Pandemic life means more time at home and for the majority of us, more time eating and drinking. The future is uncertain but there is something to look forward to. Here are the food and drink trends we can anticipate seeing in 2022.
9 Alternative Milks
Oat milk, buckwheat milk, pistachio milk, and macadamia milk are just some of the new alternative milks to hit the market. Take Oat Canada for example. Founders, Eloise and Jamari Ambursley saw a need for a healthy alternative that consumers could feel good about using daily in their coffee, cereal, smoothies, and for cooking and baking purposes. Oat Canada is Canada’s first zero-sugar oat milk, vegan, kosher, keto-friendly, Non-GMO, and 90 calories per serving.
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8 Vegan Foods
Whether it’s for the animals, the planet, or the health benefits, there are many factors that are driving consumers to embrace a plant-based lifestyle. The vegan craze keeps growing and in 2022 we can expect the industry to bring out new and innovative plant-based products. This year Vancouver-based Vegano Foods entered the market, offering 100% plant-based meal-kit delivery service and an online marketplace where you can purchase over 1,000 items from popular vegan brands.
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7 50/50 Plant-and-Meat Blended Food
Where the flexitarians at? More consumers are picking up meat blend products that aren’t so, well, “meaty.” Vancouver brand Holy Cow! offers a blend of meat and vegan products like burgers and meatballs made up of local beef and vegetables including peas, carrots, and cauliflower.
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6 Mushroom Drinks
Four Sigmatic, Moon Juice, and Rainbo are just a few brands tapping into the benefits of functional mushrooms, offering consumers a drinkable option. Used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine, mushrooms are slowly entering the mainstream and becoming a part of consumers’ wellness routines, and for good reason. Studies have shown that adaptogenic mushrooms can be used to treat stress and anxiety, boost the immune system, and even help you get better sleep.
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5 Omakase
Made popular in the 90s, omakase is an experience that should be on every foodies’ bucket list. If you’re an indecisive eater like I am, omakase takes the pressure off ordering and places it in the hands of the expert – the head sushi chef.
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4 Kombucha
Bring on the ‘buch! The kombucha health craze is still going strong and rightfully so. Packed with probiotics and antioxidants, brands are getting creative and dropping all kinds of new flavors including boozy kombucha (check out Plenty Hard Kombucha) so you can #detoxretox at the same time.
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3 Beneficial Snacks
Snacks but make ’em good for you. Healthy snack options are becoming more and more of a priority for consumers and brands are taking note. Low-sugar, high-protein, and functional nutrition for those on the go are at the top of the list. Think: Adaptogen ramen, upcycled juices and snack bars, and CBD-infused peanut butter.
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2 Childhood Favorites
2022 we’re taking a trip down memory lane with the return and rise of childhood favs: Dunkaroos, Fruity Pebbles, and Little Debbie cakes. We’re finding comfort in comfort foods like mac n’cheese and ice cream. We’re turning back the clock to simpler times.
At Dank Mart you’ll find nostalgic cereals, drinks, and everything in between to satisfy your snack needs.
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1 Spicy Foods
Spicy margs, Nashville hot chicken, Flaming Hot Cheetos – we turned up the heat in 2021 and we’re going to continue to do so in 2022. Health fanatics will appreciate the various benefits of spice and heat lovers will appreciate that the spicy food trend is sticking around.
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