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Receta From Niche to Mainstream: Natural and Organic Trends That Will Strike it Big in 2014
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African super foods, bee-free vegan ‘honey’ and drinkable grains are just some of the trends that the Sterling-Rice Group predict will merge from the natural and organic space into mainstream grocery and foodservice. Some of these trends are just beginning to evolve (like the algae milk) while others have already made their mark, like beets. No doubt, 2014 has been the year of the beet. Here’s a look at the list, along with some of the new products representing each trend.
1. Lentils
Could lentils be the new chickpea? These tinier legumes, the star of many Middle Eastern dishes, are branching out in everything from snack chips to pasta and waffles. I love lentils, but I prepare actual lentils — so I’m not sure I’ll be…
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