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Whole Foods recently released its list of the top 10 food trends for the upcoming year. I hadn't even heard of some of these before.
Yaupon - A holly bush found in the Southern region of the U.S., yaupon is the only known caffeinated plant native to North America.
Pulp - Brands have been experimenting with ways to up-cycle dairy alternative by-products, like oat, soy, and almond pulp. These companies are creating new products for bakers, including flours, baking mixes, and ready-to-eat sweets.
Plant-Based Pasta - You're likely familiar with chickpea pasta and cauliflower gnocchi, but expect to also see a few new plant-based pasta alternatives mde with ingredients like spaghetti squash, hearts of palm, and green bananas.
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Better Poultry and Eggs
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Climate-Conscious Callouts - Expect to see brands and retailers call out their own sustainability efforts on product labels
Nostalgic Foods - New spins on mac and cheese, pizza bites, classic old-school cereals, and other throwback favorites will be seen on shelves in the coming year.
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