Gen Z are abandoning traditional Christmas favourites including mince pies & Xmas pudding for plant-based dishes

Traditional Christmas favorites like mince pies, Christmas pudding, and cranberry sauce are being abandoned by Generation Z.

According to a survey of 2,000 Christmas-loving adults, 78% of them would be thrilled to see plant-based roasts and international-inspired meals on the table on the 25th.

However, bread sauce and Brussels sprouts are also losing favor with these young people.

Regarding classic favorites, 54% of Gen Z and Millennials, their older counterparts, think that in order for traditional Christmas recipes to be relevant, they should be updated with contemporary ingredients.

Christmas pudding and other seasonal favorites were described as outdated by 56% of these two groups.

For individuals who are sick of their dry fruit sponge on Christmas Day, Aldi, the company that commissioned the study, has introduced a Christmas Pudding Exchange Service.

Customers can return any Christmas pudding between now and December 28 by bringing it to the foodbank at their neighborhood supermarket and presenting photographic proof. [email protected] Email obtain a voucher for ten Christmas desserts.

“We understand that tastes are changing, so whether you want pizza and loaded fries for Christmas or turkey and all the trimmings, we have something for everyone,” said Julie Ashfield, general director of buying at the supermarket.

To assist clients finish their dinner with a dessert they love, we’re introducing a Christmas Pudding Exchange Service this Christmas.

American staples like loaded fries (29 percent), African-inspired dishes (26 percent), and Chinese food (20 percent) are the three cuisines that Gen Z would most like to see impact their Christmas lunch.

When it comes to pudding, children would prefer ice cream (25 percent), chocolate gateau (29 percent), and cheesecake (33%).

Even if they believe no one enjoys Christmas pudding, 61% of Gen Z believe they will still likely see their parents serve it this year.

Despite this, Aldi statistics indicates that they are selling more than 2.3 million Christmas puddings this year, indicating that single servings are growing more popular.

Additionally, it was found that the primary motivation for all Christmas celebrants to alter their customary meal is to better suit their individual tastes (34%).

Twenty-seven percent would change things up to accommodate dietary constraints, and twenty-six percent would prefer a meal that is more daring or interesting.

However, two-thirds (67%) of Gen Z believe that having an Instagram-worthy Christmas feast is crucial.