As we head into the New Year (yes, it's hard to believe, but we're at that point in the calendar again), it's time to look at the food and beverage trends that await in 2024. From technological advancement to how we approach foodservice to the latest in flavor trends, the first step to industry success is understanding where we're headed as an industry.
Connected and Smart Kitchens
The dawn of smart technology has ushered in a new era for commercial kitchens. Intelligent ovens, refrigerators, and cooking devices are becoming commonplace, offering remote control and automated features for enhanced efficiency and consistency. Voeller's cutting-edge lines seamlessly integrate with this trend, providing operators unprecedented control and connectivity, ensuring precision in every culinary creation.
Energy Efficient Foodservice Equipment
Of all business types, restaurants and foodservice operations are some of the largest consumers of energy. Couple that with the notion that today's consumers are more likely to purchase from sustainability-minded companies, and the result should be a desire for today's foodservice operators to reduce energy consumption. With California and other states considering gas appliance bans, the need for eco-friendly alternatives is more apparent than ever.
The Need for Versatility
Whether it's a diverse menu with items that can appeal to customers with different dietary restrictions and preferences or the equipment that can enact those menus, versatility is key in today's marketplace. Voeller's versatile lines cater to this need seamlessly, providing commercial kitchens with equipment that can provide multiple cooking functions in a single footprint, allow restaurants to take service outside, or even enhance the point of sale by increasing revenue potential.
Overhead Matters
No, we're not talking about overhead in the figurative sense. We're literally talking about overhead ventilation. Beyond meeting safety standards, advanced ventilation systems contribute to a comfortable working environment for kitchen staff. Voeller recognizes the importance of a well-ventilated kitchen and integrates state-of-the-art ventilation solutions into our equipment lines. These systems not only ensure safety and compliance but also prioritize the well-being of the kitchen team, creating an optimal workspace that helps reduce energy costs.
Save Labor with Automation
Suffice it to say labor will still be a challenge for the foreseeable future, and this puts automation in a prime position to take center stage. Automated grills, fryers, and cooking equipment enhance consistency in food preparation, reduce labor costs, and improve overall kitchen efficiency. We look forward to seeing where automation will take our commercial kitchens of the future, and our bet is that some of them will look pretty, well, futuristic.
Voeller is here to help.
As we navigate the culinary landscape of 2024, the integration of smart technology, energy-efficient solutions, versatile equipment, and other emerging trends will be top of mind here at Voeller. We're committed to helping our customers adapt and grow in this changing landscape, and we invite you to reach out to us with any questions.
