You can’t ignore industry trends if you wish to succeed in your business. For those in the food and industry, this means catering to the changing demands of consumers and adapting the safest and healthiest practices to continue providing food services that will be a hit among customers.
In the first blog of this two-part series, we discussed a few trends the food and beverage industry should expect to see next year. Here are some more trends you know about.
Keto Foods
The keto diet has seen a revival in the last few years. The high-fat and low-carb diet is seen as a quick and effective way to lose weight, which explains its growing popularity. The food and beverage industry cannot ignore this, considering the enormous market for keto foods and products.
In 2021, the keto market is expected to expand even more. Several restaurants are already offering special keto menus, and many food manufacturing companies have been producing keto-friendly products. Since keto foods mostly include widely available items, there’s a high chance of more restaurants and food chains getting on board this trend.
Global Cuisines
Gone are the days when consumers wanted “authentic” American flavors alone. Today, people want to try out new flavors and get a taste of what’s served beyond the US borders.
For the food and beverage industry, this means taking more creative liberty and introducing international foods and flavors. Americans particularly enjoy Chinese, Mexican, and Italian cuisines. Japanese, South Asian, and Middle Eastern food have gained popularity too in recent years, thanks in part to social media and the mouthwatering food pictures and vlogs consumers get to see online. 2021 is all about global cuisines.
Instagrammable Meals
Speaking of social media, there’s something to be said about “instagrammable meals.” The popular picture-sharing platform has led to a new trend of visually appealing foods and drinks deemed worthy of being photographed and posted online by consumers.
In recent years, this trend of instagrammable food has exploded. Every day, millions of people take out their phones to capture the perfect picture of their meal. The more visually attractive it is, the more they’re likely to post it on their Instagram account. For the food and beverage industry, especially restaurants, this is a great way to market their products online and attract more customers.
In 2021, it’s time to get creative with your food aesthetics. Add more colors and textures to your food to make it stand out. Make use of unique ingredients. Come up with crazy (but appetizing) food combinations. Instagrammable food isn’t something that’s dying out anytime soon.
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