New food regions
Demand for international cuisine was predicted to increase by 20.3% in 2017, claimed EHL, driven by multicultural diversity of the UK’s population.
Particularly popular were spice blends and ingredients for Indonesian, Korean and Cuban dishes and EHL forecasted these would grow in 2017.
Backhouse said: “The taste preferences of UK consumers are always evolving and we’re seeing a greater demand for herb and spice blends from more unusual and exotic places around the world.
“2017 is set to be a successful year for manufacturers who embrace these trends and develop dishes, meal kits, marinades and spice blends for consumers to experiment with in foodservice outlets and in their own homes.”
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