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Korean Temple Food signals a subtle but powerful shift: cultural cuisines rooted in discipline, gratitude, and seasonal plant ingredients are starting to influence the global future-food landscape more than tech-first products. Its rise is being driven by wellness-seeking consumers, sustainability interest among younger demographics, and the “cultural food as lifestyle” wave that’s now spilling across Asia, Europe, and North America. This draws a clean line between plant-base

Anuga 2025 has just wrapped up and revealed an industry maturing beyond novelty. Plant-based and alternative proteins remain central, but the spotlight has shifted to integration: hybrid systems, fermented and microbial inputs, as well as nutrient-dense whole foods. Clean-label transparency and climate resilience now drive procurement, while personalised nutrition and functional benefits re-shape NPD briefs. The consumer signal is clear: “make it natural, make it traceable,

The 2026 horizon for Future Food innovation sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, sensory experience, and sustainability logic. The Trend Hunter 2026 Report identifies “AI Experienceo”, live, generative food experiences in retail and hospitality, as one of the clearest signals of this fusion. In parallel, “Smart Manufacturing” trends highlight how automation is being retooled to serve flavour efficiency and ingredient intelligence from seed to shelf - literal

Jamie Oliver’s India Street Food Ultimate Veg content reflects a cultural loop: Western chefs re-framing India’s long-standing plant-heritage for global, digital audiences. This coincides with a surge in RTE/RTH Indian meals and plant-forward exports, signalling an alignment of tradition with convenience-driven global markets. Watch out for more on Veggie Filled Naan bread!!!

Tesla's LA diner has landed, but its menu raises questions. Despite the brand’s eco-identity, the diner’s offerings lean heavily on beef, dairy, and classic Americana. In a world racing toward climate-friendly proteins and conscious consumption, this feels like a retrograde move—or a brand experiment stuck in time. Sustainability? Not yet.