The top 10 trends for 2021 include Nutrition Hacking, Global Heads Local, Food for Mood, Purposeful Cocktails, Interest in expertly crafted drinks, “Out of the Box” Kits, Fatigue-Friendly Meals, Plant-Based Everything, Planetary Health is Back, and Gluten-Free Rising. These trends show that consumers are interested in customized nutritional dishes and meals, diverse players joining the fight against kitchen boredom, ingredients found in Eastern cuisines, expertly crafted drinks to soothe bodily ails, creativity and convenience in meal delivery, easy wins that still pack a nutritional punch, animal alternatives that don't sacrifice nutrition, shifting priorities in food and beverage, gluten alternatives beyond just for those with Celiac disease, and marketing transparency in the food and beverage industry.
