HOT, TRENDY & NEW PRODUCE TRENDS
A 2023 Bible for the Culinary Obsessed Foodie
By Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva”
ON BIG BLEND RADIO: Robert Schueller of Melissa’s / World Variety Produce Inc., and travel writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva,” discuss this year’s produce trends. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean.
When the clock struck midnight on January 1, millions of Americans committed to eating better, exercising, and trying to munch on more fruits and vegetables. While many of these resolutions will be broken, the growing popularity of fruit, vegetables, and plant-based dishes is proving far more doable.
Each year different vegetables have their own “moment in the sun” thanks to the union of different generational values. Aging boomers are trying to improve their health and live longer by seeking out fruits and vegetables. Millennials and Gen Z’ers make many of their choices based on issues like climate change and animal welfare. With that in mind, here are the fruits and veggies that Melissa’s Worldwide Produce tells us will soon be on the tips of everyone’s ravenous palates. You can find most if not all, the items listed below in a supermarket or gourmet grocery store in your area.
Melissa's Crispy Chickpea Snax-(Spicy-Chile)- Paired with a Chocolate Stout at The Lion & Th Rose B&B
Most Popular Specialty Produce in 2022 (in order)
Dutch Yellow Potatoes
Baby Red Potatoes
Gemstone Potatoes
Dragon Fruit, white
Ginger Root
Steamed Lentils
Steamed Baby Red Beets
Chayote Squash
Baby Dutch Red Potatoes
Kiwano Melon
Produce Trends in 2023 (no particular order):
Fruits:
Organic Harry’s Berries Strawberries
Pine Berries
Japanese Strawberries (pink, white, red, mix)
Dragon Fruit (red flesh)
Yellow Dragon Fruit
Mangosteen
Pink Pineapple
Cotton Candy Grapes
Veggies:
Pee Wee Medley Potatoes
Chinese Eggplant
Organic Ginger
Baby Bok Choy
Habanero Peppers
Newest items that are Trendy this year (no particular order):
Jalapeno Relish
Baby Baker Russet Potatoes
Chickpeas Snax(s) garlic:
Miracle Berry Cubes
Guava Paste
Calypso Mango
Tasmanian Cherries
Crown Melon
Japanese Strawberries (white, pink, red) – Just recently introduced
Pink Pineapple pre-cut – Just recently introduced
Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’ is a professional travel, food, and wine writer who specializes in easy, breezy destination stories sharing her favorite things about the places she visits. Visit www.AllInGoodTaste.info
