Food Trends - Page 6

October 30

Fried chicken buckets fading as Americans flock to tenders and sandwiches: Here's why

Fried chicken buckets are disappearing from American dinner tables as busy consumers choose convenient tenders and sandwiches over messy family meals.

October 25

Inside the booming business of luxury water — and what people pay for it

Fine dining restaurants now charge up to $95 for premium bottled water with dedicated sommeliers. The luxury water trend is growing as eateries offer elaborate menus.

October 16

Beef industry slams lab-grown hybrid meat as scientists promise greener steaks

Researchers have found that blending animal cells with plant ingredients and other protein alternatives produces hybrid foods that more closely match the taste and feel of real meat.

October 16

Forget sugar and cream: A viral coffee hack might transform your morning brew

Salt in coffee, practiced in Turkey, Vietnam and Taiwan for generations, is gaining popularity as users rediscover this traditional method to balance flavor and reduce bitterness.

October 11

Taco Bell tops new drive-thru speed rankings, and Chick-fil-A wins on satisfaction

Fast-food drive-thrus average five minutes and 35 seconds with 87% accuracy, and a study reveals friendliness and order accuracy drive customer satisfaction more than speed.

October 11

Pumpkin bread crushes the competition as fall favorites are revealed across America

Pumpkin food searches across 50 states reveal regional tastes, from cookies in Arizona to seeds in Hawaii, as favorite seasonal flavors return this fall.

October 11

KFC brings back fan-favorite honey BBQ flavor as fast-food wars heat up

KFC's Original Honey BBQ sauce returns as part of a broader nostalgia trend in the food industry, with fans celebrating the comeback of the beloved 1990s flavor on social media.

September 30

Protein in your coffee? Starbucks pushes new lattes as experts react

Registered dietitians weigh in on Starbucks' new protein drinks, noting benefits for breakfast skippers while cautioning against using them as meal substitutes.

September 25

7-Eleven puts 'focus on food' in US revamp with Japanese-inspired meals and upgrades

7-Eleven plans to open about 1,300 new stores in North America by 2030 and nearly double the number of in-store quick-service restaurants as it rolls out Japanese favorites.

September 24

Viral TikToks turn Japan's 7-Elevens into food tourism hot spots

Two American TikTokers show why Japan's 7-Elevens are going viral, from matcha lattes and onigiri to the famous egg salad sandwich.