On the Rise: Vegan and Allergen Menus Options

The catering and hospitality industry is evolving. To keep up with consumer demand, chefs and restaurants owners must update and change their menus to appeal to the latest food trends. Last January, the Veganuary campaign saw over 60,000 people sign up to participate, a huge 260 percent growth from the previous year. For many of these, this has become a lifestyle change with an increase of 350 percent of the number of vegans living in the U.K.

But not every diet change is by choice – for some consumers, their requirements and demands are more than just a food trend but a dietary requirement. With at least 1 in 100 people in the U.K. affected by coeliac disease, and approximately 65 percent of the world's population suffering a reduced ability to digest lactose, chefs are now finding new ways to accommodate for several dietary requirements in their menus.

A Diet ChoiceThere are over 1.2 million vegetarians living in the U.K., of which teenagers are thought to make up the majority…