Vegetable, dairy & meat substitute dishes is the leading food category constituting the majority of market share by the number of menu items offered in restaurants, followed by the pasta & pizza and meat dishes categories, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. According to GlobalData’s menu analysis of the vegetable, dairy & meat substitute dishes category in Denmark report, the vegetable, dairy & meat substitute dishes category constitutes a 53% share among all restaurant types in Denmark foodservice market. The report analyses 10,687 menu items from different foodservice outlets in Denmark and provides an overview of the food categories available across its foodservice channel. Buy the report here.
Vegetables was found to be the most-used ingredient in the vegetable, dairy & meat substitute dishes category, featuring in 28% of menu items, followed by salad vegetables and soy. Cheese and starchy vegetables and potatoes were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the vegetable, dairy & meat substitute dishes category have risen by 0.96%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the vegetable, dairy & meat substitute dishes category in Denmark is expected to experience overall growth.
Different categories exhibited mixed price movements within Denmark foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Food categories in Denmark witnessed price increase in their food offerings in the mentioned timeline. Out of these, meal deals and combinations category saw highest price increase.
An in-depth analysis of the vegetable, dairy & meat substitute dishes category price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in vegetable, dairy & meat substitute dishes category menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, vegetable, dairy & meat substitute dishes category menu items in Aarhus became more affordable as compared to Aarhus C and Lyngby-Gentofte.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In Denmark market, restaurants operators rely on innovation as a crucial tactic to appeal to customers as well as optimize costs. As increasing number of consumers seek novel experiences, foodservice operators must continuously innovate their menu choices, providing superior taste and quality along with a diverse selection of dishes. Operators should highlight the distinctive tastes and flavours of their food and beverage offerings in a convenient format to enhance customer engagement.
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