The pandemic has changed every part of the food and drink industry.

Restaurants have begun catering delivery services, cloud kitchens, and more secure digital menus. 

Highlights

• (F&B) industries are working completely differently than they did in the past.
• Many people are more interested in going vegan or simply healthier.
• The restaurants are increasing their menus to include delivery and takeaway.

It’s been over a year since India’s initial lockdown, which has altered our lifestyles and, most importantly, how we eat. The epidemic has reshaped all aspects of the industry of food and drinks. Restaurants operate differently than they did previously. Several restaurants are now offering meal delivery, cloud kitchens, and more secure digital menus to accommodate the latest developments. Customers are also changing their preferences dramatically, as they’ve become more cautious about hygiene and personal hygiene to prevent disease. We will review some of the most significant changes to the food industry operation we have seen recently.

The following are the trends in food that have reshaped the food industry and ensured the sustainability of services.

1. Takeaway and delivery services: Restaurants have started delivering food in line with evolving trends to meet customers’ needs. Certain big eateries also have guidelines that outline the measures they’ve adopted to ensure hygiene and the safety of food delivery.

2. Organic food and plant-based diets The movement towards vegan foods has increased during the pandemic. People are more inclined towards organic and plant-based nutrition. The younger generation is more keen on becoming vegan and healthier. Restaurants have also started adding and changing their menus for vegans as well.

3. Foods and drinks that boost immunity Foods and beverages that boost immunity: People are currently trying different ways to boost their immune system by experimenting with various immune booster drinks and drinking them daily.

4. Home cooks who are aspiring: Pandemic has increased the demand for home-cooked food. Many have begun Tiffin service and are creating free health thalis for quarantine to assist COVID-19 people and patients’ families. Numerous small entrepreneurs and home cooks are taking part in this idea.

5. Safe digital menus Restaurants are now adopting digital methods of daily operation, such as digital menus and digital payment and feedback. This will mean less human contact and ensure safety.

Additionally, this lockdown has made many of us get into the kitchen to make trendy online recipes.