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# Healthy vs. Indulgent Foods \[INFOGRAPHIC\]

![infographic-2-22-dining-hero](https://tenaciousplate.thefoodgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/infographic-2-22-dining-hero.jpg?width=1053&name=infographic-2-22-dining-hero.jpg)The past two years have been a rollercoaster in our industry. Every time we think there’s light at the end of the tunnel, something — a COVID variant, labor strike, supply chain snafu or a pricing hike — gets in the way. Meaning the industry had to zig, zag and pivot to remain on course and face these daily challenges.

## Planning for the future?

As 2021 came to a close, we spoke to 21-40-year-olds about food trends over the past two years and what the next year holds. We heard one thing loud and clear — they want to have their cake and eat it too.

#### Here you’ll discover:

- What comfort foods still reign supreme
- How often consumers are snacking every week
- Which plant-based products are the most popular

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