Stir Foods 2025 Q3 White Paper

2025 Fresh Prepared Food Trends: Innovation, Flavor, and Personalization on the Perimeter

The Stir Foods July 2025 Trend Report explores how today’s perimeter of the store is becoming tomorrow’s innovation hub. Consumers are redefining health, flavor, and convenience—and prepared foods are stepping up to meet the moment.

Millennials and Gen Z are shaping demand with a hunger for global flavors, bold sensory experiences, and social media-worthy moments. Meanwhile, rising solo households, shifting office routines, and evolving family dynamics call for more flexible, personalized meal options. From swicy sauces and spicy Sichuan heat to small-batch meal kits and micro-seasonal offerings, the future is fast, flavorful, and deeply personal.

Top trend highlights include:

A surge in demand for bold global flavors like harissa, gochujang, and Middle Eastern spices.

Evolving health priorities, from GLP-1-friendly meals to clean-label, high-protein options.

The rise of everyday occasions—where dinner kits, gourmet grab-and-go, and social moments matter more than ever.

Is your perimeter strategy ready for 2025?
Download the full Stir Foods Q3 Prepared Foods Trend Report now and turn today’s insights into tomorrow’s innovation.