Summarize trends in current cuisines.
Summary should include the influence of
- environmental concerns and sustainability
- waste management practices
- locally produced foods
- organically grown foods
- genetically engineered foods
- diet choices (e.g., pescatarian, lacto-ovo, vegan, keto, paleo)
- social media
- television.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What health concerns have changed the way consumers eat when dining out?
- What are genetically engineered foods? Why might that information be important to include in a menu?
- What are organically grown foods? How might their use affect the financial health of the food operation?
Communication
- How can a food operation communicate its desire to follow cuisine trends? How can this be marketed to customers?
- How can a food operation communicate the food trends being offered? How can social media be used to bring awareness to customers?
Leadership
- How can a food operation set goals regarding cuisine trends?
- How can changing trends in food meet customer needs?
Management
- How can food operations be sure that food sources are reliable?
- How can food operations use earth-friendly waste-management techniques?