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2 clusters · 2 sources · 19 days · First seen · Last updated

Global rise in ready-meal and fast-food consumption

Overview

The consumption of ready-made and industrialized meals is increasing globally, leading to concerns regarding culinary traditions, health, and domestic habits.

In Spain and Europe, data indicates a significant rise in ready-meal sales, with some reports showing a 48% increase over two years. Experts suggest this trend is reshaping home architecture, as the demand for convenience may lead to a reduction in traditional cooking spaces in residential designs.

Culinary professionals note that modern lifestyles increasingly prioritize convenience over culinary effort, resulting in more homogenized food consumption. This shift is also impacting cultural heritage; for example, in Chiapas, Mexico, traditional gastronomy faces pressure from the rise of globalized fast-food chains, which threatens the preservation of ancestral flavors and ingredients.

Entities

Tuxtla Gutiérrez · Juan Roig · Universitat Oberta de Catalunya · Xavier Medina · Mercadona

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Culinary experts warn of declining traditional cooking trends

    Culinary experts in Spain and Mexico warn that rising trends in fast food and industrialized eating are threatening traditional cooking practices and cultural identities.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Rise of Ready Meals Threatens Home Kitchens in Spain and Beyond

    Ready‑meal consumption is soaring in Spain, with 98% of households using them and sales up 48% in two years, prompting Mercadona’s Juan Roig to predict a decline of traditional home kitchens by mid‑century.

Sources

nuevecuatrouno.com · portavozchiapas.com.mx