Publisher: Supermarket News
Published: October 7, 2026
Source: Read at Supermarket News (https://www.supermarketnews.com/grocery-trends-data/food-beverage-trends-leaning-international)
Category: Food Access
Datassential released its 2027 Trends Report, which identifies foods, flavors, and beverages it expects to gain attention in restaurants and retail during 2027. The report says 75% of consumers are looking forward to new food and beverage trends in 2027, and it identifies 10 foods, flavors, and beverages as "New Classics," including whipped feta, chili crisp, sticky toffee pudding, hibiscus, and dirty soda. It is monitoring buldak, doubanjiang, falooda, kinilaw, Vietnamese lemonade, koji milk, makgeolli, and cantarito for potential future growth. The report says 58% of U.S. consumers are interested in trying Mexico City cuisine, while pulque has increased 147% on alcoholic beverage menus over the past four years.
Why this matters: Independent grocers can use these signals to assess whether emerging international flavors and Mexico City foods fit local demand and potential specialty assortments.
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