If you’re always in the mood to try some delicious new dishes, you’ll be happy to hear that 2025 is bringing some pretty amazing food trends our way. Kroger shared their trend forecast for the year to come, which includes everything from plant-based protein to Caesar dressing.
Protein With a Twist
Protein-rich foods such as chicken and cottage cheese are never going out of style, but Kroger is predicting the rise of their plant-based alternatives, starting with beans, lentils, and hemp seeds.
Briny Ingredients
Acidic, briny, and fermented ingredients will be going stronger than ever in 2025, with olives, pickles, sauerkraut, and kimchi emerging as the most popular foods under this category.
Caesar Dressing
Many food lovers have been swearing by Caesar dressing for years, and its popularity will reach new heights in 2025. After making its way to our salads, Caesar dressing is slowly starting to appear in recipes for pizza, pasta, and more.
Pepper Flavors
If you’re in the mood to explore spices from international cuisines, you’ll be happy to hear that exotic peppers will be having a moment in 2025 and be added to everything from wings to pizza and pasta.
Food Dupes
Many people are combatting the rising food prices by replacing exclusive products from national brands with store-brand alternatives that offer high quality for cheap.
