2017 year wrap up: Biggest food trends of the year

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This year was a dream for foodies from all over the globe.

From the most Instagrammable menus -- looking at you, unicorn frappucino -- to Amazon's takeover of Whole Foods, Oreo's new mystery flavor, Snicker's release of three additional candy bars, Hooter's expansion to include male waiters and Lucky Charm's marshmallow-only cereal, 2017 was the year for foodies.

Top 3 wildest food trends:

It seemed like every chain was doing what it could to bring the buzz and draw in all kinds of consumers, whether that included a revamping of classic favorites to initiating new and exciting limited edition menu items. If this year was any indication of where the food industry is heading, then we're hungry for you, 2018.

Let the games begin!

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