Love them or hate them, emojis are going nowhere
Whether they sum up how we’re feeling, are used to insinuate a hidden meaning or just tell others what we’re having for lunch, we all have our go-to emojis in our everyday messaging. Our in-depth survey of 1,003 Canadian adults has left us with lots to ponder. Does our emoji use change depending on our age? What are the most popular emojis in Canada today? And what are the new emojis Canadians are desperate to be released? Read on for all of our survey findings.
Food Emojis Canadians Want To Be Released Right Now
The survey data also highlighted gaps in the available food emoji range. Those surveyed suggested that the emojis they want to be released right now include more foods from different cultures, more vegan food and a greater variety of cheeses and pastries.It is interesting to see Canadians desiring more vegan food emojis, as well as more diet-based food emojis such as vegan, vegetarian, plant-based and pescetarian emojis being highlighted. Initiatives such as meat-free Monday and Veganuary could have something to do with this heightened interest, as well as these diets becoming more and more commonplace within our society.
It is also interesting to see a desire for more food emojis from other cultures. For example, Indian and African foods were highlighted, as well as specific Mexican foods such as fajitas. A greater variety of traditionally French delicacies such as cheeses and pastries were also requested, perhaps due to the French contingent in Canada, particularly in Quebec.
10 Of The Food-Related Emojis Canadians Want Released Right Now
- A greater variety of cheeses and pastries
- More Indian
- More African foods
- Cakes with adjustable colour
- wider variety - including baked, mashed, hash brown etc
- Chowder
- Poutine
- Fajitas
- Smoothies
- A vegan, vegetarian, plant-based and pescetarian food emojis
Each year, a list of new emojis are presented for consideration and approval. 2022/23’s new emojis up for approval in September include a shaking face, a plain pink heart, a donkey and the Khanda, the symbol of the Sikh faith. So far, none on the list highlighted in our survey data have made the list, but we will watch this space.
Ontario: The Food Emoji Capital Of Canada
Our survey data highlighted that Ontario residents use food emojis the most, whose favourite emoji was again, the birthday cake, followed by the eggplant and then pizza emojis.
Top 5 Provinces That Use Food Emojis The Most:
- Ontario
- Quebec
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
Check our plans
If all this talk of food emojis has got you planning your next meal, why not take a look at our weekly menu for delicious dishes you can cook from home.
If all this talk of food emojis has got you planning your next meal, why not take a look at our weekly menu for delicious dishes you can cook from home.