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FOOD AND DRINK: WASTE-FREE DINING WASTE FREE DINING 5 FIVE’S TAKE: As single-use plastics become less socially acceptable, brands will have to adopt alternative eco-friendly solutions.
FOOD AND DRINK: WASTE-FREE DINING ALTERNATIVE, ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS
FOOD AND DRINK: WASTE-FREE DINING In July of 2018, Starbucks made a radical announcement; the global coffee chain will be permanently banning single-use plastic straws come 2020. The decision followed mounting pressure to counteract waste, some of which came from a viral video of a plastic straw being removed from a sea turtle’s nose. Given the mass platform Starbucks occupies, discussion on single-use plastics is now centre stage. At present, National Geographic is running a multiyear story titled ‘Planet or Plastic?,’ a valiant effort to raise awareness about the plastic waste crisis. Scientifically, experts say that the planet has been altered so much that we have entered ‘Anthropocene,’ or the Age of Humans. In the realm of food and drink, businesses large and small are being forced to respond to this new era of plastic consumption. Whether that means stocking eco cutlery or allowing customers to bring their own takeaway containers, the tides are shifting. In Barbados, single-use plastics will no longer be allowed come April 2019. Therefore, brands need to act fast and find creative solutions that will entice consumers. This will also demonstrate corporate social responsibility.
FOOD AND DRINK: WASTE-FREE DINING FOOD FOR THOUGHT Brands around the world are coming up with ways to accommodate a more waste-free world. In this context, responses that are creative, innovative and accessible will be the most noticeable to consumers. For instance, encouraging restaurant guests to bring in their own reusable containers could solve for single-use takeaway packaging.
FOOD AND DRINK: WASTE-FREE DINING
COLONY CLUB — This resort
incorporates crops from its organic
garden into food & drink.
PEG FARM — On this biodynamic
farm, customers can shop
package-free items.
THE CRATE — This eco shop provides
access to local foods and sustainable
utensils.
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STARBUCKS — A new cup design is
being introduced to account for a lack
of straws.
NADA — At this Vancouver grocery
store, all food is sold package-free.
CARLSBERG — The innovative ‘Snap
Pack’ packaging has replaced plastic
wrapping.
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FOOD AND DRINK: PLANT BASED DINING
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FIVE’S TAKE:
To best cater to the tourist market,
Barbadian food and drink businesses will
have to consider plant-based options.
Image Source: Phillip K Smith III
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Restaurants around the globe are catering to a spike in demand for
animal-free dining. Eateries eliminating meat from menus have grown
tremendously in New York, San Francisco and Britain, a country where
3.5M+ residents identified as vegan in 2018, up from 540K+ in 2016.
While vegetarianism was once viewed as a fringe way of life, even the
most mainstream fast casual food providers have had to respond to
growing demands. Of note is the massively popular all vegan chain
ByChloe (pictured right).
In 2018, the historically chuck-only White Castle fast food giant added a
plant-based slider. That same year, TGI Fridays introduced a ‘Beyond
Burger’ made of plant protein. Both examples signal a shift towards the
reduction of meat consumption.
Interest in all things green also comes from the most in-vogue diets.
According to Whole Foods, ‘keto’ and ‘pegan’ (paleo + vegan) are the
go-to preferences for eating in 2019.
On the island of Barbados, there is still a long way to go in this market.
Restaurants that go above and beyond with remarkable menu options
suited to plant eaters will receive the most recognition.
Image Source: Phillip K Smith IIIFOOD AND DRINK: PLANT BASED DINING FOOD FOR THOUGHT As more consumers adopt plant based dining, brands will have to respond accordingly. In this crowded space, only the most original food items will stand out. Given these realities, it’s no longer enough to have a salad on the menu to appease diners. Instead, food and drink brands need to ask: how can that salad (and other plant options) be taken to the next level?
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ITAL FOOD — Vegetarian ‘Ital’ food
from the Rastafarian movement is
widely available.
ECO LIFESTYLE LODGE— At this
retreat, guests are served vegetarian
farm-to-table meals.
RENU COLD PRESSED JUICE — An
assortment of plant-based on-the-go
beverages.
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BYCHLOE — This vegan chain has
championed the fast casual meatless
movement.
IMPOSSIBLE FOODS — These plant
products aim to replicate the taste
and benefits of meat.
PEGAN DIET — Since 2018, paleo +
vegan has increased in Pinterest
searches by 337%
GLOBAL EXAMPLESFOOD AND DRINK: DISCONNECTED DINING DIS- CONNECTED DINING 5 FIVE’S TAKE: Particularly for the tourist market, visitors will be looking for ways to disconnect digitally and reconnect with themselves.
FOOD AND DRINK: DISCONNECTED DINING BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
FOOD AND DRINK: DISCONNECTED DINING According to Food & Wine magazine, one of the top trends for 2019 will be phoneless dining. For chef Marc Forgione, this is about “Breaking bread with your friends without your phone. Along these lines, trying to figure out interactive or shared dishes to make people interact more.” Some restaurants have been trying to incentivise phone-free dining. At New Jersey’s Sushi Lounge, management implemented a ‘Reconnect Tuesday’ special. In exchange for ditching cell phones, guests receive a 20% discount. The desire for a moment of disconnection (particularly at the dinner table) is strong. Google Trends reports that searches for ‘phone addiction’ have surged over the past five years. Businesses in the food industry have an interesting opportunity at hand. Dining is a traditionally social activity, one that managers and owners can start advertising as a way to connect with loved ones. In the Caribbean, tourists are searching for the chance to unplug, take in the scenery and reconnect, especially over a shared meal with loved ones. Brands can also get in on this trend by creating captivating experiences that immerse guests in the moment.
FOOD AND DRINK: DISCONNECTED DINING FOOD FOR THOUGHT Now is an excellent time for food and drink brands to focus on how dining brings people together in an intimate, personal and connected manner.
FOOD AND DRINK: DISCONNECTED DINING
TRIDENT FREEDIVERS — Spearfishing
expeditions immerse divers in
underwater fishing.
NIKKI BEACH BARBADOS — At this
beach club, food & drink presentation
is enthralling.
HARBOUR LIGHTS DINNER SHOW —
Guests are captivated with live show
performances.
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PHONE FREE INCENTIVES — Cafes
are prompting guests to put their
phones away.
#DISCONNECTTOCONNECT — This
past Christmas, Ikea focused on
disconnecting at the table.
PHONE BAN — UK’s Frankie & Benny’s
chain is implementing a phone ban at
restaurants.
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