The year of 2020 has
shown a rise of awareness in sustainability, and more and more people are
adopting sustainable lifestyles. The public is also showing increasing concern
about waste, but are still generally apathetic about the wastefulness of the
animal agriculture industry, which is a
leading cause of greenhouse gas
emissions, water contamination, deforestation, and a host of other environmental calamities.
Here are some current
trends in food and sustainability as reported by Tastewise.io the leading source for AI enhanced cooking and restaurant information and trends. Their enterprise package costs somewhere north of $10,000 but you can get started for free here.
The majority of people who
eat sustainably do so for their health
The primary motivation
people are choosing to eat sustainbly is for their health, and not for
environmental considerations. That being said, environmental concerns (including
consuming locally, recycling and waste management) are growing in discussions around the globe.
Veganism is the most common form of
sustainable eating
A strong link exists between
sustainability and vegan/plant-based diets, which is directly related to the
health benefits that both lifestyles provide.
Conversations regarding sustainability
mainly take place on the coasts
The highest amount of social
conversations that center around sustainability happen in coastal states. The
reason may be because many of these states have beautiful coastlines, national
parks, liberal-leaning politics, and a cultural emphasis on environmental
protection.
For sustainable keto dieters, meat still wins over veganism
The vast majority of keto dieters who are sustainably conscious
turn to options like grass-fed beef. Vegan keto-dieters look beyond animal
products for items rich in fat and protein. This points to an industry
opportunity for more sustainable meat options, in addition to protein-rich,
low-carb, plant-based products suitable for keto diets.
Sustainable seafood is popular in
restaurants and for home cooks
Meat is the leading option for
sustainability-focused consumers in general, but sustainable seafood is the
most commonly found category on restaurant menus and in recipes.
On-the-go items are trending in the
sustainable food and beverage space
Beverages in particular are a natural fit for convenient, portable, and
sustainable considerations, and they figure highly in sustainable trends.
Sustainable coffee is on the rise
Many of today’s consumers want to steer clear of coffee that
is associated with inhumane labor and harmful environmental practices. They are
instead focusing on organic, responsibly-sourced beans, recycled capsules, and
fresh brews. Sustainable coffee is also highly prevalent on menus. It’s the
third category after sustainable seafood and cheese.
Sustainable juices and smoothies benefit from social media
exposure
Juice and smoothie bars that acknowledge consumer interest
in sustainable cups and straws benefit from a growing social media exposure,
although wasteful packaging is usually not taken under consideration.
Sustainable and healthy foods and
beverages will shine in 2020
Sustainable food and beverages showed
significant growth in both social conversations and menu offerings in 2019.
Consumers are expected to continue demonstrating an ever-increasing interest in
health.
*Source: tastewise.io
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