The future is now for the food and beverage industry. Smart devices are being incorporated into every aspect of our lives – from how we work to how we sleep and plenty in between – and this trend won’t be any different for the food and beverage industry. These come in the form of taste and technique; scientific breakthroughs; new packaging ideas; emerging technologies and much more. We’re going to take a look at some key food trends in 2022.
Demand for Asian Food will Increase
One trend that will definitely remain in demand is the expansion of international cuisines served in restaurants and homes, particularly those made using Japanese and Korean food items. Popular and famous food items such as Japanese furikake, Korean gochujang, and Mexican tajine, which are widely used in a variety of dishes are set to retain their popularity. Hence, these items will be valued as commodities.
Vegan Meat
Vegan meat is a food product made from various ingredients to replace the texture, taste, and appearance of animal-based meat. They are created from soy protein, textured vegetable protein, wheat gluten, or other ingredients. This growing trend allows you to add variety to your diet and enjoy a vegan meal in the same amount of time it would take to prepare a traditional meat dish.
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Evolution of Restaurants
Restaurant companies and franchisees that want to survive the next two years will need to direct money towards making fundamental changes like upgrading their kitchens with robotic chefs, ghost kitchens, and vending machines. They’ll also need to make smaller menu changes, like lowering the calorie content on their signature dishes, adding more locally sourced produce and natural ingredients.
Soy Milk
As per the market insights, Soy Milk will be the new trendsetter of 2022 as people will start consuming eco-friendly food items in the coming year. Apart from this, almond milk, oat milk, potato milk, and many more are expected to get popularised in 2022.
Indoor Farming
Vertical farming is a practice that enables growers to increase yield per area of cultivation by growing plants in tightly-packed vertical layers. A vertical farm uses growing methods like hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics, to grow food more efficiently than conventional farming. Growing vertically leads to increased productivity while using less water, energy, and land than growing food conventionally. These alternative growing methods maximize efficiency and reduce the amount of area needed for farming.
Fermented Food
In 2022, the trend of fermented foods will continue. This is not only tasty but also beneficial for the health. Let us tell you that fermented food is made with the help of yeast which is used to make things like idle, dosa (variety of dosas), bread, etc. These types of food help in absorbing nutrients easily in our bodies.
Packaging Revolution
In 2022, people will take a closer look at the sustainability of single-use plastic. Straws, clamshells, and single-serving bags are some of the most visible culprits in how we generate plastic waste. We predict that consumer demand for better and more sustainable packaging will be greater than ever. With a larger number of Gen Z entering the workforce, and taking on the responsibility of purchasing products themselves, this generation is starting to consider sustainability when making decisions. Paper straws, compostable trays, bags, and containers all represent sustainable packaging options that customers are starting to demand.
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