More than four months into 2025, it’s clear that this year’s culinary trends are here to stay, as they seem to show real changes in how we eat, cook, and think about food. Needless to say, Italian cuisine is right at the center setting trends, rather than following them.

Let’s explore some of the most popular innovations — and happy returns — that have been making the headlines in the world’s kitchens since the beginning of the year, and find out how Italy has been contributing to them.