Wellness

FUNCTIONAL FOODS
Science is only beginning to scratch the surface of how nutrition impacts both our physical and mental health, but some ingredients are already being hailed as foods with added benefits. Tumeric is said to be anti inflammatory, matcha is packed with antioxidants while adaptogens like ginseng and mushrooms can combat stress. It’s well recognised that probiotics like kimchi and yoghurt aid in gut health.
AQUATIC PLANT INGREDIENTS
Aquatic plants are forecast to be a growing trend as we head into 2025. Readily available and packed full of nutrients and protein, they are considered a sustainable food source. Duckweed has been consumed in Asia for centuries and with 43% protein when dry, plus micronutrients like iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and omega-6, it really is the ingredient with everything.
FOOD INSIGHTS
Throughout 2024, we continued to monitor the new openings and innovation within the global hospitality industry as the world got back to normal. We’ve seen the continued resilience that fuels the evolution of the food and restaurant trends and we look forward to the continuous growth of the industry in 2025-2026.