31 Aug - 3 Sep 2026 | MCEC Melbourne

Global Menu Trends: How They Apply to ANZ and an Exciting Interview with Dan Hong

Sep 09 2025

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Discover the future of food with insights and practical tips from around the world. Join Emily Ng, Country and Marketing Lead from Unilever Food Solutions (UFS), as she breaks down key findings from “Future Menus” – annual global trends report by UFS, compiled using robust data from 21 countries, over 1,110 chefs, and more than 300 million keyword searches. The session will explore how these insights translate into practical opportunities for ANZ foodservice, supported by on-trend recipe concepts to spark creativity and innovation in your kitchen.

Joining Emily, will be Dan Hong, who is the Executive Chef of some of Sydney’s most exciting dining destinations under hospitality group Merivale, including the modern Asian diner Ms. G’s, Sushi-E at Establishment, Queen Chow Enmore, Cantonese powerhouse Mr Wong and MuMu at Ivy which is inspired by South East Asian street food. Hear from Dan on how he believes the new trends apply to Australian foodservice and how he creates and keeps his menus on-trend.