Gluten-free diets became popular. Fusion cuisine offered a new twist on many traditional food items. An interest in local and organic foods carried over from the mid to late 2000s as a part of green and sustainable living. There was an increase in the number of vegetarians and vegans. The Economist declared 2019 "the year of the vegan."^[1] Spicy foods were popular, sometimes in new ways. Finger foods such as hors d'oeuvres and tapas were applied to many desserts and comfort foods. Chipotle's success caused its fast casual made-to-order business model to carry over to many other food categories. Food presentation became more important as social media caused an increase in food photography and sharing. In the United States, soda sales dipped in favor of healthier options, such as sparkling water.^[2] Energy drink sales experienced substantially higher growth than coffee.^[3] Caffeinated products spilled over to things like gum and mints. The 2010s also saw significant early stage developments in cultured meat, a form of cellular agriculture whereby animal cells are cultured in order to grow meat without the need to raise and slaughter animals. This technology also saw substantial investment from billionaire entrepreneurs such as Richard Branson.^[4] Waste and resource-conscious chefs also saw a spread of zero waste cooking.^[5]

List of popular foods

Avocado products
- Guacamole
- Avocado toast
Bacon-infused dishes
- Bacon ice cream
- Chocolate-covered bacon
- Maple bacon donuts
- Baconnaise
- Bacon salt
Coconut oil
Edible cookie dough
Fried pickles
Macaron
Middle Eastern cuisine
- Hummus
- Tahini sauce
Korean barbecue
Meat substitutes
- Cauliflower
- Eggplant
Pretzel buns
Ramen
Salted caramel flavored products
Spices
- Turmeric
Sriracha Sauce
Stir-fried ice cream
Gourmet tacos
Gourmet/craft hamburgers
- Craft burgers
Tostones
Unicorn food
Vegetable chips
Quinoa

List of popular drinks

Kombucha
Aloe vera juice
Bacon-infused drinks
- Bacon vodka
- BLT cocktail
Hard cider
Cocktails
- Beer cocktails
- Bitters cocktails
Premium coffee
- Coffee ice cubes
- Latte art
- Third wave of coffee
Craft beer and Microbrewery
- Draught IPA
Cold brew coffee and tea
Gin
Matcha tea
Milkshakes with extravagant toppings
Milk substitutes such as Plant milk
- Coconut milk
- Almond milk
- Oat milk
- Soy milk
Mocktails (Low-ABV cocktails)
Moscow mules
Savory drinks
- Salted beer and cocktails
- Spicy drinks and cocktails
Shooters
Single-serve drinks
- Bottled cocktails
- Canned coffee
- Single-serve wine
Soda alternatives
- Coconut water
- Sparkling water
Tea-infused beer and mixed drinks
Hard seltzer

Trends

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