This paper analyses trends in the wider food and beverage industry and provides insights into the trends that are most likely to influence future business success. Trends, such as, consumer expectations, consumer spending, dining out, health, obesity and wellness, demographics, convenience, food trends and the food service industry’s world wide top 10 trends are discussed. This paper is based on primary and secondary research providing a comprehensive snapshot of trends in the sector. Primary research was carried out through focus group interviews and an in-depth case study of the trends in catering in Dun-drum Shopping Centre,Dublin.
This paper provides insights into the implications of these trends for operators of food and beverage businesses and considers drivers for success.