Datassential Released 2027 Food Trend Report
The firm identified emerging flavors and dining trends expected to shape menus across the United States in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Food Drink — General
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Datassential has published its 2027 food and beverage trends report, detailing emerging menu items and ingredients for the coming year. The research highlights specific growth areas, including cuisine from CDMX and rising interest in global food staples.
Why it matters
These insights help retailers and restaurants anticipate shifting consumer preferences, with 70 percent of individuals currently feeling optimistic about the year ahead. Understanding these patterns allows businesses to align their offerings with documented interest in diverse culinary traditions.
Fifty-eight percent of US consumers expressed interest in trying CDMX cuisine, with 75 percent of Millennials reporting similar enthusiasm. Additionally, 49 percent of consumers showed interest in sampling pambazos.
The players
Datassential
This research firm has been identifying and tracking food and beverage industry trends for more than 20 years.
The details
Datassential uses a proprietary Menu Adoption Cycle to track food items from inception to widespread ubiquity, supported by AI-powered forecasting tools. The report catalogs current late-stage concepts like whipped feta and chili crisp alongside future trends such as buldak, doubanjiang, and fermented beverages like koji milk.
Timeline
2014 was when Datassential first flagged the Nashville Hot trend.
2025 marked the year Nashville Hot officially reached ubiquity.
2027 is the year for which the newly identified trends are forecasted.
Culture Shift
This research highlights a broader societal move toward globalized palate expansion, where niche regional staples rapidly transition into mainstream dining favorites. It marks a significant shift from the previous focus on simple comfort foods toward more complex, authentic international ingredients.
Consumers can expect to see these ingredients appearing more frequently on local restaurant menus and grocery store shelves throughout the year. The trend suggests that shoppers will have more opportunities to try globally inspired dishes as businesses adapt to these shifting preferences.
The takeaway
Trends like CDMX cuisine demonstrate how consumer curiosity continues to drive innovation in the food service sector. Readers can look for these specific ingredients on local menus as an indicator of broader culinary movements.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving dining landscape, visit the Food Drink section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Supermarket Perimeter.
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