Food & Drink Trends
What South Africa eats and drinks — from braai meat and platters to gin, whisky, wine and the rise and fall of every party staple.
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- There's a right time to Google Peppermint Crisp Tart — and SA knows it chart only
- The drinks trend map: what's big, what's booming chart only
- The food trend map: what's big, what's booming chart only
- Growth vs festive spike: the drinks map chart only
- Growth vs festive spike: the food map chart only
- What South Africa drinks — and how it's changing chart only
- The takeaway wars, stacked chart only
- The most seasonal drinks searches chart only
- The most seasonal food searches chart only
- The drinks landscape, sized by search volume chart only
- The food landscape, sized by search volume chart only
- Drinks & food web: what moves together chart only
- The river of South African drinking chart only
- The spirits popularity race chart only
- The drinks cube: volume × growth × seasonality chart only
- The food cube: volume × growth × seasonality chart only
- Birthday Cake is quietly fading out chart only
- Coca Cola is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Give it a year — Energy Drinks is going mainstream chart only
- Energy Drinks is quietly taking over chart only
- Give it a year — Pastries is going mainstream chart only
- Green Tea: up and to the right chart only
- The slow goodbye to Picnic Food chart only
- Wedding Cake is quietly fading out chart only
- Juices is quietly taking over chart only
- Hot Chocolate: up and to the right chart only
- Hot Chocolate is quietly taking over chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Amarula chart only
- Aperol Spritz is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Fruit Juice is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Pina Colada is quietly taking over chart only
- South Africa is cooling on Unicorn Cakes chart only
- The slow goodbye to Rainbow Cakes chart only
- Soda Water is quietly taking over chart only
- Pepsi went from zero to obsession chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Heineken chart only
- Frozen Drinks is quietly taking over chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Popcorn chart only
- Cappuccino is quietly taking over chart only
- Give it a year — Whiskey Sour is going mainstream chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Kombucha chart only
- South Africa is falling for Slushies chart only
- South Africa is falling for Lemonade chart only
- South Africa is falling for Lemonade chart only
- Electrolyte Drinks: up and to the right chart only
- Brunch: up and to the right chart only
- Give it a year — Shots is going mainstream chart only
- South Africa is falling for Bao Buns chart only
- Frozen Cocktails is quietly taking over chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Frozen Cocktails chart only
- Monster is quietly taking over chart only
- Corona is quietly taking over chart only
- Brisket is quietly taking over chart only
- South Africa is falling for Coconut Water chart only
- The great Festival Food crash chart only
- Brutal Fruit is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Kwv Brandy: up and to the right chart only
- The slow goodbye to Spit Braai chart only
- Bagels is quietly taking over chart only
- Mocktails is quietly taking over chart only
- Mocktails is quietly taking over chart only
- Daiquiri is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Coke Zero: up and to the right chart only
- South Africa is falling for Daiquiris chart only
- Ginger Ale is quietly taking over chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Gelato chart only
- Margaritas is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- South Africa is falling for Hydration Drinks chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Margarita chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Cocktail Bars chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Stout chart only
- Alcohol Free Cocktails is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- South Africa is falling for Matcha Drinks chart only
- Frozen Yogurt is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Give it a year — Non Alcoholic Beer is going mainstream chart only
- South Africa is falling for Apple Juice chart only
- Street Food is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Cookie Dough is quietly taking over chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Flavoured Water chart only
- South Africa is falling for Savanna chart only
- Fanta has peaked — and it's sliding chart only
- Mimosa is quietly taking over chart only
- Pretzels is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Give it a year — Mini Pizzas is going mainstream chart only
- Out of nowhere: Bento Cake is exploding in South Africa chart only
- Give it a year — Organic Food is going mainstream chart only
- Cream Soda: up and to the right chart only
- Iced Tea is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- South Africa is falling for Sushi Bars chart only
- South Africa is falling for Powerade chart only
- Give it a year — Guinness is going mainstream chart only
- Lucozade is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Burger Bars: up and to the right chart only
- Sprite is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- South Africa fell out of love with Drip Cakes chart only
- Nobody saw Canned Cocktails coming — and now it's everywhere chart only
- Fermented Drinks is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Castle Lager chart only
- Frozen Margaritas is quietly taking over chart only
- Hard Seltzer is quietly fading out chart only
- The slow goodbye to Rolled Ice Cream chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Bubble Waffles chart only
- Down, out, and somehow back: Collagen Drinks returns chart only
- South Africa is falling for Gin Bars chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Mezcal chart only
- Flavoured Sparkling Water is quietly taking over chart only
- Amstel is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Electrolyte Mixes is quietly taking over chart only
- Nobody saw Smash Burgers coming — and now it's everywhere chart only
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Texas BBQ: up and to the right chart only
- Chicken And Waffles has peaked — and it's sliding chart only
- South Africa is cooling on Freeze Dried Candy chart only
- Give it a year — Turmeric Latte is going mainstream chart only
- Nobody saw Espresso Bars coming — and now it's everywhere chart only
- Sweet Tables is quietly fading out chart only
- South Africa is falling for Liquid Death chart only
- The slow goodbye to Sweet Table chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Pink Lemonade chart only
- Bellini is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Protein Coffee is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- Sugar Free Soft Drinks: up and to the right chart only
- Give it a year — Burnt Cheesecake is going mainstream chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Burnt Basque Cheesecake chart only
- Alcoholic Seltzer has peaked — and it's sliding chart only
- Candy Tables is quietly fading out chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Droewors chart only
- Give it a year — Peach Iced Tea is going mainstream chart only
- Give it a year — Margarita Machines is going mainstream chart only
- Naked Cake has peaked — and it's sliding chart only
- Give it a year — Croquembouche is going mainstream chart only
- Naked Cakes is quietly fading out chart only
- The slow, unstoppable rise of Lemon Iced Tea chart only
- South Africa is falling for Smokehouse BBQ chart only
- Candy Buffet is quietly fading out chart only
- Give it a year — Jungle Juice is going mainstream chart only
- South Africa is falling for Giant Cookies chart only
- South Africa fell out of love with Freeze Dried Sweets chart only
- Hold on… when did everyone start searching Pistachio Chocolate? chart only
- Give it a year — Premixed Cocktails is going mainstream chart only
- Premix Drinks: up and to the right chart only
- Give it a year — Smoothie Bar is going mainstream chart only
- Give it a year — Stoney is going mainstream chart only
- Give it a year — Smoothie Bars is going mainstream chart only
- Hot Honey Chicken is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- South Africa is cooling on Doughnut Walls chart only
- RIP TikTok Food Trends chart only
- Frozen Cocktail Machines is on a tear — and climbing chart only
- The great Geode Cakes crash chart only
- South Africa is falling for Champagne Bar chart only
- Vegetarian Catering has peaked — and it's sliding chart only
- The great Fault Line Cakes crash chart only
- Freak Shakes has peaked — and it's sliding chart only
- Freak Shakes has peaked — and it's sliding chart only
- South Africa is falling for Pizza Stations chart only
- Hold on… when did everyone start searching Prebiotic Drinks? chart only
- Meringue Kisses is quietly fading out chart only
- South Africa is cooling on TikTok Drinks chart only
- Vegan Catering has peaked — and it's sliding chart only
- South Africa is falling for Premixed Vodka chart only
- Dragon Energy is quietly taking over chart only
- Burn Away Cakes is the trend that refuses to slow down chart only
- South Africa's interest in Prime Energy chart only
- South Africa's interest in Coffee chart only
- South Africa's interest in Cake chart only
- South Africa's interest in Wine chart only
- South Africa's interest in Gin And Tonic chart only
- South Africa's interest in Cocktails chart only
- South Africa's interest in Cocktails chart only
- South Africa's interest in Whisky chart only
- South Africa's interest in Ice Cream chart only
- South Africa's interest in Salads chart only
- Scotch: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Champagne chart only
- South Africa's interest in Liqueur chart only
- South Africa's interest in Malva Pudding chart only
- South Africa's interest in Beer chart only
- South Africa's interest in Craft Beer chart only
- South Africa's interest in Bottled Water chart only
- South Africa's interest in Rooibos Tea chart only
- South Africa's interest in Braai chart only
- South Africa's interest in Protein Shakes chart only
- South Africa's interest in Bubble Tea chart only
- South Africa's interest in Bubble Tea chart only
- South Africa's interest in Single Malt chart only
- South Africa's interest in Red Wine chart only
- South Africa's interest in Red Bull chart only
- Charcuterie Boards: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Protein Drinks chart only
- South Africa's interest in Muffins chart only
- South Africa's interest in Sandwiches chart only
- Cupcakes: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Smoothies chart only
- South Africa's interest in Smoothies chart only
- South Africa's interest in Espresso chart only
- South Africa's interest in Cheese Board chart only
- South Africa's interest in Soft Drinks chart only
- South Africa's interest in Pancakes chart only
- South Africa's interest in Milk Tea chart only
- South Africa's interest in Ribs chart only
- South Africa's interest in White Wine chart only
- South Africa's interest in Windhoek chart only
- Milk Tart: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Chicken Wings chart only
- South Africa's interest in Dumplings chart only
- South Africa's interest in Tacos chart only
- Meal Replacement Shakes: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Donuts chart only
- South Africa's interest in Protein Smoothies chart only
- French Fries: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Sauvignon Blanc chart only
- South Africa's interest in Chicken Strips chart only
- South Africa's interest in Fruit Smoothies chart only
- South Africa's interest in Sparkling Water chart only
- South Africa's interest in Prawns chart only
- South Africa's interest in Nachos chart only
- South Africa's interest in Cheesecake chart only
- South Africa's interest in Milkshakes chart only
- South Africa's interest in Milkshakes chart only
- South Africa's interest in Tonic Water chart only
- South Africa's interest in Latte chart only
- South Africa's interest in Non Alcoholic Wine chart only
- South Africa's interest in Moscow Mule chart only
- South Africa's interest in Hot Dogs chart only
- South Africa's interest in Spiced Rum chart only
- South Africa's interest in Party Packs chart only
- South Africa's interest in Cake Pops chart only
- Marshmallows: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Croissants chart only
- South Africa's interest in Turkish Delight chart only
- South Africa's interest in Brownies chart only
- South Africa's interest in Cabernet Sauvignon chart only
- Food Trucks: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Sports Drinks chart only
- South Africa's interest in Scones chart only
- Chocolate Truffles: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Rose chart only
- South Africa's interest in Pinotage chart only
- South Africa's interest in Dim Sum chart only
- South Africa's interest in Iced Coffee chart only
- South Africa's interest in Spring Rolls chart only
- South Africa's interest in Lager chart only
- Caramel Popcorn: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Alcohol Free Wine chart only
- South Africa's interest in Fruit Platter chart only
- South Africa's interest in Chai Latte chart only
- Bourbon: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Protein Snacks chart only
- South Africa's interest in Finger Foods chart only
- South Africa's interest in Prosecco chart only
- Orange Juice: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Flatbreads chart only
- South Africa's interest in Koeksisters chart only
- South Africa's interest in Sugar Cookies chart only
- South Africa's interest in Poke Bowls chart only
- Braai Catering: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Mini Desserts chart only
- South Africa's interest in Detox Juice chart only
- South Africa's interest in Soft Serve Ice Cream chart only
- South Africa's interest in Green Smoothies chart only
- South Africa's interest in Baklava chart only
- South Africa's interest in Chenin Blanc chart only
- South Africa's interest in Dessert Cups chart only
- South Africa's interest in Mocha chart only
- South Africa's interest in Long Island Iced Tea chart only
- South Africa's interest in Lollipops chart only
- South Africa's interest in Merlot chart only
- High Tea: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Oysters chart only
- South Africa's interest in Peri Peri Chicken chart only
- South Africa's interest in Onion Rings chart only
- South Africa's interest in Pepsi Max chart only
- Pulled Pork: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Burritos chart only
- South Africa's interest in Breakfast Buffets chart only
- South Africa's interest in Absinthe chart only
- South Africa's interest in Ready To Drink Cocktails chart only
- Negroni: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Mini Donuts chart only
- South Africa's interest in Mineral Water chart only
- South Africa's interest in Mojito chart only
- South Africa's interest in Hot Chips chart only
- South Africa's interest in Vitamin Water chart only
- South Africa's interest in Cosmopolitan chart only
- South Africa's interest in Jelly Sweets chart only
- South Africa's interest in Pink Gin chart only
- South Africa's interest in Golden Milk chart only
- South Africa's interest in Slush Puppies chart only
- Slush Puppies: the forecast to 2028 chart only
- South Africa's interest in Vegan Desserts chart only
- South Africa's interest in Churros chart only
- South Africa's interest in IPA chart only
- South Africa's interest in Japanese Whisky chart only
- South Africa's interest in Stuffed Cookies chart only