FOOD project: We have joined the European barometer

We have found that European consumers want healthy food in restaurants

According to a survey carried out by a European consortium for the FOOD project, most employees are currently looking for a balanced meal during lunch breaks. Restaurants have decided to respond to the change in these requirements and meet them.

FOOD project (Fight obesity through supply and demand) was set up as a public - private partnership and addresses the growing problem of obesity in Europe.

The program also introduced a European barometer to better understand and analyze societal change as well as the needs of employees and restaurants. Questionnaire replies were received by more than 6300 employees a 830 Restaurantsoriginating in the Member States. The survey showed that he currently takes a lunch break during the working day 70% of employees. Surprising results also show that up to 80% of employees is concerned and prefers the offer of healthy meals, the nutritional quality of meals is also important to them, and 83% of these, he considers it very important that restaurants offer varied meals. To meet customer requirements, up to 65% of restaurants Takes the view that it would be appropriate for them to learn more about a balanced diet and are willing to continue their education in this area, so that 70% one of them believes that it is not a problem for them to prepare and serve healthy / balanced meals.

If you own or operate a restaurant and are interested in joining the international network of FOOD restaurants, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 02/50 707 324 or by e-mail at rozvojsiete-sk@edenred.com