Research Article

Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals

Volume: 10 Number: 2 July 4, 2026
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Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals

Abstract

In recent years, food and beverage menu planning has undergone a significant transformation due to the changing dynamics of consumer behavior, sustainability concerns, and technological innovation. Thus the current study systematically reviews peer-reviewed research papers published between 2023 and 2025 in three prominent Turkish gastronomy journals; Journal of Tourism and Gastronomy Studies (JOTAGS), Aydın Gastronomy and Journal of Gastronomy, Hospitality, and Travel (JOGHAT) to identify emerging trends affecting food and beverage menu planning. 119 articles were used for thematic content analysis in accordance with the PRISMA protocol. The results indicated six main trends: (1) inclusion of indigenous and/or geographically indicated products in menus; (2) classic recipes with healthy ingredient substitutions; (3) sustainability-driven practices; (4) technology integration; (5) artistic visual food presentation and service styles; and (6) experiential reinterpretation of traditional dishes. This synthesis highlights the practical implications for foodservice professionals in a rapidly changing gastronomic environment and maps the emerging academic discourse in Türkiye. It concludes by pointing out research gaps and future directions, especially in the areas of food design, consumer acceptance, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in menu planning.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Consumer Behaviour, Food and Hospitality Services, Gastronomy

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 4, 2026

Submission Date

December 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 23, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 2

APA
Yentür, F. (2026). Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals. Aydın Gastronomy, 10(2), 291-305. https://izlik.org/JA26HZ27RX
AMA
1.Yentür F. Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals. A-GASTRO. 2026;10(2):291-305. https://izlik.org/JA26HZ27RX
Chicago
Yentür, Feray. 2026. “Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals”. Aydın Gastronomy 10 (2): 291-305. https://izlik.org/JA26HZ27RX.
EndNote
Yentür F (July 1, 2026) Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals. Aydın Gastronomy 10 2 291–305.
IEEE
[1]F. Yentür, “Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals”, A-GASTRO, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 291–305, July 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA26HZ27RX
ISNAD
Yentür, Feray. “Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals”. Aydın Gastronomy 10/2 (July 1, 2026): 291-305. https://izlik.org/JA26HZ27RX.
JAMA
1.Yentür F. Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals. A-GASTRO. 2026;10:291–305.
MLA
Yentür, Feray. “Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals”. Aydın Gastronomy, vol. 10, no. 2, July 2026, pp. 291-05, https://izlik.org/JA26HZ27RX.
Vancouver
1.Feray Yentür. Emerging Trends Affecting Food and Beverage Menu Planning: A Review of Turkish Gastronomy Journals. A-GASTRO [Internet]. 2026 Jul. 1;10(2):291-305. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA26HZ27RX

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