December 20/Chicago/Prepared Foods E-dition -- With the end of one year just a couple of weeks away, it seems an appropriate time to examine what 2011 and beyond may hold for the food and beverage industry. Likely leading the way for a number of manufacturers will be the health and wellness trend that continues to manifest itself in a number of ways.
In its examination of trends to watch in 2011, Technomic noted healthful versus indulgent will gain importance in restaurants. “As federal menu labeling requirements take effect in 2011, the issue of healthful vs. indulgent fare -- on the menu and in menu descriptions -- gets complicated. Look for more items and detailed descriptions on “healthy” menus -- including gluten-free fare as well as more ‘under x calories’ items.”