World Foods
With food inflation, a cost of living crisis and hybrid working patterns the new “normal,” consumers are retaining cooking at-home habits developed during pandemic lockdowns. Food observers have noted tastes are increasingly adventurous.
Demand for world foods has boomed as a result. The pandemic trend of replicating the restaurant dining experience at-home has maintained its following.
Busy lifestyles also demand convenience and ease of preparation. Consumer cooking confidence may have increased and experimenting with world cuisines and dishes is no longer just for the adventurous.
For the dining-out industry NPD is critical to maintain brand loyalty in the face of the at-home culinary challenge. Even giving nostalgic classic dishes an inspirational twist will grab the attention and delight the diner.