Premier Foods’ new Insights & Trends Guide unveils food trends for 2016

Premier Foods

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Standard Supplier 29th February 2016
Premier Foods

Premier Foods

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Premier Foods’ new Insights & Trends Guide unveils food trends for 2016

Premier Foods’ new 2016 Insights & Trends Guide has revealed that consumers want to see more interesting fish dishes on menus this year, alongside pulled pork and new chicken dishes cooked and served in different ways. The guide, which also offers a number of on-trend recipes, aims to help chefs ignite their 2016 menus.

More than a third of consumers would like to try more premium chicken dishes, such as BBQ pulled chicken, hot wings and chicken cooked in cola. The research also uncovered which cuisine types are most popular; 45% of consumers would like to see more Mediterranean dishes on 2016 menus, 38% said more Mexican and 37% said more Thai dishes.

Sarah Robb, Channel Marketing Manager at Premier Foods says: “We hear about growing macro trends such as ‘trash to table’ and ‘optimised eating’, but were keen to find out what people really wanted to see on UK menus. We were surprised to discover that diners really want to see more fish on the menu – whether it’s a more indulgent battered fish & chips or a lighter fish dish as a healthier alternative; it is such a versatile ingredient.”

The guide also reveals what chefs are keen to trial on menus this year and 35% said they would be interested in offering on-trend premium chicken dishes. 28% would like to try tapas or sharing platters, and 28% said Mexican dishes – concurring with the consumer results.

All of the recipes in the guide have been specifically developed based on the research findings, and include dishes such as Lime & Chilli Fish ‘n’ Chips, Thai Roasted Chicken and a popular Mexican street food bread, Torta de Adobade, filled with pulled pork. The latest addition to Premier Foods’ menu solutions series, the new guide also includes a masterclass by Executive Chef, Mark Rigby, on how to source, prepare and cook great fish dishes.

Sarah Robb concludes: “Following the traditionally quieter January period, caterers will be getting ready for a number of calendar dates such as Mother’s Day, Easter and May bank holidays; so it is the ideal time for them to shake up their menus. We know that there is a real demand for this type of insight-led information within the foodservice industry, and are excited to see how chefs will be utilising the guide.”

Chefs can download the Insights & Trends Guide from the Premier Foodservice website bit.ly/1QXDDCx

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