Convenience food and catering

Present day society is going through notable changes in its eating habits as a consequence of the impact of new life styles that have changed family organisation.

At the same time, the development of new technologies in the area of food production has meant that consumers now have what are known as service products, which are those specifically designed to help in their preparation and consumption.

The consumption of prepared food in Europe and the USA has doubled in the last ten years. Fast food has become the common form of consumption. The time available for cooking is minimal, with an average of 20 minutes instead of the 2 hours taken up two generations ago. “Easy to prepare” and “ready to serve” the two key ingredients for the majority.