The food industry like many others is always innovating and changing with trends. The year 2021 has brought about a significant amount of trends, some of which are making lasting and meaningful impacts on the industry. Keep reading to learn what these food industry trends are and why they are so important.

Veganism

Veganism has been on the rise for quite a while, however, even more so in 2021. With the increased amount of meat alternatives in foods (such as those that are plant-based) many more individuals have warmed up to the idea of veganism. Plant-based food alternatives are now readily available and can even replicate the taste of popular traditionally meat-heavy foods such as burgers and jerky. With such high-quality alternatives, the trend of veganism is starting to spread around the world and change the diets of many.

Fusion Cuisine

Never before has multiculturalism been so widely accepted around the world, and different cultural products have been exported so accurately to other countries. Food and cuisine are widely enjoyed around the world, and with so many cultures colliding, it is only natural that fusion cuisines (that is, the mixing of different foods from different cultural backgrounds) have become popular. A few examples of up-and-coming fusion cuisines including Korean-Italian and Chinese-Peruvian. Fusion cuisine is important as it allows for further innovation in the food industry.

Home Baking

Baking has traditionally been a method of cooking done professionally in a bakery - however, many individuals are now adopting it as a hobby to be performed at home. From baking from scratch to customising existing frozen dough, many individuals are starting to enjoy the process of baking through their own home. As more and more baking is done from home, there may be changes in the way breakfast meals are consumed and the popularity of current brunch cafes.

There are many trends that are making a significant impact on the food industry today. Be sure to keep an eye out for them so that you can prepare yourself for the changes in the industry beyond 2021.