UK Food & Drink | 2026/27

Gen Z Food Trends: Big Apple Rising

The second of our Gen Z food trend spotlights for 2026/27 covers the wonderfully recognisable yet globally inspired 'cuisine' of New York City, which continues its rise into mainstream UK stardom.
Generation Z:
New York, New York?
With Gen Z continuing to reshape the food and drink playing field, the wonderfully recognisable yet globally inspired 'cuisine' of New York continues its rise into mainstream UK stardom.

Not before time, you could say, considering the wealth of cultural cues and associations the Italian-American culinary synergy enjoys across TV, film and beyond.

We've recently returned from an inspiring few weeks of research across the pond, and we feel this is a trend that’s only just getting started...

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Gen Z Food Trends 2026/27: Big Apple Rising

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