Each year around this time, food experts of all types publish their best guesses as to what culinary trends may hit the scene in the coming year. As trend-spotting is a combination of science and art, “trendologists” not only gather underlying data and insights from other credible sources, they also layer knowledge of food, flavor and cooking technique to arrive at more than just a list of the most “googled” foods of the year.
At Sterling-Rice Group, our “Culinary Trends 2018” report is the culmination of a year-long examination of the global foodscape, based on international scouting trips, in-depth primary research, and input from our Culinary Council, a team of more than 175 chefs, restauranteurs, and food experts from around the world.