3 Ways to Tap into the Nostalgia Food Trend
With 40% of consumers looking for food items to remind them of childhood or better times, now is the time to serve up nostalgia on your menu. Let’s look at four ways to make this trend a hit for your diners:
- Cater to generational preferences. Different American generations consider different foods nostalgic. By analyzing your operation’s demographics, you can develop options that are likely to appeal to the majority of your customer base.
- Offer a twist on familiar dishes. While diners love classic comfort foods, many also look for unique or adventurous flavor profiles. Turkey and cranberry, a pairing usually associated with the holidays, gets a brand-new application in this White Turkey Burger with Cranberry Chili Chutney. Or capture the attention of mac and cheese lovers with this zesty Queso Mac & Cheese, featuring pico de gallo and crumbled queso. Add excitement to your entrées when you offer this Southern-inspired Roasted Turkey with Peach Bourbon BBQ Glaze.
- Blend functionality and nostalgia. Give diners the best of both worlds by offering classically comforting or nostalgic dishes featuring better-for-you ingredients that meet the trend for functional foods. Adding turkey as an alternative to the traditional beef patty is an easy way to let health-conscious diners enjoy your burger offerings.
The Dutch Baby with Turkey Sausage, Turkey Bacon & Caramelized Maple Apples will satisfy guests craving indulgent breakfast flavors while providing a leaner alternative to pork products.
When diners associate positive memories with your offerings, they’re more likely to return. How will you play into the nostalgia trend on your menu? Share your ideas on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
Sources:
how-to-leverage-trends-to-create-sustained-menu-success-2024-technomic.pptx
https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/25109-nostalgia-to-drive-flavor-innovation-in-2024
