Restaurants cultivate their own gardens and farms for a fresher menu
Implications - A natural convergence of the sustainability movement and farm-to-table ideals, self-sustaining restaurants that produce many of their own ingredients points to the future of dining. Often incorporating aeroponic and hydroponic technologies, these projects are at the forefront of the urban gardening movement and speak to a consumer preference for fresh, organic and locally produced food.
Workshop Question - What does the future of your industry look like and where do you see your brand's role in getting there?
Trend Themes
1. Self-sustained Dining - Self-sustaining restaurants that produce many of their own ingredients points to the future of dining.
2. Urban Farming - The concept of farm-to-table dining one step further by growing food on-site.
3. Sustainable Farming - Champions sustainable and progressive farming and eco-friendly dining.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels and restaurants should explore self-sustaining initiatives using urban farming technologies to provide fresher and healthier ingredients.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage sector should adopt sustainable practice of using leftovers to reduce waste and implement an innovative closed-loop system.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers should explore herb-covered design for restaurants, creating immersive dining experiences that utilize design elements to infuse natural fragrances and elevate the taste of the food.
