Every food trend has a shelf life. As 2026 approaches, diners are quietly moving on from viral gimmicks, faux luxury and flavors that overstayed their welcome.

Discover the biggest food trends of 2026, from fibermaxxing and gut-health snacks to sensory maximalism, solo meals, and cabbage-core cooking, all drawn from data-driven reports by flavor labs, grocers,

The best food subscription services offer exciting, curated picks with each delivery. See our top picks from Goldbelly, Wildgrain and more.

“Year of the Female Farmer” focuses on the people behind the food products rather than the item itself. This idea isn’t exclusive to Whole Foods, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer .

This year, researchers took a bite out of culinary innovation. Check out some of our favorite food-related stories from 2025.

The rise in popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like Ozempic is causing a wider societal shift that is now rocking the food industry. And some are feeling the pain more than others, as people make fundamental changes to their lives and health.

Whether its french fries, burger patties, or guacamole, these fast food chains prepare at least one of their famous menu items from scratch.

Frozen foods are an easy meal option, and yet, while many brands have been around for decades, some might be leaving store shelves in the near future. Here are several frozen food brands most likely to go bankrupt in 2026.

From takeout containers and tea bags to bottled water, gum, and even cheese, these were the most-read microplastic stories of 2025. Here’s what scientists have been finding about where microplastics turn up,

Gluten-free, plant-based, high-protein, low-salt, no-onion and low-carb requests are no longer considered high-maintenance at many fast-casual restaurants, where customization of bowls, wraps and salads is built into the model. Online ordering and in-store touch screens make it easier to tailor a meal without slowing the line.