International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 5

The changing trends of the food industry in Kerala

  • Author:
  • A S Sujith, Asha John
  • Total Page Count: 15
  • Page Number: 555 to 569

Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Bharatha Mata College, Thrikkakara, Kerala

Online published on 27 September, 2019.

Abstract

Just like in any art form, trends in the food service industry are constantly shifting to reflect the ever changing interests and needs of people. Keeping up with these trends is highly important to restaurant owners, chefs, are really anyone working in the foodservice industry. The Indian food service industry is one of the most vividly growing markets that has seen an outstanding growth during the past decade and continues to expand rapidly during the forecast period. This is attributed to the changing demographics, increase in disposable income, rapid urbanization, and growth of online services. The Indian foodservice market is projected to grow at a rate of 10.3% during the forecast period (2018–2023). Food industry of Kerala is also booming at a high rate so importance of this highly immense as it will help us in understanding the various changes under going in this industry.

Keywords

Tourism sector, Indian cuisines, Kerala cuisines