At Aramark Workplace Experience Group, our industry experts are dedicated to discovering, investigating, and testing the newest industry innovations. We are committed to solving our clients' biggest pain points and developing inventive solutions that directly impact their operations. The vast majority of this industry is old school in its approach and thinking. Our subject matter experts have changed that narrative. Through forward-thinking initiatives and unique insights from our designers, our experts are always in tune with our client's wants and needs, enabling us to generate the acumen necessary for our clients to stay up-to-date in this industry and exceed expectations.
Teams around the world are looking for nontraditional and new ways to bring food to their tables. Clients continue to grow interested in a variety of subjects, from sustainability to modern-day equipment design. Below are the discoveries and prevailing interests our industry experts identified throughout the year, showcasing ways to help you stand out and transform the workplace.
In this market, we understand the paramount importance of time, efficiency, and labor savings. Our teams have recognized the substantial drive to create a better experience for consumers in significantly less time. Clients are looking for the ability to hold hot food for longer periods of time, which will allow them to offer 24/7 options. They want batch cooking that creates fresh products with quicker results. There has been a peak in the creation of self-cleaning equipment for both its speed and sustainability perks. Investment in this equipment not only saves on labor but creates significant room for growth in efficiency.
In the ever-evolving landscape of business amenities, the most prominent and valuable focus in the industry right now is on kitchen innovation and tech. Technology has always played a significant role in shaping market trends. From sustainable solutions to advanced cooking equipment, tech continuously finds ways to revolutionize the kitchen. In the upcoming year, we anticipate a large increase in unique food innovation in the kitchen, breakrooms, and events throughout the workplace, promising exciting improvements for the workplace space.
Due to real estate changes and the rapidly changing state of remote work, clients are looking to put unique food options where they have never been before. There has been a large uptick in rapidly growing companies with limited space available. Unique storage space solutions are in high demand and can massively contribute to a kitchen's success. An innovation that has changed the game for these spaces is ventless equipment. Many client accounts do not have kitchen space and must travel with their food using a catering kitchen. Therefore, this innovation has proved to be one of the most impactful pieces of equipment this year.
Please enjoy the vlog below showcasing these industry discoveries and more from our team’s experts and leadership:
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