Top 20 Food Trends in Q1 2009

This tasty trend report features the top food trends in Q1 2009. The delicious countdown is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our food trend database, which now has 1,460 food trends.

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Implications - Food has evolved over the years with complex flavors and modern cooking techniques that serve up one-of-a-kind treats. The Food Network's popularity has given chefs a positive reputation in a profession that was unseen and underrated. As companies capitalize on the success of celebrity chefs, the food industry has become profitable due to consults/endorsements from these individuals as well as unique flavors due to their influence.