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The Future of Food is Exciting - Food and Hospitality Trends of 2020
Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020.
Trends are no longer limited to the cuisines on offer or the style of service. The ‘whole experience’ is what matters. Customers have feelings, opinions and are savvy when it comes to choosing where to spend their money. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality.
Customer & Industry Trends
Customer and industry trends identified in the 2019 Eating Out in Australia report, highlight a disconnect between the perspective of both customers and operators. Yet it also offers some magnificent insights in staying relevant and thrive in what has always been a competitive market.
Let’s start by looking at the key industry concerns.
Food Trends Insights in Australia For 2019 & Beyond
“Real insights lie beyond surface impressions”
Francis Loughran, Managing Director. Future Food
Food and hospitality has evolved into much more than just eating, it has become part of our customers’ lives and the communities in which we serve it
This is an exciting time to be part of the Food and Hospitality industry. Increased focus on eating and drinking from the media, customers and landlords means that innovation, competition and choice have never been higher.
In thinking about where we have been over the last 12 months and where we feel that the next year will take us, Future Food has distilled our observations into a few broad categories.
Eating Out in Australia: 2017 in Review
It’s one thing to say that the food and beverage industry has continued to grow but it’s another to back it up with data. Intermedia have released their annual market research report exploring the spend, behaviour and preference of the Australian population when it comes to eating out. Continue reading to learn just what Australians got up to last when they went out to eat, dine and enjoy.
Future Food's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017
In 2017, we explored food and hospitality from all angles delving into what it means from a social, technological and economical perspective. We went back into what food means on a very fundamental level through to what food and hospitality will mean in the future and landed on the fact that food and hospitality are mainstays in modern precincts and developments for the life it brings to a space and the experiential aspect of enjoying a meal that current and future generations are seeking. From how to design a menu through to what tech disruption is causing in the food and hospitality industry, here are our most read articles of 2017.
Food, Hospitality & Beverage Industry Trends - 2018
Francis Loughran, founder and managing director of Future Food, foresees more beautiful cafes and restaurants in our malls and high streets as operators move beyond just food and focus on design-driven spaces and genuine customer service. Read Future Food's ten predictions for food, beverage and hospitality trends that will surface in 2018.
Eating out in Australia: 2016 (Australian Food Statistics)
2016 brought in a new set of data delivered by Intermedia on what it means as Australia to ‘eat out’. It’s the first time data has been assessed like this thanks to a combination of operator research, consumer interviews and statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Here's what we learnt.
2017's Food, Beverage and Hospitality Trends
We've delved a little deeper than these and have identified 10 trends that are growing in the food, beverage and hospitality category related not only to what people will be eating this year but also the business of food to set our clients or potential partners up with a brief insight into how you can do well with food and hospitality this year and beyond.
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2017
- 11 Jan 2017 2017's Food, Beverage and Hospitality Trends 11 Jan 2017
- 18 Jan 2017 Eating out in Australia: 2016 (Australian Food Statistics) 18 Jan 2017
- 12 Dec 2017 Food, Hospitality & Beverage Industry Trends - 2018 12 Dec 2017
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2018
- 3 Jan 2018 Future Food's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017 3 Jan 2018
- 10 Jan 2018 Eating Out in Australia: 2017 in Review 10 Jan 2018
- 23 Nov 2018 Food Trends Insights in Australia For 2019 & Beyond 23 Nov 2018
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2019
- 3 July 2019 Customer & Industry Trends 3 July 2019
- 6 Dec 2019 The Future of Food is Exciting - Food and Hospitality Trends of 2020 6 Dec 2019
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2020
- 31 Jan 2020 Great Service in an Era of Labour Costs and Technology 31 Jan 2020
- 12 Feb 2020 Vegan & Vegetarian Meat Substitutes & the Health Risks of These Foods 12 Feb 2020
- 26 Feb 2020 Improving the Sustainability of Restaurants During Challenging Times 26 Feb 2020
- 11 Mar 2020 Did you know there is a sustainable volume of food and hospitality revenue for every project? 11 Mar 2020
- 25 Mar 2020 Eating with Your Eyes – Food, Design and Social Media 25 Mar 2020
- 8 Apr 2020 A Bridge Somewhere - Going back to basics 8 Apr 2020
- 22 Apr 2020 Modern Elevated Standards of Campus F&B 22 Apr 2020
- 21 May 2020 Five Food & Hospitality Trends for a Post-Lockdown World 21 May 2020
- 29 May 2020 Execution Is Everything: Melbourne Shopping Centres Post-COVID 29 May 2020
- 5 June 2020 Food & hospitality is open for business 5 June 2020
- 15 June 2020 The Brand Journey Out of COVID #3: Global Food Consultancy Insights 15 June 2020
- 17 June 2020 How food and hospitality can flourish in the next normal 17 June 2020
- 7 July 2020 The Australian Craft Beverage Movement – Reshaping the F&B Landscape 7 July 2020
- 15 July 2020 Food & Design: A Partnership For Success 15 July 2020
- 29 July 2020 Food & Beverage Strategy - Future Focused 29 July 2020
- 12 Aug 2020 Food & Beverage Strategy - Future Focused Part 2 12 Aug 2020
- 27 Aug 2020 Outdoor Dining is a way of life and a way forward for Food & Beverage 27 Aug 2020
- 9 Sept 2020 EOI Campaigns “A crucial piece of the puzzle” 9 Sept 2020
- 23 Sept 2020 Reconnecting with Customers 23 Sept 2020
- 8 Oct 2020 F&B Operator Procurement Strategies – Delivering on the Vision 8 Oct 2020
- 22 Oct 2020 Trends for 2022: Re-engaging with Food in a Design Led World 22 Oct 2020
- 11 Nov 2020 Hospitality Mindset – It’s All About The Customer 11 Nov 2020
- 17 Nov 2020 Hospitality Mindset – A sales & service maximiser approach (Part 2) 17 Nov 2020
- 2 Dec 2020 How the tables have turned on turning tables 2 Dec 2020
- 16 Dec 2020 Food & Hospitality Restaurant Openings & a Taste of What Was 2020 16 Dec 2020
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2021
- 20 Jan 2021 Melbourne vs Sydney - What makes a ‘Sydney’ restaurant? 20 Jan 2021
- 10 Feb 2021 Experience the Experience 10 Feb 2021
- 2 Mar 2021 Remaining Relevant in the Age of Digital Disruption 2 Mar 2021
- 24 Mar 2021 Business Partnerships – A Strategic ‘Food Focussed’ Approach 24 Mar 2021
- 21 Apr 2021 Two Cultures – One Contract – Using Leadership to Deliver 21 Apr 2021
- 26 May 2021 The Art of Great Service 26 May 2021
- 17 June 2021 Future Hospitality Trends in Stadium & Sporting / Entertainment Precincts 17 June 2021
- 14 July 2021 The elevation of F&B in the Hotel industry 14 July 2021
- 16 Aug 2021 Forward Thinking Food and Hospitality Culture to Drive FIFO worker Retention 16 Aug 2021
- 8 Sept 2021 Independent Property Developments, Big or Small, are Creative, Best In Class Food Precincts. 8 Sept 2021
- 6 Oct 2021 Embracing Change to Survive and Maximise Food Service Sales 6 Oct 2021
- 8 Nov 2021 Blog titles 2.jpg 8 Nov 2021
- 1 Dec 2021 The Commercial Catering ‘shake up’ is here and been brewing for a while – what 2022 holds 1 Dec 2021
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2022
- 14 Jan 2022 When Pleasure Turns To Pain For Hospitality Owners, Staff & Customers 14 Jan 2022
- 23 Mar 2022 Food Consulting and the re-imagination of industrial space. (Copy) 23 Mar 2022
- 24 Mar 2022 Data Driven Decisions for Food & Beverage 24 Mar 2022
- 21 Apr 2022 Food, Hospitality & Wellness ‘Places’ Transcending the Resources & Mining Village Work-Life Experience 21 Apr 2022
- 11 May 2022 HOSPITALITY WORKFORCE THE KEY TO BUSINESS SUCCESS 11 May 2022
- 27 June 2022 Shifting Strategic Approach to EOI – A Win-Win Solution for Food Operators, Landlords & Developers 27 June 2022
- 21 July 2022 The World of Hospitality in Mixed-Use Developments - A Powerhouse of Sales, Rental & Asset Growth 21 July 2022
- 11 Aug 2022 Hospitality Strategies Deliver Clubs as Lifestyle Destinations 11 Aug 2022
- 20 Oct 2022 Conquering the challenges of ‘Family Dining’ 20 Oct 2022
- 22 Nov 2022 Using Food & Hospitality to bridge the gap between Live-in Work Life and Home Life 22 Nov 2022
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2023
- 28 June 2023 A new Era for Food & Hospitality in Commercial Property & Office Buildings 28 June 2023
- 31 July 2023 Customised EOI procurement strategies – find the right F&B partner to achieve best practice outcomes. 31 July 2023
- 7 Sept 2023 Adapting to Changing Consumer Food and Hospitality Needs Amidst Rising Cost of Living Pressures 7 Sept 2023
- 28 Sept 2023 The future strategies of fresh food markets in Australia – what's on the horizon? 28 Sept 2023
- 20 Oct 2023 Connecting great Clubs with great Food and Beverage Operators 20 Oct 2023
- 31 Oct 2023 The Devil is in The Detail – providing avenues for asset growth through F&B operational excellence 31 Oct 2023
- 4 Dec 2023 A 2023 Snapshot – The Diversification and Evolution of Future Food 4 Dec 2023
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2024
- 15 Apr 2024 High-performance cost of goods – maximising results for Clubs 15 Apr 2024
- 4 June 2024 How Food and Dining is shaping a nation; driving social & cultural change, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 4 June 2024
- 8 July 2024 Successful Food Procurement RFP Delivers Exceptional Results Across Clubs 8 July 2024
- 9 Sept 2024 'Local' Food and Hospitality influences in the Business of Food 9 Sept 2024
- 8 Oct 2024 Evolve to Thrive: Strategic Food & Beverage Planning for Clubs 8 Oct 2024
- 28 Nov 2024 2025 Food and Hospitality Trends Reshaping the Australian landscape 28 Nov 2024
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2025
- 7 Mar 2025 Supercharge Your F&B Strategy... 7 Mar 2025
- 30 May 2025 A New Era for Hospitality: Technology That's Re-defining How We Work 30 May 2025
- 1 Aug 2025 Appetite for Change: Food & Beverage is Rewriting the Retail Rulebook 1 Aug 2025
- 2 Sept 2025 Rethinking Food & Hospitality Procurement: Why the EOI Approach Delivers Better Results 2 Sept 2025
- 14 Oct 2025 From Idea to F&B Concept: Realising the Vision 14 Oct 2025
- 6 Nov 2025 Hospitality That Elevates The Promise of Place 6 Nov 2025
- 19 Dec 2025 Strategic Foresight: Australian Food and Hospitality Trends 2026 19 Dec 2025
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2026
- 7 Apr 2026 Food & Hospitality Strategy in Precincts, Districts and Megaprojects. 7 Apr 2026
- 21 Apr 2026 From Place to Performance: Masterplanning Food & Hospitality 21 Apr 2026
- 4 Aug 2026 From Concessions to Destinations: Australia’s Changing Stadium Hospitality Paradigm 4 Aug 2026
- 14 Sept 2026 Feeding the Campus: Why Food Insecurity and Commercial Viability Don't Have to Compete 14 Sept 2026