Spotting future food trends can feel tricky, but the simplest way to gauge what’s coming is by paying attention to what’s already gaining traction—not just in restaurants, but in cocktails, grocery aisles, and home kitchens. As someone who loves food trends, I couldn’t resist digging into what I think we’ll see more of this year. To get a better sense, I turned to Instagram and Slack, asking friends, coworkers, and our Food52 community for their takes. While a few rogue ideas made it through, certain trends stood out repeatedly. Here’s what we think is likely to shape the food scene in 2025.
Big soda Is Back, Baby
Over the past few years, we’ve seen the rise of healthy-ish soda brands like Olipop, Culture Pop, and Poppi, marketing carbonated drinks as an gut-friendly alternative to traditional soda. But this year, with the help of unpaid (and most likely, some paid) celebrity endorsement such as Dua Lipa, classics like Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, and Canada Dry are stepping back into the spotlight. Read More >>
