The start of every year is the season for food trend predictions. Here are the ones we found most compelling:

• NRN’s food editor Bret Thorn’s trend forecast for 2016
• Datassential’s take on the top trends shaping foodservice
• Restaurant Business reports on Technomic’s trends for 2016
• Technomic’s 2016 consumer trend predictions in a quick video
• A handy page with links to dozens of predictions