As consumer dining preferences continue to shift, there are about 1.3 million vegetarians and 700,000 vegans in Canada, with 42 per cent of consumers now identifying as flexitarian. The flexitarian trend is continuing to grow, allowing people to cut back on their meat consumption for health or environmental reasons, while not completely eliminating it from […]
Following the vegan and vegetarian craze from the past, flexitarian diets have gained popularity for many consumers looking for a moderate way to adopt a healthy lifestyle and reduce meat and dairy consumption. Today, 61 per cent of people are willing to eat less meat, so it seems that flexitarians are a category of diners that make up […]
By Nathen Dube As the hospitality industry evolves, staying ahead of consumer preferences is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Today’s diners are more informed and selective than ever, prioritizing sustainability, health-conscious dining, and personalized experiences. But with trends constantly shifting, how can operators determine which ones to embrace and which to let pass? Understanding […]
With vegetarian, vegan, and flexitarian dining on the rise, just how much attention should operators be paying to plant-based dishes on the menu? The flexitarian market has grown seven per cent in 2023 from the previous year, and the number of people who identify as vegan has risen 600 per cent since 2021. According to […]
By Jessica Brill As diner demand for sustainability and health continues to climb, restaurants are popping up to provide consumers with experiences that exceed customer expectations. With more diners taking a closer look at their protein sources and decreasing meat consumption, restaurants are seeing more flexitarian, vegetarian, and vegan visitors come through the doors. Some […]
By Nandini Roy Choudhury As sustainability continues to drive consumer demand, alternative proteins on menus are starting to become a powerful tool to combat climate change across the globe and boost restaurant bottom lines. Leading companies, stakeholders, and suppliers are steadily investing in the development of new capabilities and resources to address the challenges associated […]
As more people turn to vegetarian, vegan, and flexitarian lifestyles, are people still ordering meat off the menu? The short answer is, yes. According to a recent study from Dalhousie University, while plant-based products are still popular, sales have dropped in recent months. Results showed that while 48.2 per cent of participants feel that plant-based […]
As the foodservice industry continues to evolve, food trends come and go, but the demand for plant-based dishes is still on the rise. From vegans to flexitarians, diners are looking for more protein alternatives from restaurants. Last year, even amid inflation and supply chain delays, plant-based sales reached 8 billion dollars, a 6.6 per cent […]
According to Technomic’s latest report, the last quarter of 2022 showed diners are ordering more off the menu, even as menu prices saw an increase of about six percent across the board. Only the kids’ menu category saw a decline in menu counts, finishing off the year with numbers down 2.2 percent overall. According to […]
Press Release More consumers now than in 2016 say they are following restrictive specialty diets, Technomic discovered in the 2019 Center of the Plate: Seafood and Vegetarian Consumer Trend Report. While a significant majority of consumers do not follow a specialty diet, those who do are most likely to classify themselves with flexible terms such as “semivegetarian” […]
