Like anything you read on the internet, trend predictions can be based on data analyses and dedicated reporting, or the whims of someone with spare time and a reliable wifi signal. At Food Network, we take trends seriously. Our team spends months studying digital analytics, exploring trade shows, cultivating social communities and more to determine which ingredients, appliances, drinks and culinary conversations will have major impacts in the coming year. We’re obsessed with learning about what people are buying and why. We’re curious about which ingredients, flavors and techniques will not only capture but also keep the attention of busy cooks.