Top Ten Food Trends for 2011
The Food Channel recently posted their predictions for the top food trends of 2011. Surprisingly, their top pick is canning. Really? Wasn’t canning on the rise in 2009? I would have thought that eating local would be #1 but they pegged it as the third top trend behind more men cooking at home. Which leads me to my next question: Who are these men and where can I meet them?
For the full list, go to the post. But here’s a quick rundown:
The Food Channel Top 10 Trends for 2011
1. The Canning Comeback – “Putting Up” is gaining popularity for both economy and health.
2. Men in Aprons – Layoffs have led to more men cooking.
3. Local Somewhere – We care about hand-tended no matter where it’s grown.
4. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – We’re tired of being told what we can eat.
5. Appetite for Food Apps – Social media is our guide and our coupon source.
6. Small is the New Big Business – Corporations are thinking like small businesses.
7. Fresh Every Day – Rooftop gardens are just part of this trend.
8. Chefs in Schools – Better flavor is possible in an institutional setting.
9. Discomfort Foods – Change makes us comfortable with more change.
10. Eating for Sex and Other Things – We are working longer, and want all the gusto.
