5 Best Trending Food Products To Sell Online In 2021

In the face of the uncertainties caused by the pandemic, businesses should be planning and strategizing for new business direction as well as to understand the concerns and the needs of their customers.

According to Google Trends, there is an increase of searches in keywords such as; “healthy”, “healthy diet” and “veganism” during the pandemic. That said, this will be a good opportunity for businesses to expand their reach  into the global market.

Today, we are going to show you the top five high demand products to sell online in 2021. According to our research these products are  potentially going to be in demand for the next 5 years.

5 best trending food products to sell in 2021

1. Immune-boosting superfood

The COVID-19 pandemic has positively impacted the consumption of immune boosting superfoods, as it is one of the ways to protect us from viruses. Immune-supporting food such as turmeric, leafy greens, berries, and seeds are extremely popular for their superfood qualities. The consumption of antioxidant superfoods helps humans to build a stronger immune system, hence it leads to an increase in demand around the globe.

Therefore , if you’re searching for new products to offer as an online food business, do consider blueberries, raspberries, spinach, arugula, microgreens, mushrooms, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Supply products to supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and health stores both locally and overseas.

Source

2. Gluten-free food

Gluten, a protein that can be found in wheat, rye, and barley. It can cause health problems for certain people with diseases such as celiac. Gluten-free products are among one of the most popular diet trends globally as people are reducing or eliminating gluten from their diet because of healthier food choices. Although there is no scientific evidence said that gluten can actually cause weight gain. That said, more and more people are in search of gluten-free goods in the supermarket and only finding a selected few. 

According to Alibaba.com, sales for gluten-free products are expected to expand in the next four years, from USD 5.6 billion to USD 8.3 billion. So, as a food wholesaler, take this opportunity to meet this rising demand and offer a range of gluten-free food online and target your audience worldwide! 

Source

3. Organic coffee

The rising awareness about the benefits of organic products on social media and health consciousness have led to an increased demand for organic coffee. According to western diet, daily coffee consumption can help humans to feel more energized, burn fats and improve physical performance. Other than that, coffee also helps human to reduce diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

As of March 2021, the world’s coffee export has reached 11.94 million bags, increasing from 11.66 million bags in 2020. In the first six months of 2020/2021, coffee export has increased by 3.5%, despite ongoing travel restrictions and longer shipping time. The organic coffee market is expected to steadily grow over the next couple of years. And if you’re a coffee supplier or manufacturer, grab this opportunity to grow your coffee business by exporting today!

Source

4. Olive Oil

Olive oil is naturally extracted from olives obtained from olive trees. Olive oil is known to be rich in antioxidants and has a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids. This fatty acid is believed to have many beneficial effects and is a healthy choice for cooking. Besides, it is scientifically proven that olive oil can reduce stroke, heart disease and fight Alzheimer’s Disease. As we can see, the main factor that drives the market growth of olive oil is increasing awareness of a health concern. The global olive oil market size is expected to grow continuously to reach USD16.64 billion by 2027. This is attributable to the increasing prevalence of heart disease and the growing demand for functional food products across the globe.

If you already are selling food overseas and supplying European goods to the US, perhaps adding extra virgin olive oil into your product range would be a good move for 2021.

Source 

5. Plant based Protein 

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a significant increase of sales for plant-based products, which has proved beneficial for all stakeholders in the plant-based proteins market. The plant-based protein market includes soy, wheat, pea, canola, potato, rice, corn etc. In 2020, the soy proteins segment accounted for the largest share of the overall plant-based proteins market.  At the same time,  the soy proteins segment was mainly attributed to higher consumer acceptance, large number of manufactures, lower cost than other plant proteins & easy availability of raw materials.

Moreover, there are more and more pea-based protein products in the market such as pea milk & pea protein powder. Also, it is projected to grow considerably over the next 5 years. If you're trying to target a market with fewer competitors, be the one who leads the trend of pea-based protein products in the global market today!

Source

Do you feel inspired to start selling food wholesale products online? 

Sell on the world largest B2B eCommerce platform, Alibaba.com today! Alibaba.com provides a platform to sell food around the world convenient and hassle-free for both suppliers and manufacturers. 

For more information about Alibaba.com, click here.