Welcome to the future of food delivery and enjoyment in 2040. From desktop to dining table, bench to beach, Deliveroo has launched a SNACK TO THE FUTURESNACK TO THE FUTURE report bringing together leading futurists and experts from the worlds of food, science, technology, and innovation to create a forward-looking view of how the world will be eating by 2040 and how our dinner tables are set to revolutionize.
Said Seham AlHusaini, General Manager of Deliveroo Kuwait and Qatar. “As leaders in the food space, the future of food delivery looks brighter than ever, with so many industry trends to look forward to. From a rise in personalized artificial intelligence to virtual reality dining experiences, mindful eating practices, and more, the future of food has so much in store.”
According to Deliveroo’s global Snack to the Future report that was written by Avansere with contributions from Will Shu (CEO and founder at Deliveroo), other Deliveroo stakeholders and other guest experts. Here are some key predictions and technological advancements 2040 that are set to rock consumers’ worlds by 2040:
Edible Beauty
Get ready to see the food and beauty industry become more integrated than ever with a rise in edible beauty products like anti-aging ice-cream and the chance to dine from hormone-balancing and dopamine driving menus
3D Printed Meal Plans
From packed lunches to printed lunches, food prep is about to become a lot easier with advances in 3D printing technology helping you create perfectly portioned and nutritionally balanced meals, of your choice, at home.
Personal Artificial Intelligence Technology
One of the most exciting food predictions for 2040 is the rise of personal artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, tailored to every diner. Expect personal tech devices to be enabled with BreathTech, meaning you can breathe on your device and get a deep level of insight into what foods you should be eating to have optimal impact on your individual health and wellbeing. Moreover, AI could also have a hand in customizing highly personalized diets tailored to every individual’s nutritional needs. This AI technology can also offer people their own personal AI (a life-long AI buddy) which will help automate and tailor what you are eating based on your preferences and needs at any given time.
Virtual Reality Dining Experiences
Dine with celebrities, royals, and all your favorite people at your desired holiday destination, or recreate food moments from famous movies, all thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology, which will simulate dining experiences from the comfort of your home. Imagine enjoying a delightful lunch in London while tucking into a scrumptious burger on your sofa. Thanks to virtual and artificial reality technology, our brains could be tricked into thinking we are eating something while are actually eating something else. For example, fussy eaters who don’t want to eat their vegetables could put on their smart glasses and think they are eating chocolate or sweets.
‘Restorative’ Restaurants
New restaurant concepts will immerse diners and remove outside world distractions. With some restaurants even choosing to ban personal tech devices from entry, there could be a rise in popularity of silent cafés and restaurants which ONLY offer dining opportunities that encourage mindful eating.
Personalized and convenient. Augmented and virtual — the future of food delivery and enjoyment is set to be an intriguing, immersive and innovative space to see emerge. With many new and exciting opportunities to eat anywhere, anytime and with anyone, the future of meal delivery is most certainly going to be a transformative space.
