Food For Thought: How Cultural Influences Shape Culinary Trends

Food trends are shaped by culture," in this, we will be diving into the tasty world in which global fusion, eco-dining, functional, and digital gastronomy are food trends of 2024.

Global Fusion 

With consumers more adventurous when it comes to a diverse palette, people's tastes have become much more extravagant and eccentric. Think of the amount of smashed food cultures like Raman Sandwiches ( Aisan and Britan).

With more options and discoveries in food, people can now experiment and play with not just cultures but the structure of food. for example vegan or vegetarian versions of burgers. 

With curiosity comes acceptance and appreciation of cultures, giving this trend a deeper meaning, of support for multi-racial diversity. Therefore Global Fusion stands out compared to its competitors in the market.  
Global Fuiosn is also a big driver on social media, engaging younger audiences and food enthusiasts. 

Recommended Global Fusion restaurants:

Paris -  Dandy Kitchen -  Rue St Denis.
UK - Jikoni
US -  Ajimu Winery Restaurant Asaguiri No Sho - usa, Oita. 
Italy- Ramè Sushi Naturale Italiano - Via Folco Portinari. 

Eco -Dining 

glazed with sustainable ethics, eco dining is, yes you guessed it, housed and made eco-friendly. This helps with reducing food waste and carbon footprint. Eco dining is growing a niche and soon-be global market segment. with this in mind, the eco way lies with many people's values. 

Eco ding is the way to go with longevity also, due to less usage throughout places, the costs run much lower than their not-eco counterparts. 

Paris - Echo,  Rue d'Aboukir.
UK - Apricity Restaurant, Mayfair.
Italy - Piazza Duomo, Alba.
US - Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown, New York

Digital Gastronomy

Yes, the digital world has cooked a storm with its innovation and collaboration with the arts. 

This has pushed the boat in terms of allowing a unique experience for people from all walks of life, be it 3D printed or AI menus. Digital now minimizes human errors and introduces a one-lifetime experience through visuals. 

This could change the way businesses are also made, businesses could now have an AI trial period, tracking what customers like or dislike. This could also be true for the customization of food, settings, and packaging. 

In the bigger picture, this trend is likely to integrate into other sectors as it already has but played more with industries like fashion, art, retail, interiors and many more. 

Paris - Echo, Rue d'Aboukir.
UK - Inamo Soho - Wardour Street | Soho.
Italy - Gastronomia Torino - Giuseppe Giacosa
US - MrBeastBurger - San Francisco, CA.