Food Trends

Trend - F&B brands are combining the Japanese rice cake mochi with cheese to create more novel flavors and textures in their desserts. Offerings like mochi-based dessert cheese and savory mochi bagels show how brands are experimenting with the popular food.

Insight - Social influences like multiculturalism and social media have made consumers more likely to explore different cuisines, whether that's in eating, cooking, or in the products they purchase. Now, people want a variety of options when it comes to their preferred dishes--ones that range from authentic to experimental.