This time of year we are all (including me 
) busy trying to forecast what the new food trends are going to be.
I gave a speak on the subject at the UK CESA conference in november – presenting the new and creative concepts that I have encountered in the major cities. Among these a quite unique concept in Barcelona – made by Camper. Watch it here.
Here is an attempt from restaurant guru Michael Whiteman
And here you will find a less colourful attempt from the Magazine Restaurants and Institutions
One thing I have observed is that the new mantra for buffets and food displays is that less is more - simplicity and quality have replaced volume and variety in some of the best and most progressive concepts I have seen. Tappas and Sushi style bites have replace huge displays.
The photos here are both from the spanking new Renaissance Shanghai Hotel - note that the cokkie jars are there for quest to take their pick if the feel like a cokkie with their coffee.
What do you think are going to be the dominant new trends in the Food business this year?
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