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?