Mike Kostyo

Written by Mike Kostyo, resident Trendologist at Datassential, a supplier of trends, analysis, and concept testing for the food industry. For Datassential’s full list of 2019 trend predictions, contact Kostyo at mike.kostyo@datassential.com

PREDICTIONS 2025

What Consumers Want in 2025: Bold Flavors, New Experiences, and a Human Touch

Menu Matters identifies five consumer needs driving tastes and trends in 2025

Maeve Webster Mike Kostyo

November 18, 2024

Looking to the year ahead, the overarching consumer need is that they want something new. They want fresh ideas, unique options that break through the noise, and innovations that are engaging and exciting – something that’s enough to wake them up from their “bed rotting” and “doom scrolling.”

2022 PREDICTIONS | FOODSERVICE

It's Time for Restaurants, Food Processors and Consumers to Rethink the Food Experience

New View: 2022 is about looking far into the future and embracing big ideas again

Mike Kostyo

December 22, 2021

As Datassential put together its 2022 "Trends to Watch" list, we considered both the short-term trends that will impact the year ahead and the long-term trends that will help us prepare for future success.

2019 Predictions: Flavor & Food Trends

Datassential Provides a Sneak Peek at Flavors, Foods for 2019 and Beyond

Technology is beginning to allow us to target a consumer's health needs and goals at an individual level

Mike Kostyo

December 17, 2018

When Datassential makes its annual trend predictions each year, we tend to look far into the future. Here's a sneak peek at some trends that should be on your radar for 2019 and beyond.

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What Consumers Want in 2025: Bold Flavors, New Experiences, and a Human Touch

It's Time for Restaurants, Food Processors and Consumers to Rethink the Food Experience

Datassential Provides a Sneak Peek at Flavors, Foods for 2019 and Beyond

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