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Food Trends

Focus on the latest food trends and your guests’ preferences! Whether plant-based or the typical food of the year, we show you the key trends for food and dining in the restaurant industry and give you useful tips for practical implementation.

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Plant-Based

Los tacos de comida vegetal de Beyond Meat

Plant-based food: Meat or not meat, that is the question

According to a study by the University of Bonn, to continue feeding humanity in the future, we would have to reduce meat consumption by around 75%…

Kim Kopacka
vegan meatballs from Green Mountain with persil salad

Inspiration for chefs and their guests: the vegan, sustainable and regional products from “The Green Mountain”

The Green Mountain champions nature awareness, sustainability and plant-based (professional) cuisine. The Swiss start-up develops products for the…

Astrid Filzek-Schwab
plant based fish, beyond fish as shrimp

Plant-based seafood. The plant-based shrimp on trial.

The small, salmon-red (but plant-based) shrimp slides into the hot oil with a juicy sizzling sound. An unmistakable roasting aroma immediately. Fake…

Heike Lucas
Colorful pink cherry bomb burger from Flower Burger

Flower Burger – how this vegan burger chain made its international breakthrough

Vegan burgers have long been a featured product and an important component of many snack concepts – and not just vegan ones. It is therefore becoming…

Barbara E. Euler
Mujer con camiseta de Veganuary comprometida con el bienestar animal.

A plant-powered start into the new year: The rise of Veganuary

Having inspired more than a million participants over nearly 10 years, Veganuary offers consumers and operators alike the opportunity to try out…

Juliet Martin - FCSI
Chef Holding Plate with Organic Vegan Meal

How the future tastes – proteins do not always have to be animal

The title of Heinz Strunk's cult novel "Fleisch ist mein Gemüse" (Meat is my Vegetable) will soon be turned on its head. Meat substitutes from…

Hannes Kropik - RollingPin

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Frequently asked questions

What are food trends?

Food trends are ever-evolving phenomena shaped by our eating habits, influenced by technological advancements and social or cultural dynamics. Discover the food trends of 2025 and take a glimpse into the future of gastronomy.

Since food trends are subject to constant change, their forms and characteristics can evolve over time. The following current food trends have been among the most influential for the gastronomy industry in recent years:

Food trends hold the potential to address the desires, aspirations, and challenges of society regarding nutrition and food production. They serve as vital drivers for gastronomy and the entire foodservice industry.

Food trends are relevant for gastronomy as they reflect societal values and aspirations through eating habits. Actively integrating them into a restaurant’s concept can help maintain competitiveness and meet the changing preferences of guests. Trends also offer opportunities to establish innovative and sustainable solutions in gastronomy while reaching new target groups.

Food trends arise through technological innovations as well as social and cultural changes. Unlike short-lived fads, they address deeper aspirations and values, grow organically, and develop steadily over the long term.

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