This sweet snack is my hands-down favorite food trend.
There were over 1,200 vendors at the show, with many of them showing off tasty new products.
I ate my weight in samples over the course of an entire day (I love my job).
Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Ciara Kehoe
Out of all the trends we spotted however, one such trendy item stood out to me:dates!
And now food brands are responding with their own products, ready to eat right out of the packaging.
Some were then rolled in coconut or chopped nuts.
Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrations by Wanda Abraham / Ciara Kehoe
One of our favorite stops at the show wasRancho Meladuco Date Farmbased out of Southern California.
Ive spotted their lovely packaging a few times but have never sampled their dates.
Sweet, creamy, nutty, and lightly saltyit was so simple and divine.
This also makes it a natural pairing with crunchy roasted nuts and dark chocolate.
A sprinkle of salt helps offset the sweetness of the date.
Keep an eye on grocery store shelves in the coming year for more creative date products.
