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📆 It's been another busy year at TFP HQ! Before 2024 draws to a close, we've recapped some of the numbers from across the board... from donations to The TFP Foundation to countries within the TFP community, and Chefs in Schools influenced meals served this year too. 👇👇

🎄 Having teased five trends from this year's Christmas seasonwatching report over the past week, we're pleased to finally bring our subscribers the full 149-page report on the hub! Recap our key trend takeouts and how to access the report in full as a TrendHub subscriber. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ecVBBsCn #foodtrends #beveragetrends #christmas #festivetrends #foodandbeverage

🎄 The final day of sharing key takeouts from the upcoming Christmas 2024 Seasonwatching report, going live on the tfp TrendHub on Monday. 5️⃣ Over-The-Top Indulgence We all know that calories don’t count at Christmas… right?! After a long year of uncertainty it’s no surprise that many are doubling down on this position. So for just the holidays, they’re giving themselves a free pass to up the ante on already-indulgent dishes. For instance, if you’re using up leftovers in a boxing day sando – why not turn it into a cheese toastie, loaded with pork stuffing, caramelised onion and sage butter. Or make Christmas dinner-loaded fries – e.g. oven chips piled up with turkey, bacon, cranberries, cheese and gravy. And to satisfy the sweet tooth? Why stop at Christmas pudding, when there are also mince pie doughnuts, festive crookies (aka croissant-cookies), boozy lamingtons or spiked cheesecake with extra egg nog cream. #christmas #festivetrends #foodtrends #drinkstrends #foodandbeverage

🎄Happy Holidays! thefoodpeople team would like to wish you, your friends, families, and colleagues a happy and healthy Christmas & Holiday Season. We will be finishing up for the festive season today, returning on Monday 6th January 2025. #tfp #thefoodpeople #holidayseason #merrychristmas #seasonsgreetings

🎄Day 4 of sharing key festive takeouts from next week's Christmas 2024 Seasonwatching report. 4️⃣ Snackify the Holidays Increasing numbers of people are throwing out the rulebook when it comes to what they eat – and when. They don’t want to follow the traditional ‘breakfast, lunch and dinner’ formula – preferring instead to graze as they please. And what better time to lean into snackification, then Christmas – when it’s all about round-the-clock indulgence anyway! Cue, therefore, lots of innovation in snacking formats, picky bits and mini meals. Think loaded ‘turkey dinner’ dips served with baguette croutons; baked feta, thyme and honey parcels; deep fried stuffing balls; Spanish-inspired patatas bravas and gilda skewers… just add a glass of fizz! #christmas #festivetrends #foodtrends #drinkstrends #foodandbeverage

🎄Day 3 of sharing one key takeout per day from our upcoming Christmas 2024 Seasonwatching report for TrendHub subscribers. 3️⃣ Pigs in Blankets 2.0 It looks like we’re wrapped up in pigs and blankets more than usual this year, with the iconic dish not only trending in its own right – but also influencing other dishes. Indeed, pigs in blankets are finding their way into toasties, mac & cheese, pizzas, baked beans… even flavoured butter! And there are plenty of gourmet and global twists, too – as the likes of harissa, hot honey and more are used to elevate the cult staple. And for those who really can’t get enough of the stuff – there’s even a bottomless pigs in blankets pop-up featuring seven varieties. Tis the season (for pigs in blankets!). #christmas #festivetrends #foodtrends #drinkstrends #foodandbeverage

🎄Day 2 of our festive takeouts from next week's Christmas 2024 Seasonwatching report. Next up: 2️⃣ Stress-Free Whether short on time, money or patience with family, Christmas 2024 looks set to be one of cortisol-curbing convenience. Make-at-home-Michelin-meal kits can be delivered to your door, and only require heating up and assembly. Meanwhile, takeaway Christmas lunches come hot and ready to devour – or if you fancy going out (and avoiding the washing up!), plenty of restaurants open their doors for the big day. And for those who do fancy some home cooking, but don’t have the time for elaborate banquets… it’s TikTok to the rescue – with everything from 5-minute recipes for party food, to 3-ingredient sweet treats, to recipe hacks for showstopping centrepieces (without the fuss!). #christmas #festivetrends #foodtrends #drinkstrends #foodandbeverage

🥩 Our Meat & Poultry 2024 report is now live on the hub for subscribers to explore. Characterised by a return to roots both agriculturally and gastronomically, with the championing of rare and native breeds and the continued resurgence of classical French cookery. Meanwhile, trending flavour profiles occupy a huge sweet spot with a little salt and heat, too… We've shared 3️⃣ key takeouts over on the blog to give you a taste of what to expect from the full102-page report. Read more. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e57ns8q8

🎄 Each day this week we'll be posting one key takeout from our Christmas 2024 Seasonwatching report which will go live for subscribers on our TrendHub next Monday. 1️⃣ Festive Brekkie… With a Twist We ring in the holidays this year with festive twists on our favourite breakfast items to kick off the feasting… as the saying goes, start as you mean to go on! And on Christmas, that means going ‘all in’ on fun, whimsy and gourmet indulgence… Think baked eggs with salmon and hollandaise, French toast casserole, blackforest pancakes, bacon and egg Danish, or perhaps even a cheeky fruit crumble. And there are hybrids galore, for the ultimate tongue-in-cheek twist – e.g. mince pie pancakes, panettone ‘eggy bread’, cheesecake-filled croissants. One of each please! With a hot choc to wash it down… #christmas #festivetrends #foodtrends #drinkstrends #foodandbeverage

🎄🎅 Happy Christmas Jumper Day 2024 from the TFP team! 🎉✨ We’re all about spreading festive cheer today — and showing off our best Christmas jumpers! From snowflakes to jolly snowmen and even a jumper accompanied by Santa’s very own beard... we’re definitely jingling all the way! 😆🎁 #ChristmasJumperDay2024 #JingleAllTheWay #thefoodpeople