DELIVEROO PREDICTS FOOD TRENDS FOR 2040: PERSONAL FOOD AIs, VR DINNER PARTIES, AND RESTORATIVE RESTAURANTS

“We are excited to present Deliveroo’s first-ever ‘Snack to the Future’ report and delve into how current food trends may predict the foodie landscape in 2040,” said Seham AlHusaini, General Manager of Deliveroo Kuwait & Qatar. “As leaders in the food space, the future of food delivery looks brighter than ever, with so many industry trends to look forward to. From a rise in personalised artificial intelligence to virtual reality dining experiences, mindful eating practices, and more, the future of food has so much in store.”

According to Deliveroo’s global Snack to the Future report that was written by Avansere with contributions from Will Shu (CEO and founder at Deliveroo), other Deliveroo stakeholders and other guest experts. Here are some key predictions and technological advancements 2040 that are set to rock consumers’ worlds by 2040:

EDIBLE BEAUTY: Get ready to see the food and beauty industry become more integrated than ever with a rise in edible beauty products like anti-aging ice-cream and the chance to dine from hormone-balancing and dopamine driving menus

3D PRINTED MEAL PLANS: From packed lunches to printed lunches, food prep is about to become a lot easier with advances in 3D printing technology helping you create perfectly portioned and nutritionally balanced meals, of your choice, at home

Personal Artificial Intelligence Technology One of the most exciting food predictions for 2040 is the rise of personal artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, tailored to every diner. Expect personal tech devices to be enabled with BreathTech, meaning you can breathe on your device and get a deep level of insight into what foods you should be eating to have optimal impact on your individual health and wellbeing. Moreover, AI could also have a hand in customising highly personalised diets tailored to every individual’s nutritional needs. This AI technology can also offer people their own personal AI (a life-long AI buddy) which will help automate and tailor what you are eating based on your preferences and needs at any given time.

Virtual Reality Dining Experiences Dine with celebrities, royals, and all your favourite people at your desired holiday destination, or recreate food moments from famous movies, all thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology, which will simulate dining experiences from the comfort of your home. Imagine enjoying a delightful lunch in London while tucking into a scrumptious burger on your sofa. Thanks to virtual and artificial reality technology, our brains could be tricked into thinking we are eating something while are actually eating something else. For example, fussy eaters who don’t want to eat their vegetables could put on their smart glasses and think they are eating chocolate or sweets.

‘Restorative’ Restaurants: New restaurant concepts will immerse diners and remove outside world distractions. With some restaurants even choosing to ban personal tech devices from entry, there could be a rise in popularity of silent cafés and restaurants which ONLY offer dining opportunities that encourage mindful eating.

Personalised and convenient. Augmented and virtual — the future of food delivery and enjoyment is set to be an intriguing, immersive and innovative space to see emerge. With many new and exciting opportunities to eat anywhere, anytime and with anyone, the future of meal delivery is most certainly going to be a transformative space.

Personalised and convenient. Augmented and virtual — the future of food delivery and enjoyment is set to be an intriguing, immersive and innovative space to see emerge. With many new and exciting opportunities to eat anywhere, anytime and with anyone, the future of meal delivery is most certainly going to be a transformative space.