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Capturing the Growth in the Fresh Food Marketplace

Capturing the Growth in the Fresh Food Marketplace

So far, 2018 has been the year of the fresh food market for Future Food. With a number of projects in the pipeline as well as a number recently completed including the Adelaide Central Market and Box Hill Central, we are seeing strong growth in this hospitality sector. The growth is sparking interest in market management and developers around the globe to reposition and reinvigorate existing markets to ride this growth or include market concepts in the masterplans of future developments. 

A New Type of Food Concept: The Food Collective

A New Type of Food Concept: The Food Collective

Saying that a food collective concept is a ‘new’ one might be technically incorrect but in the last year or so, their popularity has spiked. A food collective is a concept that contains more than one type of food option in the one outlet. You could consider it as a small-scale fresh food market or food hall where you can get a curated selection of food items like fresh made paninis, hand-tossed salads, daily desserts and local bakery goods all in one confined space. 

4 Food and Beverage Basics for Mixed-Use Developments

4 Food and Beverage Basics for Mixed-Use Developments

Last week’s post introduced mixed-use developments to our readers including what they are and what makes them appealing to the modern person. With people wanting a more centralised life, the mixed-use development is perfect for those seeking to live, work and play in the same space as it satisfies the convenience factor, the liveability factor and the need for social connection with ease. 

So what do you put in a mixed-use development? What food and beverage outlets would make it a convenient, liveable and social building? We’ve put together a basic outline of what could go into these developments to ensure it meets success status for both the asset owner and the customer using it. 

5 Simple Marketing Tips to Maximise Sales at your Restaurant, Cafe or Food Store

5 Simple Marketing Tips to Maximise Sales at your Restaurant, Cafe or Food Store

There is a lot that goes into a successful food and beverage offer from the customer service right through to the overall look and feel of the space. It would be simplistic to say that you could follow five simple steps in order to bring about business success. However, there are definitely things that can be done to boost the sales of your business which take little effort but gain maximum benefit. Here are five simple marketing hints from the Future Food team...