The Future of F&B Industry

As we move past another Covid-19 wave and gear up for normalcy, there is something that needs attention – the food and beverage trends and it’s likely future. Covid-19 has rewritten the playbook of the industry largely, but from the start of the chain to the end of it. 

As per research and observations, our Director, Mr. Akshit Gupta says 2021 will be a year of ‘Renaissance of Indian Native Cuisines’ along with a positive turnaround in farming and consumption trends. 

What does the future of F&B Industry look like in 2021? 

“Did you say food consumption experience? It’s a dynamic environment that changes with every passing day. With the way people consume, the producers too think about changes they need to make in their recipes and ways of production, which further affects and makes the farmers change the way they grow the basics. It’s a vicious cycle of adaptations and provisions. It’s an ever evolving industry.”, says Akshit Gupta, our Director and Bakery Expert.

Based on the inputs from clients ranging from bakers to restaurateurs to health & nutrition industry experts, ARS shared his analysis on the future of the industry. 

1. Food will be served, reimagined – Physical lunches, dinners, outings were all about that luxurious experience. It is now about safety too. Experts predict innovative serving and packaging solutions along with artisanal offerings to recreate that experience at home. 
2. Exploration of Indian ferments and experimentation – Indian herbs, wisdom and application has been perceived and even proven to provide with health benefits of fermentation. There’s also an increase in interest in cuisines and flavours from North East India. 
3. Organic home growns will be preferred – Conversations around sustainability and healthy produce is the centrestage. People want variety in whole foods and thus comes the need of increased farming that is pure and chemical free. Veganism is going mainstream. 
4. Regional cuisine is the next thing – With industrial kitchens coming to homes, the cooks of houses have also started to explore and bring out their talent with their secret regional recipes that are being appreciated across lands, and of course social media, along with helping the restaurants cope up with the ever growing demand of innovation. 

If you’re a manufacturer of any food and beverage item and planning your year ahead, it is imperative for a business like yours to stay up to date and adapt & prepare for the dynamic environment. Experiment with your recipes or processes, your business should cater to the needs and expectations of the industry as well as consumers. ARS, being a leading ingredients supplier in India supports every innovator and hence caters to their custom needs.