Food 4 thought Issue 65

ISSUE 65 DECEMBER 2015

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WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT?

After taking over the family business, it was my

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY?

vision to expand on the already famous name of Chargrill Charlie’s. Now throughout the Northern Beaches and Eastern Suburbs of

DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING ON YOUR MENU THAT YOUR PARTICULARLY PROUD OF?

My father came to Australia from South Africa in

Sydney, Chargrill Charlie’s is synonymous with

1989. He was in the food business in South

quality chicken and famous chips.

Africa before our family came over to Australia.

My biggest professional achievement is creating

Upon arrival, he bought an existing chicken shop

the vision and opening 2 new stores, (located in

range of Leggo’s tomato products is a winner.

in Coogee. After being in Australia and working

Mona Vale and Rose Bay) within the past 18

We’ve also become quite famous using Edgell

in the shop for many years I took over the family

months. Both of these stores are operating at

Shoestring chips. The Dan and Maz Show on

business and continued its legacy of quality food

roaring rates, and leading into the summer are

2DayFM ranked our Woolhara Store in the top 5

at affordable prices.

bound to be packed with regulars to Chargrill

best chips in Sydney.

WHO HAVE BEEN YOUR MOST FAMOUS CUSTOMERS?

Every store has had its own famous customers.

Charlie’s.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN?

Chargrill Charlie’s famous beef lasagne, using a

WHAT'S YOUR SECRET TO SUCCESS?

Hard work, high quality ingredients, good food

I’m very into cycling, rugby and any sport really.

and great customer service. Providing a happy

Crowe, Pat Rafter, Richard Clapton and Andrew

I love getting down to the beach and enjoying

and positive place to work and creating an

Gaze to name a few.

everything Sydney has to offer, and enjoying it

environment that keeps customers and staff

with my family.

happy.

We’ve had people such as Oprah Winfrey, Russell

WHAT WAS YOUR BEST DINING EXPERIENCE AND WHY?

Engaging every member of society and a family through a variety of offerings, Chargrill Charlie’s

The Cut in the Rocks, Sydney. I had an awesome

really caters for all, from the health conscious to

rib eye steak grilled with only salt and pepper, not

every day meals through to people wanting a

basting to disguise bad meats. Perfectly cooked

great burger and amazing chips. I believe that

with little input from the chef, it was by far the

attitude is what has ultimately lead to our success

best meal I’ve ever eaten.

within the industry.

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WHAT TRENDS DO YOU THINK WILL IMPACT THE INDUSTRY IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS?

The ever changing times have called for a massive need to innovate with new ingredients and super foods such as quinoa. People want to see something fresh and exciting on the menu, but they also want to be able to walk in and have the trusted chicken roll or stuffed chicken that they’ve enjoyed for years. It’s about finding a balance.

WHO DO YOU SEE AS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT CUSTOMER?

We serve a broad spectrum of people, from the household buyer who buys food for the whole family, to health conscious people eating lean chicken and salads, teenagers having burger meals that include Edgell Shoestring chips, and tradies coming in for a hearty meal at lunch time

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or after hours.

Creating an environment that welcomes and caters for everyone has lead to us branching out into doing corporate and private event catering.

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FOOD SAFET Y

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G AVIN BUCKE T T The Gourmet Guardian Pty Ltd www.AustralianFoodSafety.com.au 1800 FOOD SAFETY (1800 366 372)

As an experienced Food Safety Auditor, I’ve seen some things that I wish I

Dr Marc Dussault, The Exponential Growth Strategist describes the difference

hadn't. I've seen horrible examples of cross contamination and personal hygiene

between ignorance and stupidity in a seminar workshop story like this: You

practices that defy belief. I’ve seen broken glass all over products in a freezer,

arrive in a new city late at night and check into a hotel that you haven’t stayed in

food storage areas covered in bird droppings and food being stored in chemical

before. The hotel is on a square block. In the morning, you head out looking for

spray bottles. I’ve seen rotting green meat that I was told was being ‘aged’, grill

somewhere to have breakfast. You exit the hotel and turn left. At the first corner

cleaner labelled as ‘sanitiser’ and more mould inside a dishwasher than what you

you turn left. At the next corner you turn left. At the third corner, you turn left

would expect to find in an entire blue cheese factory.

again and, after walking almost full circle around the block, you find a café. You

But, there is one employee practice that bothers me more than any other.

walked that extra distance because you were ignorant of where the café was.

And that is; when people know what they are supposed to do to make food safe,

But, if you get up the next morning and head out of the hotel and you turn left

but they just don’t do it. It happens almost daily, and I cannot for the life of me

again trying to find the café, then you are stupid.

understand why.

To me, the chef mentioned above is not ignorant. He is stupid. He knows

A good example of this happened two weeks ago while I was conducting an

exactly what he needs to be doing, but instead of doing it he is putting his

internal audit at a large venue where I had been asked to identify any potential

customers, his employer and himself at risk.

food safety hazards in their multi kitchen business.

The penalties that apply to food handlers for knowingly handling food unsafely

When I walked into one of their servery kitchens, a qualified chef was mid way

are much higher than if the person didn’t know.

through plating the desserts ready for lunch. He had the plates on the bench,

These employees have to be identified, controlled and watched as much as

and half the JackStack trolley already filled. However, after seeing me, rather

possible, as they are ticking time bombs.

than continue plating the desserts he decided to stop, put the extra trays in the

Next time you head into your kitchen, stop, look around, and see if people are

fridge, put his hat on, and then put on food handling gloves. Just like he should

doing the right thing, or if they change their practices because they know they

have been doing all along.

are being watched. If they do, what else are they doing deliberately wrong?

Mind you, he didn’t wash his hands before putting the gloves on. But why,

Hmm... food for thought.

when he knew what he should be doing, would he choose to do the opposite?

As an employer and trainer, this behaviour can be almost impossible to change.

Remember the phrase about a leopard and its spots?

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Until next edition. Eat well. Eat safe!

Inspiring Chefs everyday

Ho Ho, Hello Silly Season I always got a little nervous at this time of year. The fact that we were about to get punished with hordes of Christmas parties with the demands of running busy kitchens and generally more customers to feed was just around the corner! I would always hope none of my staff would want to go on permanent summer holidays too - that would push any chef over the edge!

On the flip side is the menu creation and recipe testing process. This is the best part of any chef’s job, as it is creative and breaks the monotony of having to repeatedly cook the same food.

For the festive season, I generally dig through my old favourites plus add in any new ideas that are on trend or seasonal, like plently of fresh seafood and salads.

All I can say is go hard and if you feel a bit under the pump at this time of year, don’t forget that UFS sells great products that can help take the pressure off.

I would like to also personally thank all the chefs who have supported me and UFS in 2015. You are all legends! Have a great Christmas and see you in 2016!

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WHAT DO YOU GET UP TO OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN? Nothing too crazy - I love going down to

THE BEACH ROAD HOTEL IN BONDI BEACH IS AN EASTERN SUBURBS INSTITUTION. THIS MASSIVE WAREHOUSE-STYLE PUB HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. A BISTRO WITH 10 KITCHEN STAFF CHURNING OUT OVER 3,OOO COVERS A WEEK, A SPORTS BAR AND ONE OF SYDNEY’S PREMIERE LIVE MUSIC VENUES. WE CAUGHT UP WITH HEAD CHEF SHOHEL KADER AND PICKED HIS BUSY BRAIN...

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WHAT TRENDS ARE INFLUENCING THE PUB CHEF THESE DAYS? The pub culture is changing – even your standard pub needs to have a variety of

I have always wanted be a chef – growing

exotic dishes on the menu because the

up cooking was always an important part

consumer is so well versed in all types of

of life. My family and love of cooking

cuisine. Creating an experience is also

definitely influenced me to become a chef.

going to be the key to standing out. It’s

WHERE HAVE YOU WORKED?

also good to create menus that reflect you as a person – if you’re not passionate about

North Bondi Italian Restaurant, Black

the menu you’re end product will suffer. If

Bird Café Darling Harbour and the Tag

you are cooking from a personal level the

Hotel, Woolloomooloo.

food always wins.

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CHRIST BULGE WE ALL LOVE CHRISTMAS. IT’S A TIME OF CELEBRATION, FAMILY AND GREAT FOOD. WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES TO AN END THOUGH, THERE’S SOMETHING WE TEND NOT TO LIKE; THE EXTRA WEIGHT THAT CAN COME WITH IT. LUCKILY, GAINING WEIGHT OVER CHRISTMAS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A GIVEN, AND AVOIDING ALL THE FOODS WE LOVE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THE ANSWER. THERE ARE MANY OTHER THINGS WE CAN DO. SO IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR HELP THIS YEAR, TRY THESE STRATEGIES AT CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND DINNER.

It’s probably not surprising that the size of our plates, bowls and glasses influences how much we eat and drink[1]. Simply switching larger plates and bowls for smaller ones can help us eat less[1]. Also, using taller, thinner glasses, rather than smaller, wider ones, can help reduce the quantity of fluid we drink[1].

The colour of crockery also matters – the greater the contrast, the less we’re likely to eat[1]. So choose plates and bowls that contrast with the food you’re serving (eg. red plates would be perfect for serving a meal that consisted of roast meat, broccoli, cauliflower and peas, whilst white bowls wouldn’t be a great choice for your pavlova).

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When food is sitting in front of us it can be really hard to resist temptation and stop ourselves from eating, even if we’re incredibly full.

‘Just one more piece of roast beef or Christmas pudding’ can quickly lead to two or three. The dinner table can be a dangerous place for this, particularly at Christmas when it’s all about sharing food. So how can we eliminate this? Set up all of the food on the kitchen bench or a separate table and pre-serve your meal before sitting down to eat rather than serving yourself directly from the dinner table. It mightn’t seem like much, but this strategy is an effective one. Past studies have shown that it reduces the quantity of food consumed[2].

MAS

When the house is full of enticing aromas from your favourite Christmas dishes it’s easy to get carried away and dive straight in. The best thing you can do to avoid overloading your plate?

Stop, survey your options and weigh up what you really want and what you could do without before picking up your plate. Remember, there’s no need to eat everything all at once. Leftovers can be just as good and sometimes after a day or two they taste even better.

This is one of the easiest of the five. All you have to do is fill half your plate with vegetables before you put any other type of food on your plate. Now, whilst your mind might immediately go to our mum’s mouth-watering scalloped potatoes or cauliflower with cheese sauce, remember the key to vegetables is colour, and lots of it. Always aim to include at least three different coloured vegetables on your plate, and if you’re going for a creamy option balance it out with some equally delicious roasted vegetables.

Let’s face it, one of the best parts of Christmas is dessert. From pudding to Pavlova, we are spoiled for choice. Not when it comes to healthier options though. This is a shame because it means we don’t even give ourselves the opportunity to make a healthier choice. To change this is easy because it all comes down to planning. This year arrange to have a one to one ratio of healthier to more indulgent desserts. For example, if you’re serving fruit pudding with cream, why not also serve a citrus fruit salad drizzled with a small quantity of honey and topped with pistachio nuts? You’ll be surprised by how many people choose the healthier options.

References

1. Ittersum KV, Wansink, B. (2012). Plate Size and Color Suggestibility: The Delboeuf illusion’s Bias on Serving and Eating behavior.

Journal of Consumer Research. 2011 Aug; 39(2):215-228.

2. Wansink B. Slim by Design – Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life. New York: HarperCollins Publishers; 2014. Pg 49.

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ANDREW BRIESE EFFECTIVE FOOD CONTROL IS A BASIC METHOD FOR ENHANCING THE POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS OF ANY FOOD PREPARATION AND HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT.

TO SET UP AN EFFECTIVE PURCHASING SYSTEM YOU SHOULD START BY INVITING SUPPLIERS TO TENDER OR BID FOR THE RIGHT TO SUPPLY YOUR GOODS

SO HOW DO YOU ORDER ONLY WHAT YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT?

An efficient organisation will follow well

Have you considered the following?

levels. A par level is the upper and lower quantity

established food control procedures for handling

• A list of possible suppliers in each goods

of any given item that should be on hand at all

food at all stages of the operation. It is essential to

category?

There are a number of tasks that need to be carried out to establish an effective ordering system. But this can be achieved by working out your par

times. Par levels are the control mechanisms that

know where your stock is at all times in order to

• A standard ‘invitation to tender’ letter?

allow you to delegate the tasks of ordering to

minimise waste and maintain profitability.

• Clearly defined supplier and food

subordinate staff while still remaining in control of

I strongly believe that most venues can lower their

specifications?

the ordering process. They take the guesswork out

food cost by looking at this. Effective food control

• Written responses to your tender letter?

of ordering. To successfully set correct par levels,

has the potential to make a significant and

• A screening process that spells out clearly what

you need to keep track of your usage rates of each

immediate difference to your food cost.

influences your decision?

product. This can be done by considering: • sales data: when do you sell what;

ARE YOU MATCHING QUALITY OF INGREDIENTS FOR THEIR INTENDED USE?

BEFORE YOU ORDER, DECIDE: • What grades of food will be purchased?

• storage area capacity;

Are you buying higher quality ingredients for a

• How much will be purchased?

• supplier delivery times;

particular use, when seconds or a lesser grade

• Which supplier will you use?

would be totally acceptable for the same job? eg:

• Food specifications.

A chef friend of mine was buying an $80 box of

• Who does the purchasing?

• other events that block access to your business for suppliers;

OTHER THINGS TO LOOK AT WHEN ORDERING:

he was crazy – just wasting money! I suggested he

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT AND WHEN YOU NEED TO ORDER?

buy second mushrooms at $11 a box and the sauce

Many chefs do their daily/weekly ordering off the

would be cheaper to produce and taste better.

top of their heads. Two immediate problems

of ingredients as they move in and out of season

Look at what you are buying; is it likely the

emerge from this scenario:

or alter in price due to other factors?

customer will know the difference? If the answer is

1. No one else can perform this set of tasks, as

mushrooms to make mushroom sauce! I told him

“no” it’s a no-brainer. Buying the best quality and most expensive product is not always required.

there is no defined system in place.

2. You cannot maintain control of your

Keep in mind that the product should be:

expenditure and usage without having total

• of an appropriate quality for the dish you are

mental recall of every stock movement during

creating; • purchased in the correct quantity so you don’t

any given period. This is impossible to achieve.

• Are you using seasonal produce wherever possible?

• Is your menu designed to allow for substitutions

• Do your suppliers of seasonal produce (fruit and vegetables,seafood, specialty cheeses, some meats etc) keep you informed of produce availability?

• Have you locked in set pricing for seasonally variable (volatile) products prior to including them on your menu?

have too much and you don’t run out; • and purchased in season from the best supplier.

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– The many flavours of Christmas around the world.

Author Food 4 Thought Culinary Group

Whether it's leaving treats out for Santa and his reindeer or sitting down to turkey and plum pudding with the family, Christmas time is full of beautiful traditions. All over the world, more than two billion people celebrate Christmas and the traditions are as varied as the location with food always playing a major part. This year we thought it would be nice to explore what people will be eating around the world.

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Summer holidays are the norm for us, here in

in a duck within in a turkey and bake it for many

Australia, whether it be enjoying festivities

hours. Known in the States as Turducken, in

outdoors, Carols by Candlelight or BBQ’s with

other countries it’s the Three Bird Roast.

friends and family. Around the world Australians

Now, this bit of information was interesting to

are often perceived to be celebrating on the beach

say the least! A successful advertising campaign in

or having a shrimp on the barbie, yet in reality

the 1970’s in Japan, has made eating at KFC

many still follow English heritage traditions.

around Christmas a national past time. Its

Seafood such as prawns, oysters and crayfish are

chicken meals are so popular during the season

also common together with seasonal fruits,

that stores take reservations months in advance.

berries and cherries. Our traditions, however, are

More than 240,000 barrels of chicken will be

quite different to many.

sold during Christmas, 5 to 10 times KFC’s

Seafood is very popular in Australia due to our

normal monthly sales.

Hallaca

Venezuelan ham-filled bread with olives raisins and capers, wrapped in plantation leaves.

warm climate, location and abundance, yet seafood also features prominently in many countries but not quite how we enjoy it. Many European countries honour the Catholic tradition of meat free meals. Italians celebrate a meal called the Feast of Seven Fishes which starts on Christmas Eve and includes salted cod, sardines and eel. Portuguese are famous for their boiled dried-salted cod with boiled cabbage.

Surprisingly very few countries feature beef on

Spain too enjoys an abundance of shellfish. Fried

the menu however, lamb will generally feature on

carp is popular throughout Austria, the Czech

a Greek or Spanish Christmas menu, curry goat is

Republic and Poland. Scandinavians prefer to

to Jamaica what roasted goat is to Portugal and

have pickled herrings, gravlax or smoked salmon,

various types of sausages being popular

while the Fijians will feast on banana

throughout Europe. But the hardest one for many

leaf-wrapped fish. The one that sounds least

of us to stomach, especially the child within us,

appealing to us would be Iceland and Greenland’s

would be reindeer in Iceland.

Canadian maple glazed Ham

Mattak – whale skin with a strip of blubber!

Although many countries may have fish, just as many still have meat. Christmas would not be Christmas in many homes without Roast Pork, Suckling Pig or Baked Ham. Puerto Ricans adore their national dish of Pig Roast as much as the Romanians their pork based sausages. It wouldn’t be Christmas for Venezuelans without Hallaca ham-filled bread with olives, raisins and capers,

On a sweeter note, the list of traditional desserts

wrapped in plantation leaves and boiled. Did we

and treats is endless and not quite so unusual to

mention the Argentinians and their obsession of

our palate. From Stollen to Panettone,

suckling pig? Say no more! In Fiji, Lovo is a staple

Lebkuchen to Buche de Noel (or Yule log)

as is Hangi in New Zealand. The Christmas ham

Panforte to gingerbread, shortbread to

is more a modern day tradition, be it maple

melomakarona, pavolva to trifle. Now that’s a

glazed in Canada, honey glazed in Mexico or

whole other story that will have to wait for

mustard, egg and breadcrumb coated in the

another issue. Merry Christmas!

Scandinavian smoked F ish

Nordic countries. Interestingly in Romania, various cuttings of pork and boiled liver are diced and packed into a pork stomach similar to salami.

Turkey and goose feature in many Christmas menus from Argentina to Australia, the United States to the United Kingdom and Peru to Lebanon. Brazil too enjoys turkey but not in the traditional North American style. Turkey in Brazil is served with rice, brazil nuts and a variety

Ponder this: Is a Candy cane – a shepherd’s crook

of fruit. Americans will stuff a deboned chicken

or the letter J for Jesus?

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? h g u o n e m e h t y a p do I AUTHOR WENDY MEAD

There has been a lot of publicity in the news of late regarding the unfair payment and treatment of certain groups in the workplace. Minority groups are often seen to be targeted when it comes to unfair and unlawful employment conditions and with the Fair Work Ombudsman picking up on so many cases recently, those that are doing wrong by their employees, either intentionally or unintentionally, must put a stop to it, or they are going to get caught out.

In recent times we have seen some widely publicised cases involving underpaying and mistreatment of staff.

In the one case, it was found that some workers

hospitality operations that think they can

on July 1, 2009. This governs the minimum

were getting paid as little as $10 per hour,

underpay travellers, young people, migrants,

employment laws covering wages, leave

having their passports or licences withheld and

or any other minority group. Those business

entitlements, minimum standards as well as

also being subjected to blackmail in regards to

operators that believe their staff “are lucky to

unfair dismissal protection. Any employee

their visas. This is not the first time that

have a job at all”. And those that think they

that feels they are not receiving the correct

company has been under scrutiny by Fair Work.

will just get away with it.

wages or working under the minimum

In fact in the last 6 years the wages have been

From a café in Sydney underpaying three

standards, are able to contact the Fair Work

under scrutiny no less than 3 times by the wage

Korean workers to the tune of $40,000, a

Ombudsman to report their case, or simply

regulator.

café in Hobart that have underpaid four

to find out if in fact they are being treated

In another, somewhat different case, one

employees a total amount of $20,000 and a

unfairly.

employee stood up against the Workplace

deli in Western Australia that is now owing

Not surprisingly, The Fair Work

Contract they were working under (which had

$20,000 to eight of its employees…the stories

Ombudsman is most active in the hospitality

been certified and approved back in 2005)

are coming out daily and it’s really not good

industry. An industry that whilst offering

demanding that in order to meet minimum

enough. Whilst some employers plead

many a great opportunity to fulfil an

wage conditions, it needed to be changed. Lack

ignorance or lack of understanding of the

amazing career, also relies heavily on

of penalty rates when working in the hospitality

employment laws in Australia, others have

transient staff to fill the fluctuating

industry can make a big difference to the end

already been put on notice by the Fair Work

requirements and demands of the business.

pay packet! She has since been reinstated and

Commission and continue to underpay,

reform of wages has begun.

undervalue and fail to understand the

But then there’s all the other cases that you don’t

ramifications of their actions.

hear much about. The small owner operator

The Fair Work Act 2009 was implemented

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Global market research company Mintel has released its food and drink trend predictions for 2016.

From food alternatives going mainstream to matching DNA and diets, consumers can expect many innovations in product development and strengthening of several ongoing trends in the market place.

g l o b a l fo o 5.

mat chi ng food w i t h exe r ci s e p r og ra m s

1.

The connection between exercise and diet will

ve geta ria n a l t e r n a tives to go ma i nstream

increase as more people become concerned with matching what they are eating with training programs. As consumers progress in exercise

Mintel says that dairy, gluten and meat alternatives

regimes, they will want their diets to progress and

will no longer just be consumed by those with

evolve to match.

dietary needs.

“The rising promotion of programs that encourage

“Veggie burgers and non-dairy milks have escaped

3.

consumers to get and stay active showcases a

said Mintel’s Global Food and Drink Analyst,

susta i nab l e practi ce s w i l l b e neces s ar y

Jenny Ziegler.

Food manufacturers will be required to

and product ranges that progress alongside people’s

“Instead, the growing ranks of novel protein

demonstrate their credentials in environment and

activity levels and goals,” Ziegler said.

sources and potential replacements appeal to the

good sustainability practices.

everyday consumer, foreshadowing a profoundly

“In 2016, sustainability evolves from being good

6.

changed marketplace in which what was formerly

for the bottom line to being a necessary part of

ve r i f yi ng cl ai m s

‘alternative’ could take over the mainstream,” said

new product development for the common good,”

In 2016 consumers and regulators will continue to

Ziegler.

Ziegler said.

insist that all brand origin and stories be better

2.

4.

verified says Mintel.

the realm of substitutes primarily for people with dietary concerns and followers of vegetarian diets,”

eati ng for t he b ody l e ss processed fo o ds, more natural and b e au t y

parallel need for food and drink that helps consumers get acquainted with sports nutrition.

This creates an opportunity for communication

“Consumers have been romanced by product origin, ingredients or inspiration stories,” says Ziegler.

Consumers will continue to be concerned with

Consumers will have an increased focus on eating

With similar claims made by legitimately

eating natural and ‘less processed’ food products.

for beauty. Mintel says this will also see food

hand-crafted as well as mass-produced products,

Mintel say companies will remain under pressure

companies creating more products containing

this proliferation – and occasional propagation –

to remove artificial ingredients or face added

functional substances such as probiotics and

will find consumers and regulators seeking

scrutiny.

collagen.

verifications for all products with claims.

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od t r ends 9.

si ngl e me al porti ons “Across age groups, more consumers are living in

7.

ma t ch in g diets w ith D N A Recent consumer interest in ‘ancient grains and superfoods’ will result in consumers seeking to match diet with their personal physiology and diets that connect with their ancestry or genetic make-up.

8.

so c ia l media i s key

single-person households occasionally eating meals alone,” said Ziegler.

“These meals for one require right-sized products and packaging as well as promotions that further erode any stigma of dining solo,” Ziegler.

1O.

fat i s no l ong e r t o be fear e d There will be more awareness surrounding fats and

CONCLUSION.

acceptance of the benefits of some types of

“These trends explore how consumers’ evolving

unsaturated fat. Fat content will not be the first

priorities, opportunities from advancements in

Social media will continue to play a significant role

thing consumers look at when examining product

functional formulation and the almost inescapable

in the way people eat. Consumers will continue to

labelling.

reach of technology will affect food and drink in

share pictures and stories about their food on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

11.

the coming year,”said Ziegler.

“Consumers are not the only influencers, as

interest in cooking, not only for the sake of

appear ance i s everyt hi ng

nourishment, but for the purposes of sharing one’s

“Flavour has long been the core of innovation, but

whom consumers are choosing to eat and drink.”

creations via social media,” said Ziegler.

more visual and share-focused societies call for

said Ziegler.

“This finds people taking divergent paths: some

innovation that is boldly coloured and artfully

“The trends will play out differently across the

hope to become well-rounded enough to compete

constructed,” said Ziegler.

world based upon a variety of factors, including

on popular television programmes, while others

“Finding inspiration in global foodservice

cultural norms, regional availability and societal

privately cultivate specialties ranging from

offerings, brands can experiment with vibrant

needs. In some cases, established trends from one

cupcakes to curries. Either way, people are cooking

colours and novel shapes to make packaged

area are migrating to new regions, while a few

to share with friends and social media followers,”

products worthy of consumer praise and social

emerging trends have the potential to disrupt the

said Ziegler.

media posts,” said Ziegler.

worldwide landscape,” Ziegler concluded.

“The rise of food-centric media has sparked new

shifting economics, natural phenomena and social media are shaping what, how, where and with

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A Pricewatercoopers (PwC) report has found that Chinese citizens are eating 400 per cent more meat today than they were in 1971.

The increase in meat consumption has added to the average total daily calorie intake, China’s population now eats 3, 074 calories per day compared to 1, 863 in 1971.

Agricultural advisor to PwC, Richard Ferguson, says the increasing food consumption presents opportunity for both Chinese and international food companies despite the country’s current economic problems.

“China’s changing diet is already exerting a powerful influence on domestic and international

.........

agriculture,” Ferguson said. “Amid volatility in

Chinese meat consumption has increased by over since the ’70s

towards consumerism, means the outlook for soft

.........

commodities markets, China’s continuing shift food stuffs is relativity bright.”

PwC says that China’s agricultural market is shifting towards meat production to help cater for demand, but unlike in the past the country is no-longer self-sufficient when it comes to food supply. According to PwC China is particularly more dependent on feedstock imports of soya bean and corn.

“Self-sufficiency is no longer a practical policy goal for China,” said Ferguson. “The government appears to recognise this with its priorities shifting towards high-value crops, such as fruits and vegetables, and a focus on quality and food safety.”

“Simultaneously, China is venturing overseas to bolster its food security through investments in foreign farmland and the acquisition of companies across the broader food value chain,” Ferguson continued. “This is where the global impact of China’s increasing food needs will be felt most acutely. These acquisition trends, driven by domestic policy imperatives, are likely to continue.”

PwC also stated that there is an opportunity within China for companies which specialise in digital mapping, traceability, soil, analysis, precision farming and waste management.

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6

Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas Pudding?

What is the italian sweet bread often served at Christmas?

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7

Which Christmas food is considered good luck to eat on each of the 12 days of Christmas?

Which way do you traditionally stir the Christmas pudding for good luck?

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3 What is Bread sauce traditionally flavoured with?

What fruit, when stored with Christmas cake, will keep it moist?

4 What is a female turkey called?

5 What is the German yeast cake often served at Christmas?

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