Things are heating up: Summer food trends to watch in 2025

Summer is in full swing and this season’s food trends are hot, hot, hot! From viral flavors to menu must-haves, check out this free report to discover which food and beverage trends are making a splash this summer and how they stand to impact your business.

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What’s in the report?

Your cheat sheet to what’s hot this season and getting hotter!
From high-protein health foods to swoon-worthy snack swaps, our summer food trend report contains everything you need to know about flavors, formats and functional foods shaping the summer.

Cottage cheese makes a comeback

From protein-packed ice cream to macro-friendly dairy dips, cottage cheese is changing the way people indulge in their favourite summer snacks.

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Say “tallow” to seed oil swaps

As consumer interest in seed oils continues to decline, power-packed alternatives like beef tallow are making major waves in restaurant menus and home kitchens alike.

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Powered by protein

With energy levels and muscle-health top of mind for consumers across the U.S., high-protein foods are coming in hot this summer with major purchasing power.

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Putting the “fun” in functional

Nootropics and other ingredients known to improve brain health are making appearances in seasonal beverages like spritzers, lemonades, and iced coffees.

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Buzzworthy beverages that rise to the top

2025’s summer food trends are nothing without their sippable sidekicks. Consumers across the country are beating the heat this summer with gut-friendly seltzers, nostalgic sodas, and focus-enhancing adaptogenic brews.

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Dubai chocolate raises the bar

The viral sensation delivers an unbeatable crunch and unstoppable momentum. With over 3000% YoY growth, it’s no surprise big brands like Shake Shack and Starbucks are adding Dubai chocolate products to their summer menus.

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Check out the full report to get the inside scoop on more summer food trends and explore the data-driven insights making food and beverage brands stop and take notice.