Food trends in Spain - statistics & facts
As a country with rich gastronomy, Spain has been strongly influenced throughout history by all the peoples who conquered and colonized its territory. Today, the Mediterranean diet, with its simplicity and variety of foods, is considered the backbone of Spanish cuisine. So much so that, in a joint denomination with Greece, Italy, and Morocco, UNESCO added the diet to the Cultural Heritage List in 2010. Nonetheless, the food sector in Spain is evolving, and consumption habits are slowly changing. Indeed, across the country, an increasing number of people are taking an interest in healthier, more natural, and whole foods.
