Tag: 2017 Food trends
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Healthy eating and indulgent foods big in 2017, so what’s next in 2018?
In 2017, we explored the latest trends in the take-out food market via a series of bi-monthly blogs. From Tempura and Bento boxes to fried chicken sandwiches and spiralised vegetables – our blogs revealed the latest must-have dishes, with helpful advice on how to package them for consumption on-the-go. As we reflect on the trends […]
Thursday February 15, 2018
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Savoury yoghurt is the new sweet
Sweet yoghurt (often filled with sugar) is being pushed aside in favour of yoghurt with savoury ingredients and toppings, like spices, olive oil, cucumbers, pulses, beans, seeds, and garlic.
Friday December 15, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – The crispy, crunchy appeal of the fried chicken sandwich
Fried chicken sandwiches have become a must-have dish for foodservice operators, bringing consumer’s love of burgers and fried chicken together in a single delicious package. Restaurant chains that aren’t even known for chicken are looking at adding it to their menus to appeal to more consumers and boost sales. In 2016, of the 100 biggest […]
Monday November 6, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – A crispy texture that will make you lose your tempura
According to Asian grocer Win Yip, Japanese food is the nation’s third most popular oriental cuisine, following closely behind Thai and Chinese food. Win Yip also go on to say that the number of Japanese eateries in the UK increased by 67 per cent between 2012 and 2017, making it the fastest growing form of […]
Tuesday October 24, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Bento beautiful…
Japanese cooking styles continue to grow in popularity – the UK Sushi industry is now worth £56 million annually – but is it possible that Bento might give Sushi a run for its money? We predict that Bento – Japan’s famously beautiful, compartmental lunch box meal, is poised to take centre-stage in the UK casual […]
Thursday October 19, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Muffles join hybrid sweet treats
The Muffle is a hybrid food – two foods grafted-together to make a new one, for example a croissant and a doughnut – to make a Cronut, or a pizza and a waffle – to make a Piffle, or in this instance a muffin and a waffle – to make a Muffle.
Thursday August 24, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Ice cream is on a roll…
There are many great ways to serve ice cream – curled on top of a wafer cone with a chocolate flake on top, scooped into an ice-cream sundae dish with fruit and cream, or even blended into a milkshake to be slurped through a straw. In 2017 these traditional ice-cream servings have been joined by […]
Tuesday August 1, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Sweet potato wedges replacing the humble spud…
In the UK we’ve been late-comers to the global sweet potato party, but now we can’t get enough of them. According to a Sainsbury’s survey, 40 per cent of us bought them to try for the first-time last year. Sweet potato consumption has increased, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down.
Monday July 3, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Sushi Burritos are on a roll
Millennials, generally thought of as adults from ages 19 to 35, are hooked on good, healthy, eco-friendly food. The rise of meal preparation companies that send customers nutritious, fresh ingredients that they can quickly make into a cooked meal – has been attributed to the influence of millennials.
Monday June 19, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Hoppers, the lighter way to eat a curry
Curry is one of the nation’s favourite dishes; a rich, fragrant serving of meat or vegetables, traditionally served on rice and soaked up with naan. It certainly makes for a good, hearty meal, but for customers looking for the flavour of a curry but in a lighter meal – what are their options?
Friday June 2, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Have we gone crazy for an im-pasta?
In Hollywood, plant-based eating has been considered the ‘fountain of youth’ by celebrities for a long time – and over the last couple of years it has become extremely popular with the public as it allows them to eat their food favourites without the health costs of high fat and sugar content. Vegetables are taking […]
Friday May 19, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – The monstrous freakshake.
A high-calorie, mega milkshake – a mash-up of drink and dessert – the freakshake has arrived, and customers are literally queuing round the corner to get one. Originally crafted in 2015 in an Australian café called Patissez, the new-age milkshakes became an instant hit on social media – with their undeniable extravagance and visual appeal. […]
Friday May 5, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Colourful smoothie bowls
Brimming with colourful ingredients, bowls full of deliciously creamy thick smoothie, pilled with an assortment of fruits, nuts and seeds have taken breakfast to a whole new level. The popularity of the smoothie bowl trend was first born when health food bloggers on Instagram flooded their feeds with bowl after bowl of vibrant, photogenic smoothies.
Friday April 21, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Infinitely adaptable Poutine
A 1950s working-class dish, originally served in Canadian province Quebec, the classic Canadian staple known as Poutine has been steadily growing in popularity. The dish in its purest form features a foundation of crispy French fries smothered in thick brown gravy and firm, springy cheese curds. First hitting the headlines back in 2016, chefs are […]
Wednesday April 12, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Slurp up a bowl of Global Ramen
In a new series of blogs for 2017 we’re bringing food operators the latest trends for the on-the-go food market. From Acai bowls and Poke, to Bao burgers and rolled ice-cream – we’ll be taking a close look at the must-have dishes essential for any 2017 take-out menu; and we’ll be exploring why these dishes […]
Tuesday March 28, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – First it was juicing, now it’s souping
In a new series of blogs for 2017 we’re bringing food operators the latest trends for the on-the-go food market. From Acai bowls and Poke, to Bao burgers and rolled ice-cream – we’ll be taking a close look at the must-have dishes essential for any 2017 take-out menu; and we’ll be exploring why these dishes […]
Tuesday March 7, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Ready, Set, Action, For Gourmet Popcorn
In a new series of blogs for 2017 we’re bringing food operators the latest trends for the on-the-go food market. From Acai bowls and Poke, to Bao burgers and rolled ice-cream – we’ll be taking a close look at the must-have dishes essential for any 2017 take-out menu; and we’ll be exploring why these dishes […]
Wednesday February 22, 2017
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Food On-The-Go Trend 2017 – Say Aloha To Poke!
In a new series of blogs for 2017 we’re bringing food operators the latest trends for the on-the-go food market. From Acai bowls and Poke, to Bao burgers and rolled ice-cream – we’ll be taking a close look at the must-have dishes essential for any 2017 take-out menu; and we’ll be exploring why these dishes […]
Tuesday January 31, 2017