Food Culture & Trends
Global food culture, ingredient trends and sustainable eating
Jack in the Box’s Avengers: Doomsday Meal Adds a Mystery Sauce and Collectible Magnets
Jack in the Box’s limited time Doomsday Dipping Box arrives November 5 with returning favorites, three sauces and one of eight collectible magnets.
Cocktail Glassware Shrinks as Craft Bartenders Bring Back Historic Designs
Craft bartenders revived smaller pours and vintage glass shapes, making glassware part of the cocktail experience as demand grows for tiny drinks.
Healthy Pumpkin Cake Recipe With Low Sugar and Oil-Free Options
This one-bowl vegan pumpkin cake pairs pumpkin and warm spices with lower sugar and flexible oil-free options. Add coffee for a pumpkin spice latte twist.
Atkins Targets Former GLP-1 Users as Sales Fall 20.9%
Atkins is recasting its low-carb, high-protein products for people who stop GLP-1 drugs, as the brand confronts steep sales declines.
Danone to Clarify Recycled Plastic Claims on Water Bottles
Danone will specify that its 100% recycled plastic claims cover bottle bodies only, following similar commitments from Nestlé and Coca-Cola.
Mystery Flavors Turn Snack Launches Into Interactive Brand Experiences
Chips Ahoy!, Hi-Chew and Twinkies are using mystery flavors to spark trial, social sharing and seasonal engagement.
Cheerios Adds Ziploc Resealable Bags to Cereal Packaging
General Mills is adding Ziploc PantrySeal bags to Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios, targeting freshness and easier pouring as cereal brands compete for shoppers.
Soft and Gooey Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chickpeas replace flour and eggs in these soft, gooey chocolate chip cookies, with oat or almond flour options for a vegan, gluten-free treat.
Nestlé’s Turnaround Gains Ground as U.S. Sales Improve
Nestlé’s sales and U.S. volumes improved in the third quarter, but weakness in nutrition and pressure on consumer spending still challenge CEO Philipp Navratil’s reset.
Lay’s Holiday Chips, Dogfish Head’s Midas Touch Return and Tajín Chamoy Sauce
Lay’s rolls out Thanksgiving-inspired chips, Dogfish Head revives its 9% ABV Midas Touch, and Tajín adds sweet heat with a new chamoy sauce.
Wingstop Adds Two Korean Chili Crunch Lemon Pepper Options and a New Sprite
Wingstop’s new Lemon Pepper variations bring Korean chili crunch to dry rub and glaze, alongside a Sprite Cherry and Mello Yello Limeade drink.
Researchers Turn Plastic and Farm Waste Into Ingredients for 3D-Printed Cookies
A yeast-based process turns plastic and agricultural waste into edible proteins and flavor compounds for cookies developed for a NASA food challenge.
In-N-Out Delivery Sellers Charge Up to $50, but Freshness Is a Gamble
Unofficial In-N-Out delivery services can cost up to $50, with limited buyer protections and food that may lose its appeal in transit.
Halloween Candy Prices Rise as Hershey and PepsiCo Add Salty Snacks
Candy prices climbed more than 15% in 2026 as ingredient costs surged, pushing brands to rethink Halloween products and offer salty snack packs.
Food and Beverage Industry Cuts Nearly 30,000 Jobs Through September 2026
Food producers announced 29,693 job cuts through September, up 76% year over year, as major brands close plants and reshape operations.
General Mills Expands Epic Into the Growing Meat Stick Market
Epic’s four meat stick varieties bring General Mills into a crowded protein snack category, with a nationwide shelf rollout planned for 2027.
Black Thought on Pizza, Philly Food Traditions and Life on the Road
The Roots MC talks 1,100-degree pizza ovens, New Jersey favorites, tour-bus snacks and the Philadelphia meals that shaped his tastes.
Lighter Cream Cheese Frosting with Greek Yogurt or Tofu
Greek yogurt or soft tofu adds creaminess and protein to this tangy, lighter frosting. Blend until fluffy and chill for a firmer finish.
Taco Bell Adds Creamy Sriracha Chicken to Its Nacho Fries
Taco Bell’s new Nacho Fries combine slow-roasted chicken, creamy Sriracha, three cheeses and pico de gallo for $5.49 nationwide.
Poulette Potato Brings Roast Chicken Notes to Select Whole Foods Stores
Row 7’s Poulette Potato, bred from French heirloom and New York varieties, is now sold at select Whole Foods locations across three states.