Annette Jones+FollowFoods We Loved But Now Avoid—#7 Is WildWho else remembers when Jello molds and TV dinners were the ultimate party flex? Now, those once-loved foods are basically extinct. From powdered milk to kale chips, and even wraps and Pinterest food trends (zucchini noodles, anyone?), our taste buds have totally moved on. Some things, like fruit cake and Kool-Aid, are pure nostalgia—others, like canned soup and frozen juice concentrate, just can’t compete with fresh. Which of these would you secretly still eat? #Food #FoodTrends #Nostalgia237Share
dianefrank+FollowRestaurant Chains Everyone’s Obsessed With (and the Ones We’re Ditching)Some chains are blowing up—CAVA’s Mediterranean bowls are everywhere, Wingstop is crushing it with wings, and Jersey Mike’s is opening subs shops like crazy. Chick-fil-A? Still the king of chicken. But not everyone’s winning: TGI Fridays just filed for bankruptcy and is closing stores fast. The restaurant world is wild right now—are you team new flavors or sticking with the classics? #Food #FoodTrends #RestaurantNews204Share
mary01+FollowShrimp Cocktail Sticker Shock!Shrimp cocktail is back on menus everywhere, but have you seen the prices?! Even though shrimp is cheaper than it was a decade ago, restaurants are charging up to $30 for a few pieces with some cocktail sauce. NYC, LA, Chicago—doesn’t matter, you’ll pay big for this old-school appetizer. Even chains like Red Lobster are in on it. At this point, it might be cheaper (and tastier) to make your own at home! #Food #FoodTrends #RestaurantPrices01Share
Linda Price+FollowWould You Try a Mystery Drink?Ever get bored picking the same old soda? The new Mystery Machine vending machine is shaking things up by letting you pay for a drink—but you don’t know what you’ll get! It’s like a surprise party for your taste buds. This playful twist is popping up in ice cream shops and pizza joints, making family outings a little more fun. Plus, shop owners love the extra buzz and foot traffic. Would you roll the dice for a mystery sip? #Business #VendingMachine #FoodTrends00Share
mary01+FollowAre These Foods Secretly Aging You?Ever show up to a party with a cheese ball or Jell-O salad and get weird looks? Turns out, some classic dishes totally scream 'grandma’s potluck' these days. Think: Jell-O salads, cheese balls, raisins in savory stuff, anything with canned cream of mushroom soup, and those basic relish trays. Apparently, these foods can make you seem way older than you are at social events. Would you ditch these or rock them anyway? What’s your go-to party food? Spill in the comments! #Food #FoodTrends #PartyFails281Share
Keith Bass+FollowDumplings Go Big: Brooklyn Style!Brooklyn Dumpling Shop just scored a major investment from the folks behind Magnolia Bakery and &pizza, and they're ready to pop up everywhere—from stadiums to your freezer aisle. The big shift? Dumplings aren’t just for takeout anymore; you’ll soon spot them in grocery stores and at parties. If you’re tired of the same old pizza or burgers, keep an eye out for these flavor-packed bites—perfect for your next quick lunch or snack attack! #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #FoodTrends00Share
mary01+FollowIs Happy Hour Actually Over?Happy Hour isn’t what it used to be—rising costs and changing habits mean fewer restaurants are offering those classic drink deals. Some spots dropped it during the pandemic and never brought it back, while others say it just doesn’t make financial sense anymore. Gen Z is drinking less, and more people are hitting the gym after work instead of the bar. But in some neighborhoods, the tradition is still alive and kicking—just maybe not everywhere you expect! #Food #HappyHour #FoodTrends00Share
Michael Austin+FollowSubway’s Local Woes: What’s Up With Sandwich Shops?Heard the buzz? A big Subway franchisee in California just filed for bankruptcy, and it’s not just them—over 600 Subway shops have closed in the past year! Rising ingredient prices and tough competition from places like Jersey Mike’s are making it harder for your favorite sandwich spots to keep the lights on. If you notice fewer Subways around, it’s not your imagination. Maybe it’s time to check out some local delis or try making your own sub at home! #FastFoodNews #MoneyHacks #FoodTrends #Business #Market310Share
Linda Price+FollowSmucker’s Ditches Fake Colors—Finally!Heads up, snack lovers: Smucker’s is kicking synthetic dyes out of all their food by 2027. That means your sugar-free jams, ice cream toppings, and even Hostess Twinkies will soon be free of those artificial colors like Red 40. Why? More people want cleaner labels and fewer weird ingredients in their treats. Nestlé and Kraft Heinz are also jumping on this trend, so expect your favorite snacks to look a little more natural soon! #FoodTrends #CleanEating #SnackNews #Business82213Share
Kim Reeves+FollowBig Brands Ditch Fake Colors—Here’s WhyHeads up, snack lovers! Conagra (think Duncan Hines, Slim Jim, Marie Callender’s) is saying goodbye to artificial colors in their frozen foods by year’s end. This means your next TV dinner or after-school snack could be colored with turmeric or plant extracts instead of lab-made dyes. The move comes as the government cracks down on fake colors, and other big brands are following suit. Looks like our food is about to get a little more natural! #FoodTrends #HealthyEating #SnackSmart #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup131Share
