What Will We See on Future Menus?

Diners should expect to be delighted by modernized comfort food and low-waste menus, according to Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report. It also acts as a recipe guide with solutions to industry-wide challenges, from cost-saving initiatives that ease labor shortages to recipes backed by forward-thinking trends. 

Modernized Comfort Food reflects the evolution of familiar dishes, making way for new recipes that reflect the heritage of the chef and the restaurant’s locale. The rising cost of ingredients and an ongoing commitment to sustainability is the driving force behind the Low-Waste Menu trend which encourages resourcefulness to reduce waste and maximize ingredient usage. In the face of sustainability concerns, 65 percent of foodservice operators consider this trend the most relevant and expect this trend to grow.1 

Other top trends identified in the report include Irresistible Vegetables, Local Abundance and The New Sharing. 

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