INTERNATIONAL DELIGHTS
Social media is rapidly shaping food and drink trend discovery, with platforms like TikTok driving viral sensations, often leading to impulse purchases. The digital window into international treats not only expands palates but also transforms holiday shopping into an adventure, bringing the world ' s diverse culinary landscape right to our fingertips. This holiday season, capture your customers’ attention by featuring new products or do-it-yourself kits, perfect for holiday gifts or stocking stuffers.
DeLallo Italian Tiramisu Kit brings the famed rich and creamy Italian treat to your customer’ s kitchen. The kit includes everything to create this timeless Italian dessert— even the disposable tray. Just add milk and water.
GLOBAL WINTER COMFORTS
During the holidays, cherished family history and tradition come alive through the comforting rituals of cooking and baking. Carefully prepared dishes become more than just food; they ' re a way to keep family legacies alive. To create a more compelling shopping experience, retailers can incorporate international products with their domestic counterparts. This integration allows consumers to effortlessly discover new and exciting flavors and ingredients from around the globe within the comforting context of their regular shopping routines, potentially sparking new traditions and culinary adventures.
Savor the delightful flavors of India with Just By Quicklly butter chicken, a heat-and-eat meal. Juicy chicken morsels marinated in a luscious blend of yogurt and aromatic Indian spices and simmered slowly in a velvety cashewinfused curry sauce, balancing the richness of butter with the gentle warmth of tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. Served with basmati rice and pea pilaf. Halal certified and glutenfree with 16g of protein per serving.
FAST FACTS
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Approximately 15 million millennials and Gen Z consumers are reaching their prime spending years, and 50 % of Gen Z is multicultural.
48 % of U. S. adults who follow social media influencers follow food / drink accounts.
Consumers’ most preferred method for learning about new items continues to be in-person interaction, with 70 % shopping in-store to satisfy their need to learn about the item before purchasing.
Source: Mintel KeHE Holiday Show & Trends | October- December 2025 175