Griffith Foods Unveils 2026 Food and Flavor Trends

MGR Online•Economy•265d ago

Reader Briefing

Griffith Foods highlights six key global food and flavor trends for 2026, emphasizing protein, texture, street food inspiration, bold tastes, nutritional focus, and sophisticated seasonings.

•Griffith Foods has released its 2026 Food & Flavor Outlook, synthesizing global culinary insights.
•The report predicts six major trends shaping consumer preferences and food innovation worldwide for 2026.
•Key themes include a surge in protein demand, diverse textural experiences, and the growing influence of street food.
•Consumers are increasingly seeking bold, complex flavors and nutritionally dense foods with traditional ingredients.

Overview

•Griffith Foods released its 2026 Food & Flavor Outlook, synthesizing global culinary insights.
•Griffith Foods projects that in 2026, Asia-Pacific consumers will prioritize richer, more complex flavors and increased protein demand, alongside diverse textural experiences.
•Global consumer research indicates that over 48% of consumers plan to increase protein consumption, with demand up 12% in Japan and 69% in Thailand.
•In Thailand, 77% of consumers are now interested in foods offering an experience beyond taste, stimulating multiple senses, reflecting a desire for textural variety.
•The street food market is projected to grow, with global street vendor sales expected to reach $11 billion by 2029, a threefold increase from 2015.
•Thailand shows a significant 46% growth in the demand for intense and complex flavors, with sweet flavors seeing a global rise of 109% in interest.
•Consumer demand for nutritionally rich foods in Thailand has surged by 169%, focusing on vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein while reducing unhealthy fats, sodium, and sugar.
•Griffith Foods highlights that 90% of global consumers are open to trying new condiment products, emphasizing their role in elevating dining experiences and customizing tastes.

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Jomi Gaston

"In 2026, based on consumer trends, we anticipate consumers in the Asia-Pacific region will prioritize richer, more complex flavors, increased protein demand, and diverse textural experiences, while street food-inspired innovations are also set to grow."

ในปี 2026 จากแนวโน้มผู้บริโภคเราคาดว่าผู้บริโภคในภูมิภาคเอเชียแปซิฟิกจะให้ความสำคัญกับรสชาติที่เข้มข้นและมีมิติซับซ้อนมากขึ้น ความต้องการโปรตีนที่เพิ่มขึ้น รวมถึงประสบการณ์ด้านเนื้อสัมผัสที่หลากหลายในทุกคำ ขณะเดียวกันนวัตกรรมอาหารที่ได้รับแรงบันดาลใจจากสตรีทฟู้ดก็มีแนวโน้มเติบโตเช่นกัน

Key Entities

Organization

Griffith Foods(กริฟฟิทท์ ฟู้ดส์)ℹ️

A global partner in food product development that provides high-quality product development services to food companies.

Person

Jomi Gaston(เชฟโจมี แกสตัน)ℹ️

Director of Food Development, Asia Pacific at Griffith Foods, contributing insights on regional food trends for 2026.