Blog Series : 12 Questions you have always wanted to ask a FOOD EXPERT

Question # 9

What are the key trend predictions for 2017?

Answered by Rebecca Williams – Food Blogger,  Food & Drink Judge

Raw Fish – a number of Poke restaurants have opened up in London and this is a great alternative to Sushi and ceviche – think this will be a rising trend in 2017.  Originating from Hawaii, Poke (POH-keh) is a selection of raw cubed fish – seasoned anyway you want it –  and traditionally served on its own or over a bowl of sushi rice.

Image Credit : Le Poke Bar, Montreal Food Divas

The clean-eating brigade continues to make strides – sorry!  Watermelon Juice will be a big thing next year, Beyonce’s bought into a watermelon juice company which will begin to be marketed widely over here in 2017.

Image Source : WTRMLN WTR

Cocktails, infused with perfume are on the rise too. Tanqueray have been experimenting here in the capital and at the Ritz Carlton in Berlin they’ve got a bar dedicated to them.  Giorgio Armani, Bulgari and Guerlain are the inspiration for unique drinks created by their bar manager.  Expect to see more on the menu here in the UK in 2017

Tomorrow’s Question : What are the top tips for 2017 in the farm shop and deli sector?