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HOTCabbage Crowned the New Kitchen MVP of 2026
Pinterest reports a 110% surge in cabbage-related searches, predicting blistered cabbage steaks and kimchi cocktails will dominate menus this year.
Michelin Inspectors Name Live-Fire Cooking a Top 2026 Trend
From Buenos Aires parrillas to Swedish forest kitchens, chefs worldwide are embracing embers, binchotan, and wood-fire grilling for cleaner, more expressive flavors.
Beef Tallow Makes a Comeback as a Nostalgic Cooking Fat
Whole Foods predicts tallow will be a top 2026 trend as restaurants swap seed oils for this ancestral fat, elevating everything from french fries to pastries.
Powdered Milk Contamination Triggers Cascade of US Food Recalls
A salmonella scare in bulk powdered milk from California Dairies Inc. has triggered recalls across Ghirardelli, Zapp's, Pork King Good, and dozens more brands nationwide.
Empanadas Climb the Menu Charts With 7.6% Growth
Datassential reports empanadas are the fastest-growing handheld item on US menus, with over half of consumers loving them and 18% eating them weekly.
Regional Indian Cuisines Join the Global Flavor Wave
Yelp’s 2026 forecast shows rising searches for regional Indian dining styles from Kerala to street-food concepts, with 39% of consumers eager to try them.
Sweetgreen Warns of More Closures Amid Shifting Consumer Tastes
The salad chain plans to close underperforming locations while opening 15 new ones, as build-your-own bowl concepts face declining sales and rising costs.
