DAWN FARMS TOP 9 | ISSUE 42| 2019
GLOBAL UPDATE ON CONSUMER, MARKET AND MENU INSIGHTS.
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1. NEW CHICKADILLA IN TOWN
KFC Spain introduced a new Chickadilla concept in time for Mexican celebration ‘Day Of The Dead’. This quesadilla is a flour tortilla with 2 fried chicken fillets, yogurt sauce, chopped tomato, Doritos chips and queso folded and pressed inside. On the basis that those who have returned from ‘the other side’ are best placed to test the new concept, KFC held a competition where you can win free Chickadillas if you publish your own obituary in a newspaper – click here to view> The 4 most creative obituaries as selected by a panel of judges will win.
2. PAPA JOHN’S LUSTS AFTER CRUSTS
Papa John’s USA has announced it is taking the ‘guard rails’ off innovation. First up is a new Garlic Parmesan-flavoured crust, taking the original garlic-dusted crust and topping with parmesan, served with its signature garlic dip. This is Papa John’s first new flavour option for its original dough in 35 years. To celebrate the launch of the new crust, the limited edition Garlic Parmesan Crust Luster is a concept involving 90% crust surrounding a small circle of sauce, cheese, and toppings, available to selected locations nationwide.
3. FESTIVE SANDWICHES GET SET GO
Costa Coffee is one of the first to release its Christmas food-to-go range onto UK shelves. New additions include an all-new British Turkey & Trimmings Toastie; a Turkey Feast Baguette and Brie, and Cranberry & Bacon Panini. We also note the return of the Pigs In Blanket Mac n Cheese. Pret A Manger’s new festive menu features its original Christmas Lunch sandwich (port & orange cranberry sauce, baby spinach and crispy onions). It also adds a gluten free Christmas Lunch sandwich with free-range turkey, herby pork stuffing, port and cranberry sauce and mayo. Pret is donating 50p from each sale to the Pret Foundation, which aims to ‘break the cycle of homelessness’.
4. KFC NOT YOUR USUAL CHEESEBURGER
Congrats to South Africa for winning the Rugby World Cup – and congrats to KFC for its new ‘high-tech’ concept store in Sandton, and the launch of its limited edition Nacho Crunch Burger. The South African flagship store boasts a host of new technology and features, rigged to reflect industry trends and the ‘ergonomic needs’ of fast food consumers, namely WIFI & wireless charging ports, self-service kiosks and dedicated click-and-collect parking spots. Another innovation from South Africa is the Nacho Cheese Crunch Burger featuring a crunch chicken fillet smothered in nacho cheese, topped with a slice of cheese, cheese-flavoured nacho chips (yes, that’s three layers of cheesy flavour).
5. WAITROSE LOOKS BACK AT 2019
Posh crumpets, celery juice, environmentally friendly household products and vegan ready meals were all the rage in 2019 as shoppers looked to simplify their lives, according to Waitrose’ annual food & drink report. Noodles, grains, seaweed and tahini were also a hit with food skewers another highlight (sales of metal skewers rose 9%). Note 4 trends predicted to make an impact in 2020: Middle Eastern food, ‘seacuterie’, salt substitutes and high standard meat.
6. WE’RE NOT ALL VEGANS
New Nutrition’s 2020 report reveals meat consumption is showing growth alongside plant-based options. Meat producers are looking at new ways to rejuvenate meat-based dishes, highlighting relevant consumer triggers such as sustainability, provenance, premiumisation and convenience. In the US, organic meat claims are up +13% and grass-fed claims up by +12% in the past year. Meat snacks are also on the rise with sales increasing as consumer look for on-the-go, quick protein fixes. Trending topics such as keto, high protein and ‘good fats’ make room on plates for both meat and plants.
7. SMOKIN’ HOT AUTUMN FLAVOURS
Ask us about our new Signature Smokes range as smoky flavours enter the limelight this autumn. The beauty of smoke is that nearly any ingredient can be smoked. Smoked flavour profiles include hickory and mesquite smoke along with maple, applewood and cherrywood smoking techniques emerging into the last quarter of 2019. Take for example Pit-Smoked Beef Brisket from Subway USA, Smoky Sriracha Wings at Pizza Hut USA, Pret’s Smoky Chicken Chorizo Soup or Kotipizza’s Berlusconi featuring Smoked Reindeer. And it’s not just food that’s following the trend, with coffee retailers giving their hot drinks a sweet but smoky edge.
8. LUSTUCRU JOINS LE CLUB
French meal solutions company Lustucru has set its sights on the snacking/food-to-go market in partnership with Maison Monterrat (Panzani Group). It has introduced a new range of gourmet sandwiches called ‘Le Club Francais’, stressing its French origins and ingredients such as AOP butter and flour from French wheat. The four ‘club’ builds include for example wafer thin ham & Emmental, wafer thin chicken and cucumber. Lustucru is taking on market leaders Sodebo and Daunat in the €496mn French sandwich market; the 2 players represent almost half (46%) of the market.
9. LOOKING AHEAD TO 2030
Looking ahead 10 years, foodservice will see competition intensify, with greater digital interactions and off-premise sales taking precedence – according to a new NRA report Restaurant 2030 – click here to read more >> Continuing the momentum behind mobile, industry should expect ordering, paying and even training to be done on mobile phones. Energy efficient equipment and “ghost” restaurants that only offer delivery will also become commonplace. Restaurant space will be reconfigured, customised marketing promotions will likely be implemented and food-chain safety will be in the spotlight.
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