With the help of a team of more than 100 famous chefs, restaurateurs, and foodies, Sterling-Rice Group has identified the top ten food trends that will be served on restaurant menus and line supermarket shelves across the U.S. in 2014 and lemons are at the #1 spot on the list, according to a press release.
The often unmentioned brightener of dressings and sauces, lemon shines as a main ingredient in its purest freshest juice or preserved form. The simple, vibrant citrus will show up in its purest form – juice.
“Lemon is pure. Lemon is versatile. Lemon is nostalgic. For those reasons, it – and not other citrus – will be the flavor of next year,” said Kazia Jankowski, associate culinary director of Sterling-Rice Group. “Lemon’s bright flavor is fresh and unadulterated. It ties into the cuisines of the Mediterranean, which are growing in popularity. Plus, it brings back memories of lemonade afternoons, Grandma’s lemon bars, and summer desserts with lemon meringue pie.”
SRG’s proprietary research is based on key societal shifts driving long-term food trends. The predictions provide insight for food industry companies to better develop, position, market, and sell food products.
Look out for this top ingredient in 2014!
Sterling-Rice Group 2014 Food Trends
