food & beverage

When the Graz Opera opens its doors to the 24th Opernredoute on January 25, 2025, the focus will not only be on glamour and sophistication but also on a strong awareness of sustainability. Under the theme “Moonstruck,” elegance, magical ambiance, and environmentally conscious concepts merge this year to create a unique experience.

Today, snacks are versatile, practical and sustainable – the new main meal for modern everyday life. Denmark is leading the way: the snack has become socially acceptable there and is establishing itself as a meal option in its own right, moving away from the image of a mere substitute meal. There has been an interesting shift in terminology: the hot evening meal is called “Middag”. During the day, the trend towards smaller, more flexible meals (Frokost in Danish) is gaining ground.

For the tenth time, “Ikarus” Executive Chef Martin Klein is providing insights behind the scenes of the restaurant with a book. However, the anniversary edition of “Die Weltköche zu Gast im Ikarus” not only offers a look back at the culinary highlights of the last year and a half, but also a deep insight into the world of 17 top guest chefs from all over the world.

The market for innovative, healthy and functional drinks continues to grow and is becoming increasingly diversified. Non-alcoholic cocktails and non-alcoholic beer remain popular. The espresso martini and drinks with herbs and natural ingredients are also becoming increasingly popular, with mindful drinking also playing a role here.

The culinary world is embracing a revolution: vegan cuisine as a sustainable and innovative future. From fine dining to brunch menus, leading chefs like Nikodemus Berger demonstrate that plant-based dishes can deliver gourmet excellence. Explore how creativity and dedication are reshaping gastronomy.

Food trends in gastronomy and nutrition are shifting strongly towards sustainability, naturalness and innovation. Consumers want less and less GMOs and are reluctant to eat cultured meat. It is important for restaurateurs to be aware of these trends and implement them in a well-considered manner. After all, the most important requirement for the food service industry in 2025 is to set a clear focus and simplify offerings and processes as much as possible – also using automation and AI. Food trends are part of this change: it is important to make targeted use of them.