Top 10 food trends for 2022!

Each year, over 50 global buyers and culinary experts on the Whole Foods Trend Council put together their most anticipated food trends for the next year. Last year's trend predictions included things like sous-vide egg bites, boozy kombucha, and lots of new chickpea snacks which were all pretty spot-on based on what we've seen this year. Welcome to Film Jumbo, and in today's video we will be having a look at the upcoming food trends for 2022. Whole Foods Market is always ahead of the game when it comes to food trends, which is why we're always curious to see what lands on their annual list of anticipated food Whole Foods just released its seventh annual list, and we have to say we couldn't have predicted most of them. Last year, we saw tremendous pandemic-related shifts in grocery buying habits as the world adjusted to spending more time at home. As the food industry slowly adjusts to a new normal, we expect to see consumers prioritize food and drink products that deliver additional benefits, like functional sodas and tonics, and products that support their sense of well-being, like urban garden greens, and products grown with farming processes that help address soil health, said Sonia Gafsi-Oblisk, chief marketing officer at Whole Foods Market. We look forward to watching these trends take form in grocery aisles and on our plates in 2022. Buzz list spirits, yuzu, reduced terrianism, and functional beverages made with probiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year, and we'll be having a look at them today. Ultra-Urban Farming In the last few years, urban farming has gotten a boost from technology, paving the way for the availability of hyper-local produce grown more sustainably. Try Gotham Green's arugula, butter lettuce, and Thai basil. The company first took root on the roof of WFM in Gowanus, Brooklyn, in 2013 with a 20,000-square-foot greenhouse, and is now working on its ninth regional hydroponic greenhouse. For fresh mushrooms, tap Small Hold, which runs a farm in Brooklyn, as well as many farms with automated units in surprising spots around New York, including the Standard Hotel and Mason Yaki restaurant. They also sell kits, so you can cultivate blue oyster or lion's mane mushrooms from home. Yuzu Yuzu is a tart and sour tangerine-sized citrus fruit that's mainly cultivated in parts of Asia. Whole Foods thinks this fruit will be huge in U.S. grocery stores and restaurants in 2022. Want to try the trend? Drizzle some Acid League Pink Peppercorn Honey Yuzu Vinaigrette on your salad, or try some Boulevard Brewing Quirk Pear Yuzu Spiked Sparkling Water. To keep up with their trend predictions, Whole Foods will also be debuting a Mango Yuzu Seasonal Cake and Yuzu Togarashi Marinade in their seafood section next year. Reduce Terrianism Much like some drinkers are opting to cut down on cocktails, or just cut down on the alcohol by volume when they are drinking, Reduce Terrianism refers to those who aren't ready to go full vegan, but who want to significantly reduce their consumption of meat and other animal products. When they do eat animal products, though, Reduce Terrians make sure they're high quality, like the Epic Provisions Bison Bacon Cranberry Bar made with grass-fed bison, and Applegate Well-Carved Burgers made with a mix of both grass-fed beef and vegetables. Hibiscus You may have had vitamin C-rich hibiscus tea, but now folks in the culinary world are getting creative by using hibiscus' sweet and tart flavor and gorgeous hot pink hue in fruit spreads, yogurts, drinks, and more. Try out Ruby Hibiscus Unsweetened Water, Vital Protein's Hibiscus Beauty Collagen, Yobuka Strawberry Hibiscus Kombucha Yogurt, or pick up Whole Foods' new Organic Orange Hibiscus Italian Soda coming next year. Mocktails Whole Foods said in a media release, the Dial Down Spirits category experienced record growth in our stores this year. With Millennials and Gen Zers dabbling in dry salation during the pandemic, we don't see the sober-curious mindset going away anytime soon. Enter a new lineup of drinks that provide the taste and sophistication of cocktails without the buzz. Sip on Green Bar Distillery Bitters and Soda Non-Alcoholic Cocktail, Lavender, Orange, and Earl Grey, or swap out the tequila in your next margarita for Ritual Zero-Proof Non-Alcoholic Tequila. Grains That Give Back Whole Foods predicts that grains grown via agricultural practices and farming processes that help address soil health will be a huge focus next year. The media release said, Kernza, a perennial grain developed by the Land Institute with a sweet, nutty flavor and long roots, helps with nutrient cycling and overall soil ecology. Try it in Cascadian Farms' Kernza Flakes with Honey Oat Cluster Cereal or Patagonia Provision's Long Root Pale Ale, made with Kernza perennial grain, or opt for Organic Whole Grains with Annie's Organic, Macaroni and Classic Cheddar, Shells and White Cheddar with Whole Grains, and Zach's Mighty Tortilla Chips. Sunflower Seeds Sunflower seed-based products like Peanut Butter Alternative Sun Butter have been popular in elementary school cafeterias for the last decade or so, thanks to an increased awareness of allergies to peanuts and other nuts. But the tiny seed is busting out of schools this year, making its way into crackers, ice cream, cheese, and more. Find them in elevated spreads like Nut-Free Mother Butter, Fix-N-Fog Oaty Nut Butter, and Vegan Ben & Jerry's flavors made with Sunflower Butter, including Creme Brulee Cookie and Mint Chocolate Cookie. Moringa Often called the Miracle Tree, Moringa is traditionally used as an herbal remedy in India, Africa, and beyond. Moringa leaves have plenty of nutrients, and these fast-growing, drought-resistant trees have been used as a source of food to fight malnutrition in certain parts of the world, Whole Foods said in their media release. It can be found in powder form and added to make magic in smoothies, sauces, and baked goods. Put a scoop of Cooly Cooly Daily Green Boost with Moringa and Super Greens into your morning smoothie, or opt for a scoop of SunScoop's Mint Chip Dairy-Free Dessert with Moringa. Functional Sparkling Beverages Move over, Kombucha. You're not the only bubbly drink with benefits. From probiotic sodas to botanical tonics, Whole Foods predicts that functional sparkling beverages will be huge next year. Try the trend by sipping on Poppy's Prebiotic Sodas or Arter's Organic Sparkling Water Plus Focus and Energy. Turmeric It's hard to say that turmeric is trendy since it's been used for centuries in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. While the spice itself isn't new, turmeric is getting a trendy twist in things like cereal, sauerkraut, and ice cream sandwiches. Try Local Culture's Turmeric Ginger Jalapeno Handmade Sauerkraut or look for Whole Foods' Market Golden Holiday Bread, which is coming in late 2021, and Whole Foods' Market Salad Bar's Turmeric Sweet Potato Kale Salad and Curry Tofu Salad, which is coming in 2022. That brings us to the end of this video. What's your favorite trend on the list? Let us know what you think in the comments. 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