Press Release

FoodChannel.com Predicts Top 10 Food Trends for 2009

Font Scale:
Posted 15 December 2008 @ 05:39 pm ET

CHICAGO, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Food Channel(R)(http//www.foodchannel.com) has released its Top Ten Food Trends for 2009.Based on research conducted by The Food Channel in conjunction with the WorldThought Bank (http://www.neemee.com) and the International Food Futurists(TM),the list identifies the significant food movements consumers, foodserviceprofessionals and manufacturers should watch for in the coming year.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081215/AQM531)

"For more than 20 years, the chefs and editors at The Food Channel havetracked emerging and mainstreaming food trends for our work developing foodproducts, ideas and recipes for some of the world's largest food companies,"said Kay Logsdon, editor of The Food Channel. "In our new role as consumers'one-stop-shop for all things food, we have decided to share this insiderinformation for the first time."

Top Ten Food Trends for 2009 1. Home on the Range -- Downsized economy breeds new generation of home chefs, more food-savvy than their predecessors 2. Foodie 2.0 -- Growth of virtual and non-virtual food communities 3. Going, Going Green -- Kitchens go eco-conscious 4. Living La Vida Locavore -- Eating locally and seasonally, both at home and in restaurants 5. TMI? -- Is seeing the calorie count on the menu Too Much Information (TMI), or will it lead to healthier choices? 6. FrankenFood -- The rise of bioengineering and genetically modified food; the next evolution of last year's Functional Food trend 7. Food Philanthropy -- Individuals and companies address world hunger 8. Food Insecurity -- The call for tighter food controls, after the tomato and jalapeno scares of 2008 9. Brewing Business -- Striking a balance when cost is an issue; the divide widens between the exotic and day-to-day food needs 10. Where in the World ... -- is the next flavor trend coming from? It's all about globalization and variety "Not surprisingly, the majority of the 2009 trends have a 'value' message,reflecting the downturn in the economy and how the lifestyle around food isaffected," said Logsdon. "We live this daily; food is a constant even in a badeconomy. Identifying these trends will help us all do a better job ofadjusting and even thriving."

Read more about the Top Ten Food Trends for 2009-including additionalstories and a bonus trend: Clandestine Cuisine -- athttp://www.foodchannel.com. A White Paper with links to the evidence gatheredby The Food Channel, World Thought Bank (http://www.neemee.com), andInternational Food Futurists(TM) is also available on the site or by requestfrom editor@foodchannel.com.

CONTACT

Kay Logsdon, (417) 875-5342/849-7909

editor@foodchannel.com

SOURCE The Food Channel


PR RSS
E-Newsletters : Enter your Email for Fast News & Opinions
Sponsored By
Click here!
advertisement
advertisement
Advertisement
POS Magnetic Card Readers

Online distributor for point of sale equipment, TYSSO and Pegasus.

 
IBTimes.com Web
Partners
International Business Times© 2009 The Ibtimes Company. All Rights Reserved. Terms of service | Privacy Policy | Advertising | About Us | Contact Us | Archives