Top Food Service Trends of 2020

       Top Foodservice Trends of 2020

By: Aira Lacandula FSM - 31

 

Keeping up with foodservice trends helps you identify the shifting needs of your customer base and stay ahead of your competition. 2019 was a year marked by innovation and growth, and we expect that growth to be compounded upon in 2020 with a greater reliance on technology and sustainability. We’ve made a list of the most important equipment, service, delivery, and technology trends we see emerging in the new year.

 

New restaurant equipment and product trends are spurred on by a demand for greater efficiency and versatility. We've made a list of some of the most important trends for 2020.

SPACE-SAVING AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL

 

Kitchen space is shrinking as rent prices go up. As a result, many restaurant owners are choosing smaller kitchen equipment that can perform multiple functions to optimize their space. For operators of food trucks, small pop-up restaurants, or food hall booths, equipment that fits on a countertop frees up much needed square footage for other important items.

 

INNOVATIVE DISPOSABLE MATERIALS

 

Manufacturers continue to discover new ways to avoid using 100% plastic in their disposable products. The effect of single-use plastic on the environment is a hot topic that concerns any business that serves and packages food. With new innovative products like straws made from hay or mineral-filled polypropylene containers, restaurant owners can limit the amount of plastic they purchase and distribute to customers.

 

 

Check out these top service trends to find ways to keep your business concept fresh and competitive in 2020.

 

ALL-DAY BREAKFAST

Instead of sticking to the same old rules about when breakfast should be served, restaurants are giving customers the option to order their favourite breakfast foods at any time of day. Breakfast is in demand, and operators are finding that an all-day breakfast menu is increasing their sales.

 

DIVERSE KIDS MENUS

 

The collective taste buds of consumers are becoming more sophisticated, so why shouldn’t that cross over into kids' menus? Parents want healthy meals for their kids, but they also want a kids menu that features creative dishes with new flavours. The standard meal of chicken nuggets and fries is being replaced with plant-based proteins, fresh, organic vegetables, and complex carbs like quinoa.

 

DIVERSE KIDS MENUS

 

The collective taste buds of consumers are becoming more sophisticated, so why shouldn’t that cross over into kids' menus? Parents want healthy meals for their kids, but they also want a kids menu that features creative dishes with new flavours. The standard meal of chicken nuggets and fries is being replaced with plant-based proteins, fresh, organic vegetables, and complex carbs like quinoa.

 

 

With the increased demand for delivery and easily accessible apps like Uber Eats and Grubhub, delivery trends are beginning to take over ordinary delivery services. See what's to come in the world of delivery for 2020.

 

ECO-FRIENDLY TAKEOUT CONTAINERS

 

With the worldwide push to be more environmentally friendly, many restaurants are ditching foam containers to provide a healthier and safer container for their customers. Most eco-friendly takeout containers are 100% biodegradable.

 

 

AI DELIVERY

 

In a world that can be automated, engineers have taken food delivery to another level. Between delivery robots and drones, fewer people are needed to deliver orders and food is getting to its destination much faster. Automation is opening new doors to the delivery options restaurants have.

 

Reference: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/blog/2214/top-foodservice-trends.html