Kroger peers into its crystal ball to predict 2019 food trends


From regional tastes to plant-based alternatives, the year ahead will focus on flexible eating styles.

That’s the word from Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), which on Tuesday announced its top food trend predictions for 2019, determined by its team of new product developers, chefs and innovators.

Here are the top five trends to expect in 2019, according to Kroger, the nation’s largest operator of traditional supermarkets:

Regional flavors: Consumers will see a growing number of products…

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