Food and Nutrition trend watcher and analyst, Janet 

Helm, joins Carolyn O’Neil to reveal what’s hot and what’s not for 

2025. Say hello to even more world cuisines, grab your proteins and 

enjoy delicious plant foods not pretending to be meat.

The convergence of the Food as Medicine movement and the climate crisis is driving

greater interest in plant-forward eating, including heritage diets and cultural foodways.

 While taste remains the top driver of food choices, consumers are increasingly

influenced by health. Protein content, freshness and minimally processed are among

the top motivators. Health is also behind the growing popularity of non-alcoholic or zero-

proof beverages. 

Even during times of economic stress, consumers are seeking elevated food

experiences. Although this is not solely about price or premium products. It’s about

high-quality ingredients, authenticity, craftmanship and personalization. 

Join Janet Helm, a registered dietitian nutritionist and global food culture analyst, as

she provides an overview of the food and nutrition landscape in 2025 and what it means

for you.

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