Trends and Industry News
taly's Cuisine Joins UNESCO's Cultural Heritage List: A UNESCO panel has formally backed Italy's bid, recognizing Italian cuisine not just as food, but as a "social ritual" that plays a fundamental role in binding families and communities together.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Precancerous Growths in Younger Women: A new study found that consuming ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal polyps, especially for women under the age of 50, adding to global health concerns about this category of food.
2026 Food Trends Report Focuses on Emotion and Control: Yum! Brands released its first-ever Food Trends Report, which predicts that emotion and a desire for control will redefine what people eat and crave in 2026. This includes trends like "solo dining" and new "sauce rituals," reflecting evolving diner expectations.
