Emerging Culinary Trends Reshape Restaurant Menus and Consumer Expectations
A new report highlights the rapid arrival of future menu trends, driving sweeping changes across restaurant economics and consumer dining habits.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Menu Trends
Key points
- Hyper-regional global flavors are replacing broad international cuisine labels on modern menus.
- Functional ingredients and adaptogens are moving into mainstream savory dishes and beverage programs.
- Operators are utilizing predictive technology to reduce the financial risk of testing exotic ingredients.
- Sophisticated zero-proof beverage options are providing major margin growth for dining establishments.
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Sources and methodology
Reported from the public datasets below.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Consumer Price Index, food away from home
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Food services and drinking places series
- U.S. Census Bureau - Monthly Retail Trade, food services
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Consumer Price Index, food away from home
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Food services and drinking places series
- U.S. Census Bureau - Monthly Retail Trade, food services
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