushroom coffee fad. Introducing prebiotic green tea, l-theanine-rich effervescent water, and more.