Food trends: The jus just ain’t worth the squeeze

What's hot on the local food scene? What's being served up and what's joining the leftovers?Three food experts point to a rise in veggie-focused eating, craft drinks, nostalgia, the continued rise in demand for full fat (thanks to the Banting trend), and a return to basics."We are driven by economics and affordability," says Ian Said, director and founder of Ideal Software, which specialises in stock control for the restaurant and hospitality industries.