Sausage dishes flavored with curry spices are losing popularity in cafeterias and dining halls.
Insights: Public canteens and institutional kitchens are adapting menus to include lighter, plant-based, and lower-calorie options in response to increasing health awareness and dietary guidelines.
German canteens are bidding farewell to their once-favorite dish, currywurst. Previously ruling the canteen scene, currywurst with fries has slid down to fourth place, struggling to stay in the limelight. Apetito, the caterer behind this shift, attributes this decline to the surge in health-conscious eating habits.
In the past, currywurst ruled supreme. But the tide is turning, and international or vegetarian dishes are stealing the spotlight, making it tough for German classics like currywurst to keep up. Surprisingly, spaghetti Bolognese has regained the top spot, followed by Chicken Korma and Bami Goreng. Vegetarian dishes, including cheese spaetzle and vegetarian spaghetti Bolognese, are also making their way into the top 5.
Apetito supplies food to kindergartens and schools, where the preference for vegetarian food among youngsters is on the rise. In Apetito's rankings of edibles in kindergartens and schools, vegetarian lentil soup takes the top spot, followed by vegetarian spaghetti Bolo and vegetable ravioli. Only two meat dishes, fish sticks and chicken fricassee, manage to crack the top 10.
Among seniors, however, the story is different. They continue to crave meat-based dishes. Apetito's senior facilities' favorites are Beef Roulade with Potatoes and Red Cabbage, Pea Soup with Sausage, and Beef and Bean Stew. Vegetarian dishes struggle to break into the seniors’ favorites list, with Potato Pancake with Apple Sauce and Königsberger klopse commanding the lowest rankings.
Munching on meat doesn't seem to be going out of style for older folks, as they often yearn for the tastes of the past. However, the willingness to try new things and embrace vegetarian food is on the rise among seniors as well.
Apetito stands as one of the largest canteen operators and convenience food manufacturers in Germany. With a turnover of around 1.35 billion euros in the previous year and approximately 12,649 employees, the company experienced an 8.5% growth compared to 2023 without disclosing its profit margin.
Sources: ntv.de, jki/dpa
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- The rise in health-conscious eating habits has led to a decline in the popularity of currywurst in German canteens.
- Health awareness and dietary guidelines are causing public canteens and institutional kitchens to adapt their menus to include lighter, plant-based, and lower-calorie options.
- International or vegetarian dishes are replacing German classics like currywurst, making it challenging for them to compete.
- Spaghetti Bolognese has reclaimed the top spot in canteen menus, followed by Chicken Korma and Bami Goreng.
- Vegetarian dishes, such as cheese spaetzle and vegetarian spaghetti Bolognese, are growing in popularity and making their way into the top 5.
- Among youngsters, the preference for vegetarian food in kindergartens and schools is increasing significantly.
- In Apetito's rankings of edibles in kindergartens and schools, vegetarian lentil soup takes the top spot.
- Vegetarian spaghetti Bolo and vegetable ravioli also rank high on the list, while only two meat dishes, fish sticks and chicken fricassee, manage to crack the top 10.
- Among seniors, however, the preference for meat-based dishes remains strong.
- Even though seniors often yearn for the tastes of the past, the willingness to try new things and embrace vegetarian food is increasing among them as well.
- Seniors continue to favor meat-based dishes such as Beef Roulade with Potatoes and Red Cabbage, Pea Soup with Sausage, and Beef and Bean Stew.
- Vegetarian dishes struggle to break into seniors' favorites list, with Potato Pancake with Apple Sauce and Königsberger Klopse commanding low rankings.
- apetito is one of the largest canteen operators and convenience food manufacturers in Germany.
- The company experienced an 8.5% growth compared to 2023, with a turnover of around 1.35 billion euros and approximately 12,649 employees.
- apetito's success in adapting to the changing dietary trends has shown the importance of catering to the growing demand for healthier options.
- The increase in health-consciousness extends beyond Germany, as people worldwide are seeking ways to improve their health and well-being.
- Embracing a healthier lifestyle involves not only adopting a plant-based or lower-calorie diet but also focusing on fitness and exercise.
- Fitness and exercise can help prevent and manage chronic diseases such as cancer, respiratory conditions, digestive health issues, and heart disease.
- Chronic diseases are a significant concern, with over 56 million Americans living with them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- In addition to managing chronic diseases, health-conscious individuals are also prioritizing mental health and wellness.
- Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress affect millions of people globally, making it essential to address this aspect of health.
- Stress management, therapy, and medication can help improve mental health and well-being.
- Moreover, addressing family health is crucial, and parents are becoming increasingly focused on their children's health and well-being.
- Parenting involves providing a healthy environment for children to grow and develop, with proper nutrition, exercise, and medical care.
- Children are particularly susceptible to conditions such as obesity, allergies, and asthma, requiring attention to their health needs.
- Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus, have been increasing in prevalence in recent years.
- Environmental science has a role in understanding the causes of these disorders and developing therapies and treatments.
- Additionally, climate change has far-reaching implications on health, from respiratory conditions to skin conditions and even neurological disorders.
- The manufacturing industry must take steps to address these challenges and promote workplace-wellness, including implementing policies on sick leave, mental health support, and nutrition education.
