CHICAGO — Technomic has released predictions on what will impact the restaurant industry internationally over the next year in its 2024 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast and What’s in Store for 2024 in Canada.
Global trend highlights:
- A new wave of Korean influence is set to emerge on menus — expect less-familiar offerings such a K ramen, spicy tteokbokki rice cakes and army stew
- New products will roll out quicker than in the past but for shorter periods
- More brands from China will be growing their presences oversees
Canada trend highlights:
- Operators will spotlight functional shrubs, trees, weeds and berries in food and beverage
- Restaurant guests will opt for earlier dinner service
- Varied preparations, flavour interpretations and packaging of classic condiments will breathe new life into menus
“Industry headwinds moderated over the past year, and 2024 promises the hope of a more predictable atmosphere relative to labour, inflation and supply,” says Aaron Jourden, director of International Research and Insights at Technomic. “But international conflicts, extreme weather and the many seen and unseen effects of the pandemic may still create newfound uncertainty that negatively impacts many aspects of the industry.”
To explore the global trends, click here.
To explore the Canada trends, click here.
