Flavour fatigue
The public interest in complicated feelings is hampered by fatigue, anxiety, and stress. In the early months of the Ebola outbreak, 90% of American customers bought chocolate. 85%t of customers say their favourite foods make them feel “normal,” and nearly half say they make them happy. In the autumn menu communication sprint, Food for Climate discovered similar results.
Mental health awareness
In the spring of 2020, one out of every four youths aged 18 to 24 surveyed reported committing suicide. Anxiety or depression symptoms were reported by over a third of the 5,412 survey respondents across all age categories. People under the age of 40 believe that mental health is just as essential as physical health.
Sustainability is a table bet
Plant-based food consumption is increasing in the United States, and all indications are that this trend will continue in 2021.A survey by menu research firm Datassential found that 58% of U.S. respondents in July 2020 said they wished to increase their consumption of plant-based foods. The pandemic boosted the rise of vegetarianism on the other side of the pool. With clothes and home goods companies developing new items, eco-conscious mindsets have crept into the fashion, retail, and travel businesses.
Relocalisation
Relocalisation is a social movement that promotes the use of locally produced goods and services in communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled people to investigate what’s in their immediate surroundings. Many people were inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement to seek out local businesses run by people of colour. This trend was also sparked by grocer shortages, with many people discovering that their local food systems are more stable. Even mega-corporations like Unilever see the benefits of relocalisation, with the company’s CEO declaring that the company will no longer export products worldwide.
A desire to commune with nature
Many people in Japan who come across forest land are inspired by 2020. People in the United Kingdom do not view the forest, yet their backyards can be a natural oasis. Urban adoption programmes are widespread in some cities (such as Detroit) and nations (such as the United Kingdom and Australia). By 2020, some people want to establish a garden style. Rewilding is the reintroduction of nature and a kind of living that is in tune with it. It’s all about health: a healthy environment, a healthy mind, and a healthy body.
Health and immunity are important
Almost 90% of adult customers in the United States nowadays seek functional advantages in their food, beverages, and, of course, supplements. The COVID-19 pandemic also impacted Briton’s diets, with 51% claiming to be eating more fruits and vegetables due to the outbreak. In India, there is a strong emphasis on using one’s diet to strengthen one’s immune system, with many people highlighting the potential of ayurvedic ingredients.
Democratisation
The Black Lives Matters movement 2020 will have a long-term impact on how we talk about and confront racial and economic disparities. The emphasis on racial equality will seep into the other topics discussed in this article. Nature access, healthy food availability, minority business support, the democratisation of sustainable living options, general needs for mental health services and programmes, various flavours, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community representatives in local and global food systems are all issues that need to be addressed.
