Taste the World

The desire for local, regional, and seasonal dishes remains strong. At the same time, curiosity for inspiring taste experiences continues to grow. 

National and international cuisines, enriched with new flavors and creative fusions, are providing important impulses for the entire gastronomy sector. Each year, the central question arises: Which cuisines are trending?

Global cuisine captivates with exciting contrasts: “home meets world.” Regionality is still in demand, while international flavors and bold fusion creations set new impulses. Asian concepts with Japanese aesthetics and Korean spice—ranging from ramen and udon to Korean BBQ, bibimbap, and kimchi—are moving into the spotlight. Mexican cuisine beyond Tex-Mex, with finger-food formats and sharing experiences, also shapes the zeitgeist.

Bold flavors from West Africa and dishes such as Jollof Rice, plantains, cassava & more are gaining popularity. Fusion cuisine creatively connects these influences, from street food to fine dining, creating emotional taste experiences with high experiential value. The result: bold, highly aesthetic creations such as sushi à la française, bulgogi burgers, bulgogi pasta with burrata, Afro-inspired burgers, or pizza meets sushi.

Exhibitors at INTERNORGA 2026 showcase how these trends can be put into practice. From authentic basics to creative new interpretations, companies such as Bigfood Produktions GmbH, Fuchs GmbH, Heuschen & Schrouff Oriental Foods Trading B.V., Kahler Gewürze, and Planted offer exciting products that reflect these trends.