The top 5 trends in Foodservice

Ethnic Flavours

The coming year will see a lot of African and Filipino inspired flavours being worked into menus. Traditional, cultural recipes will be incorporated into contemporary meal ideas.

Hyper-local sourcing

Consumers want to know where their food is coming from. On-site vegetable gardens or beer brewing provides your consumers with a sense of knowledge and community.

Fast-casual dining

Fast-casual dining blends the speed of fast food with the quality of a restaurant. Japan has pioneered the fast-casual craze (think sushi trains and ramen restaurants) but the idea is now spreading across the globe.

Fast-casual dining also provides opportunity for expansion. Well-known and well-loved menu items from your restaurant can become staples for your new smaller, fast-casual, sister restaurants. Consumers follow what they like and will be attracted to the speed of service.

Meal Kits

Meal kits provide foodservice industry quality with at-home convenience. Catering to consumer needs such as portion control and specific dietary requirements are two highly advantageous elements of the meal kit trend.

Sustainability

Sustainability within the foodservice industry is not an entirely new concept, however it’s one that is still prevalent. Research by Australian food waste website foodbank.org.au indicates that $20 billion worth of food is wasted in Australia every year¹ . This equates to 9 million tonnes.

With a focus on food waste and food waste solutions in particular, 2017 will see an emphasis on restaurants, hospitals, sports grounds and aged care homes repurposing trimmings, scraps or left-overs.

The idea to donate excess food is always a great one. Whether that be towards your staff or a food bank is entirely up to you and can also depend on your menu.

Contact us today for a recommendation on which product and product sizes will best fit your business.

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