F&B Trends ....for the new year

Changing food habits have been a routine practice as far as Indian diners are concerned. A remarkable transformation, year-after-year, in the culinary preferences of diners over the past decade has made it mandatory for the chefs to predict the choice of the diners in the forthcoming days. The evolution of food culture has been open to global flavours as well as catering to the health issues of diners, besides their concern for sustainability. With all these in mind Ashok Malkani views the F & B trends, including changes in the cooking techniques, due to innovative technology, in the new year.

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People's' food preferences are constantly changing due to their shifting lifestyles, urbanisation and globalisation. Today, the complex interplay of health consciousness, technological innovations, evolving cultural norms, environmental concerns and shifting lifestyles are playing an important role in the changing food trends. Satiating the taste buds of the diners also plays an important role in the food & beverage outlets adopting innovative dishes. The evolution of food culture in India is marked by a growing openness to global flavours, innovative cooking techniques, and diversified dining formats, which keep changing year-after-year.

Delectable and appetising food and drinks have always evoked joy and exultation.

London-based food futurologist Morgaine Gaye predicts that joy evoking cuisine will be the preferred choice of diners in 2026.