MINNESOTA
CULINARY CONNOISSEURS PREDICT
TOP FOOD TRENDS FOR 2015
TOP FOOD TRENDS FOR 2015
New Cub®
Foods Food Trends Forecast Predicts Minnesotans Will Continue to Consume
More Fresh, Local, Clean and Homemade Foods
More Fresh, Local, Clean and Homemade Foods
Hotdishes Will Be Hot; Bacon and Doughnuts Will Fall out of Favor
MINNEAPOLIS,
Feb. 13, 2015 — Cub® Foods, a trusted local resource for fresh,
quality food, recently polled Minnesota’s foodie elite to gather their insights
on what hot, on-trend foods and cooking techniques will rise to prominence and
please palates throughout the North Star state in 2015.
According to local food experts,
the trend toward fresh, local and organic foods with “clean” ingredient lists
is expected to continue to gain traction and become more mainstream this year. In
what may be a surprising — and mildly controversial — prediction, they also say
we’ll be eating less bacon, America’s favorite all-purpose pork product, and
fewer doughnuts in 2015.
When it comes to home
cooking, Minnesotans will be doing more cooking from scratch, and “throwback”
items like hotdishes are expected to return to glory, as consumers take a page
out of their parents’ and grandparents’ cookbooks.
“Beyond providing nourishment, food has a way
of bringing us together and connecting us to our family, friends and community
like nothing else,” said Mike Stigers, president of Cub Foods. “Since food
preferences and tastes are ever evolving, gathering insights on the latest
trends from foodies at the forefront of our local culinary scene helps us to
anticipate and stay ahead of the changing needs of our customers.”
Here’s a sampling of some
of the food trends local experts predict for 2015:
Hometown Favorites. Demand for natural and locally sourced foods shows no sign of slowing. Food experts predict that Minnesotans will seek even more responsibly sourced foods from local farms and growers.
Call of
the Wild. Home cooks will increasingly embrace their inner caveman and
cavewoman with high protein meals flush with grass-fed meats, seafood, nuts and
fresh produce. As an offshoot of this, grass-fed beef and bison, and wild game
such as venison, rabbit and duck will become more common features at the dining
table.
It’s
All About Those Veggies. Local food experts expect people to
make a conscious effort to eat more fruits and veggies in 2015. Cauliflower,
avocados and grapefruit will be hot, and look for Minnesotans to try more
hybrid vegetables like broccoflower and discover little-known gems such as
jicama.
Ancient
Grains Continue Historic Run. While it may be hard to pronounce quinoa
(KEEN-wah), this small but mighty grain packs a powerful punch of protein that
is great for a side dish and in salads. Local experts predict lesser-known ancient
grains — such as millet, freekeh, farro and amaranth — will be competing with
quinoa for dinner plate real estate this year.
Hotdishes
Are Hot! The beloved Minnesota comfort food will get a modern makeover as home
chefs customize recipes and lighten them up with new, better-for-you
ingredients and global flavors. These dishes are easy to make and ensure plenty
of leftovers. Sriracha-Honey Tater Tot Hotdish anyone?
The Party
Is at Our House. 2015 will be the “Year of the Dinner Party,” according to
Minnesota food experts. Minnesotans will start experimenting with larger dinner
parties and regular “supper clubs.” These events, however, will likely be more
informal with a focus on smaller servings, comfort foods and great variety.
We Like
It Hot. No, Really. Minnesotans might have a reputation for being spice
adverse, but food experts see the demand for hot and spicy flavors heating up.
South of
the Border. Latin American food will join Mexican as among Minnesotans’ favorite
ethnic options in 2015. And according to one local food expert, it’s time to “Watch
for Cuban.” Consumers also will seek out more Middle Eastern and Moroccan foods
as their interest in dishes with unique spices and strong flavors continues to
grow.
Move over
Bacon. While there will always be a place for bacon in many beloved dishes,
food experts say the nation’s borderline-obsessive love affair with the pork
product is cooling to a more manageable level. It will still appear at
breakfast, lunch and dinner, but bacon-infused everything will fall out of
favor.
Sayonara
Soda! Minnesotans will be drinking less of the sugary stuff and their
“diet” counterparts this year. Instead they may discover drinks like Kombucha,
a popular drink made with fermented tea and shrubs, and nonalcoholic fruit punches
made with fruit vinegars. Once popular in Victorian times, these unexpected
beverages are seeing a resurgence in popularity.
Home Grown.
The trend toward healthier eating will inspire more Minnesotans to grow their
own food at home or in a community garden. Experts also predict that pickling,
canning and preserving will increase in popularity among home chefs in 2015.
Craft
Craze. In another nod to all-things-local, Minnesotans will be drinking
more local, craft beers, craft spirits, wines and local soda brands in 2015.
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About Cub Foods
Cub® Foods offers customers the freshest produce, widest selection and
food expertise throughout the store to meet their everyday grocery needs. In
addition to innovative local, ethnic and organic food sections, Cub stores
offer shoppers multiple in-store services including fresh bakery, full-service
deli and meat departments, pharmacy and banking. Cub Foods, based in
Stillwater, Minn., was established in 1968 as one of the nation’s first
discount grocery stores. Cub was purchased in 1980 by SUPERVALU (NYSE: SVU) and
currently operates 67 stores in Minnesota and Illinois.
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