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Food Trends to Watch in 2025
Emerging food trends shaping the culinary landscape in 2025 are influenced by ‘consumer preferences’ for Mindful eating and Personalized nutrition, the ‘trending cuisines’ such as Ethnic Fusion, Plant based evolution, Functional foods, Up-cycled Ingredients, Regenerative agriculture and Immunity-Boosting Foods and ‘industry practices’ such as Zero-waste cooking, Hyper-local sourcing, AI & Automation in Food Preparation, Ghost kitchens and virtual brands and Experiential Dining. Staying ahead of these trends is crucial for food and beverage operators to remain competitive and relevant in the hospitality in 2025.

The Impact of UN Pact for the Future and way forward for Hospitality Sector
The ‘Pact for the Future’ introduced by UN in September 2024 covering Sustainable Development and ESG Practices, Climate action and Resilience, Technological innovation and Digital transformation, Social inclusion and Human Rights, Impact of Global Governance and Partnerships and Tourism and Cultural Preservation will bring both challenges and opportunities for the hospitality sector. Terence Ronson of Pertlink Ltd examines their impacts to the hospitality sector and the key areas to focus on with the support of AI.