Whole Foods predicts which foods will be trending in 2017

Whole Foods predicts which foods will be trending in 2017

Wellness Tonics "The new year will usher in a new wave of tonics, tinctures and wellness drinks that go far beyond the fresh-pressed juice craze."

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Wellness Tonics "The new year will usher in a new wave of tonics, tinctures and wellness drinks that go far beyond the fresh-pressed juice craze."

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The Austin-based supermarket chain Whole Foods has released what they believe will be the biggest food trends in 2017.

Using information from experts and industry leaders, the organic grocer's marketing team compiled a list of 10 items, including meat, cheese and personal care products.

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Some of the foods sound suspiciously like characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy works. I'm looking at you, ashwagandha.

One of the unusual new trends is the uptick in creative condiments. All the hip people seem to be scrounging around for anything they can mash up and stick a chip in, like beet salsa and black garlic purée.

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Also interesting is the concept of "flexitarians." The Whole Foods marketing team notes people are ditching their disciplined diets and going more for cafeteria approach to their eating.

"For instance, eating vegan before 6 p.m., or eating paleo five days a week, or gluten-free whenever possible allows consumers more flexibility."

See all the new food trends that will take hold in 2017, and see what the grocery chain thought would be hip in 2016 in the gallery above.