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Young People of Color Are Fueling Viral Food Trends

Gen Z people of color are big foodies and these are the viral food trends theyre feeding into the hype for

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Young people of color are into foodie culture and trends more than their White, non-Hispanic peers
  • They’re more likely to try viral food trends inspired by global flavors including seafood boils, instant ramen carbonara, and candied fruit
  • Whether cucumber salads or “girl dinners,” young POC love trying food trends that are snackable
Most young people consider themselves adventurous eaters, open to trying bold new flavors or the latest product drop from brands they already love—but young people of color (POC) take it even further. YPulse’s Food Shopping and Trends report shows this demo is more likely to be tapped into foodie culture and trends than their White / non-Hispanic (WNH) peers. A big part of that may be because many viral food trends young consumers are seeing online are simply international or cultural foods that aren’t common where they’re from, which may be why they resonate even more with young POC. Either...

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