1、A P R I L 2 0 2 4Introducing more global offerings to your menu can attract customers and boost traffic.Recognizing the different cuisine preferences that appeal to each generation makes for more strategic customer-centric menu design.Continue reading for insights on Gen Alpha through Boomers and un

2、cover which global flavors to leverage on your menu.Generational Preferences:Unveiling Global Flavor TrendsR E S T A U R A N T E D I T I O NFoodservice gets personal.1INTRODUCTION|Generational Preferences:Unveiling Global Flavor TrendsBORN 2011-PRESENTBORN 1981-1996MillennialsBORN 1965-1980Gen XBORN

3、 1921-1964BoomersGen ZBORN 1997-2012Gen AlphaWhether its due to differences in life stages or how the world is evolving,there is no denying that each U.S.generation is unique.Consumer data reveals cross-generational affinity for unique Asian(Japanese,Korean and Thai)and Mediterranean cuisines(Greek,

4、Spanish and“Mediterranean”as its own cuisine category),while familiar cuisineslike Mexican,Italian and Chinesemaintain their popularity.The innovative opportunities for operators lie in paying attention to what makes each generation distinct.Read on to discover everything restaurants need to know ab

5、out global preferences by generation.Consumer Research Conducted by Datassential for SupHerb Farms,January 2024GEN ALPHA|Generational Preferences:Unveiling Global Flavor TrendsGen AlphaAges 0-11First generation to be born completely in the 21st centuryMostly Millennial parentsOver half have a smartp

6、hone or tabletMany eat on-trend ingredients,including plant-based foods1Datassential,A Guide to Gen Alpha,Sept.20232Datassential,The World of Kids Menus,Feb.20241-2 TIMES PER WEEKDATA DIVE:Number of times Gen Alphas parents get their children restaurant food13-5 TIMES PER WEEKDO NOT EAT OUT6+TIMES P