Fine Dining

While it might seem like bread, pasta and other carbohydrates have been permanently relegated to the back corner of the pantry recently, starch-lovers everywhere can rejoice: This year has been dubbed the “return of the carbs,” according to Technomic’s 10 Trends for 2014.

But consumers now crave the bold, adventurous flavors found in global cuisines—so much so that 37 percent of consumers now report that they’re actively seeking out different flavors, according to Technomic’s 2013 Flavor Consumer Trend Report.