As the new year begins, it seems to be the right time to highlight what food and beverage trends are expected to resonate, particularly as several research firms have released predictions of what will shape the industry.

High-end mocktails, colorful foods and beverages, and food waste prevention are top trends for 2018, according to Andrew Freeman & Co. In a list compiled by in-house trendologists and 14 experts from the restaurant and hospitality industry, the company suggests that the more photo-friendly products there are, the better.