q1 2026 food forecast

Q1 2026 food trends: Brands should bet on unexpected flavour fusions to connect with social audiences

By Caroline Edwards - 21 Nov 2025
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Posted by Caroline Edwards in Strategy

4 months ago

Q1 2026 food content should focus on easy, quick meals, flavour fusions and comfort dishes, according to CORQ data analysis. 2025 cooking trends have revolved around simplicity and efficiency and this will continue into 2026. There’s the savoury snack plate that reinvented girl dinner, charcuterie crisps and the ongoing love for Dubai chocolate that has…

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