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View Full Version : Hot Food Trends for '09 - WT Fits Right In
happymommy
01-11-2009, 05:36 AM
I found a great article on the hot food trends for 2009. What do you think is on the list? Yes....Cooking at home! There are a few other trends that Wildtree fits right in with.
What aPERFECT time to be with Wildtree!
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/food/orl-heather0709jan07,0,1007296.column
10 hot food trends for 2009
<DL ="byline">Heather McPherson | FOOD
<DD>January 7, 2009 </DD></DL>
<DIV id=story--parent>
Globalization, home cooking, eco-friendly choices and food safety controls are just some of the hot food trends for 2009. Here are 10 things you will be hearing a lot about in the coming months:
1. Cooking at home. More than a decade ago, we cocooned, and it made us sound as if we were simply discovering our inner saut� pan. The economy has made us more honest. The case for cooking at home to keep budgets in check has never been more solid. Also, with more meals being made at home, we are learning that satisfaction goes along with savings. Call it discovering your inner Food Network star.
2. Good nutrition trumps fad dieting. Weight-conscious consumers are gravitating to nutrition- and health-conscious lifestyles. Balancing healthier choices with moderation will gain even more popularity.
3. Drink up. Home dining trends are causing alcohol sales to rise. OK, feeling down about economic woes is another factor, but let's concentrate on the positive here. Retailers can point you to high-value, low-cost imported wines and spirits.
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<DIV id=columnist ?="columnist-story-bio">4. Fish-friendly choices: Restaurants and suppliers are increasingly buying from fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council and avoiding the most vulnerable species, according to JWT, a global market research firm. Wal-Mart (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/topic/economy-business-finance/wal-mart-stores-inc.-ORCRP016487.topic) has pledged to make a full switch to certified fisheries by 2011. The Maine lobster-trap fishery is the latest group to ask for MSC certification.
5. Eco-friendly foods go along swimmingly with our fish concerns. Eating local leaves fewer scuff marks on the Earth from huge carbon footprints. Check out the Web sites PickYourOwn.org, Fl-Ag.com and LocalHarvest.org.
6. Who is minding the food supply? Consumers will demand tighter food controls and quick accountability for food-borne illness outbreaks, and www.fda.gov and www.fsis.usda.gov, will be top bookmarks for 2009. Also, more consumers will pay attention to country-of-origin labeling.
7. A world of flavor. Globalization and a desire for variety are driving our appetites for internationally infused tastes and cravings for favorite ingredients paired with modern twists (root beer, for example, is proving to be a great match for toasted sesame seeds), according to researchers at spice producer McCormick. Today at my blog (OrlandoSentinel.com/thecookinggal) check out what McCormick predicts to be the top flavor combos of 2009.
8. Gluten as the new villain. Even though celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, affects only about 1 percent of the population, proponents say a gluten-free diet can stimulate weight loss and help with chronic intestinal issues as well as diseases including autism and schizophrenia. While these benefits are unproven, Mintel, a market-research company, forecasts 15 percent to 25 percent annual growth for gluten-free foods in the U.S. during the next few years. Locally, this niche already includes Liberty Bakery in Oviedo and gluten-free restaurant menu options.
9. Organic priorities. Even if every penny counts in 2009, some shoppers may choose to buy organically grown versions of conventional foods that are highest in pesticides. These usually include apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, raspberries, spinach and strawberries. Tip: Private label products will help consumers remain committed to organic food.
10. Food as entertainment and social networking. We all eat, so it's no surprise that Food Network, now sweet 16, is thriving with all things kitchen. Food blogs are growing, as well, providing a faster forum for recipe swaps and on-demand help in the kitchen.
Food Editor Heather McPherson can be reached at 407-420-5498, hmcpherson@orlandosentinel.com and the blog OrlandoSentinel.com/thecookinggal. Edited by: happymommy
What aPERFECT time to be with Wildtree!
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/food/orl-heather0709jan07,0,1007296.column
10 hot food trends for 2009
<DL ="byline">Heather McPherson | FOOD
<DD>January 7, 2009 </DD></DL>
<DIV id=story--parent>
Globalization, home cooking, eco-friendly choices and food safety controls are just some of the hot food trends for 2009. Here are 10 things you will be hearing a lot about in the coming months:
1. Cooking at home. More than a decade ago, we cocooned, and it made us sound as if we were simply discovering our inner saut� pan. The economy has made us more honest. The case for cooking at home to keep budgets in check has never been more solid. Also, with more meals being made at home, we are learning that satisfaction goes along with savings. Call it discovering your inner Food Network star.
2. Good nutrition trumps fad dieting. Weight-conscious consumers are gravitating to nutrition- and health-conscious lifestyles. Balancing healthier choices with moderation will gain even more popularity.
3. Drink up. Home dining trends are causing alcohol sales to rise. OK, feeling down about economic woes is another factor, but let's concentrate on the positive here. Retailers can point you to high-value, low-cost imported wines and spirits.
<DIV ="rail">
<DIV id=columnist ?="columnist-story-bio">4. Fish-friendly choices: Restaurants and suppliers are increasingly buying from fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council and avoiding the most vulnerable species, according to JWT, a global market research firm. Wal-Mart (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/topic/economy-business-finance/wal-mart-stores-inc.-ORCRP016487.topic) has pledged to make a full switch to certified fisheries by 2011. The Maine lobster-trap fishery is the latest group to ask for MSC certification.
5. Eco-friendly foods go along swimmingly with our fish concerns. Eating local leaves fewer scuff marks on the Earth from huge carbon footprints. Check out the Web sites PickYourOwn.org, Fl-Ag.com and LocalHarvest.org.
6. Who is minding the food supply? Consumers will demand tighter food controls and quick accountability for food-borne illness outbreaks, and www.fda.gov and www.fsis.usda.gov, will be top bookmarks for 2009. Also, more consumers will pay attention to country-of-origin labeling.
7. A world of flavor. Globalization and a desire for variety are driving our appetites for internationally infused tastes and cravings for favorite ingredients paired with modern twists (root beer, for example, is proving to be a great match for toasted sesame seeds), according to researchers at spice producer McCormick. Today at my blog (OrlandoSentinel.com/thecookinggal) check out what McCormick predicts to be the top flavor combos of 2009.
8. Gluten as the new villain. Even though celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, affects only about 1 percent of the population, proponents say a gluten-free diet can stimulate weight loss and help with chronic intestinal issues as well as diseases including autism and schizophrenia. While these benefits are unproven, Mintel, a market-research company, forecasts 15 percent to 25 percent annual growth for gluten-free foods in the U.S. during the next few years. Locally, this niche already includes Liberty Bakery in Oviedo and gluten-free restaurant menu options.
9. Organic priorities. Even if every penny counts in 2009, some shoppers may choose to buy organically grown versions of conventional foods that are highest in pesticides. These usually include apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, raspberries, spinach and strawberries. Tip: Private label products will help consumers remain committed to organic food.
10. Food as entertainment and social networking. We all eat, so it's no surprise that Food Network, now sweet 16, is thriving with all things kitchen. Food blogs are growing, as well, providing a faster forum for recipe swaps and on-demand help in the kitchen.
Food Editor Heather McPherson can be reached at 407-420-5498, hmcpherson@orlandosentinel.com and the blog OrlandoSentinel.com/thecookinggal. Edited by: happymommy
bianca5454
01-13-2009, 04:35 PM
Great article Jenn! Thanks so much for sharing~
happymommy
01-13-2009, 06:46 PM
You're welcome, Bianca! I meant to also post this in the main food folder for everyone to see, but got sidetracked!
