March 9, 2023
The food sector is among those undergoing the most significant changes. The energy revolution and climate change have inevitably highlighted our eating habits, challenging old trends to make way for new consumption patterns.
Glocal approach
After the pandemic and following the political events related to the Ukrainian conflict, the various players in the supply chains have become aware of the risks linked to relying exclusively on certain channels or countries for food imports. Consumers are increasingly conscious, preferring locally produced products over imported ones whenever production is possible. The glocal approach, also called New Glocal, will bring new opportunities for restaurateurs, who will be able to rely on shorter and more sustainable supply chains.
The spread of fermented products
From a gastronomic perspective, fermented products enhance the distinctive taste sensation induced by monosodium glutamate, typical of broths, roasts, cheeses, and other animal or plant-based products. Moreover, their production does not require complex processes and offers a valid method to minimize waste. They fit well within two mega-trends: health-focused products, characterized by a high nutrient content, and the discovery of the fifth taste: umami.
No-waste attitude
More sustainable but also more focused on avoiding waste. The energy crisis and climate change have pushed consumers to reflect on the origins of waste and to find new strategies to reduce it due to alarming data: more than 17 billion tons of CO2, over 4 million tons of wasted food, and water consumption exceeding 11 billion cubic meters annually.
Food commerce: quick and green
Increasingly demanding, but in a positive way: shoppers are more aware of healthy products that benefit both health and the planet, while facing the fast pace of everyday life. Online purchases from companies that guarantee green, glocal, and certified products are becoming more frequent, an acceleration triggered by the pandemic.
At Boniviri, we study consumer habits and preferences to provide products that closely meet their needs while ensuring a short, fair, and sustainable supply chain from both environmental and social perspectives.
Producers are our sentinels: thanks to their responsible choices, often not aligned with what large-scale distribution demands, they preserve tradition and biodiversity that would otherwise be lost due to market rules they cannot comply with.
