Current trends in food service industry

Trend1Changes in eating habits in America.Money spent for home cooking is less.Availability of take out meals.People craving for high quality meals. Money spent in food service industry continues to grow.

Trend 2

Growth of fast food chains.Success of cell phones.Increase in single parent household.More women in the workplace.Increase income of teenagers.Convenience food which are easy to clean up, and no waste.Grab and go meals

Trend 3 Healthy choices. There is an increased

public awareness of heart disease, cancer, and other illness.

Modification of diet. Use of organic produce. People are aware of

calorie count, fat and sodium intake.

Trend 4o Multicultural

cuisine.o Fusion meals.o Increase in minority

population.o Increased globalization of

markets and online shopping.

o A decade ago there were few Mexican restaurants.

o Now we have Baja grill, chipotle, Ell polo loco.

o African American, Thai, Italian, Indian, Chinese restaurants are increasing .

Trend 5 How safe is our food? Increased public awareness for

food safety. There was a recent outbreak of

Ecoli from ground beef at Jack in the box, and the use of genetically modified food.

Consumers are concerned about food safety.

There is increased need of maintenance of food safety throughout the cooking process.

Trend 6Consumers are looking for

healthy snacks.Healthy snacks with flavor, and

indulge in it.Small plates, fewer calories,

juices, smoothies.Example, 330 calories.McDonald _Chicken wrap .Dunkin donuts_ flat bread.Jamb Juice _ flat breadsTaco bell_ fresco tacos.

Trend 8LYFE_ Love your food

everyday.New concept by

McDonalds.Roasted Brussels sprouts,Kale banana smoothie,There day meal is replaced by 5times a day.

Q)What trend can you bring to the cafeteria for your school?