Fermented foods are becoming a bigger trend thanks to their unique flavor, the uptick in Asian cuisine’s, and their health benefits.
Looking at the menu penetration for greek yogurt and pickled vegetables we see triple digit growth over the past four years, with the highest growth in the fine dining sector.
One theory is the giant leap that yogurt, and by extension greek yogurt, has taken in the breakfast arena.
Another theory is the recent rise in Asian cuisines.
Things like kimchi and miso are appearing on more shelves and menus as consumers have become more used to these flavor profiles, and the fermented benefits of these foods are easy to make health claims on, catching consumer’s eyes and palettes.