Builders are switching to healthier breakfasts, research shows
Posted: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Construction catering specialist Bon Appetit feeds 30,000 hungry workers a day and has seen a gradual shift towards healthy eating, according to Construction Enquirer. Its latest research shows the proportion who choose a traditional breakfast has fallen from 81% to 56% over the last ten years. Almost half (44%) now opt for health-conscious menu items such as poached eggs or porridge oats or a freshly prepared omelette with salad or scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Bon Appetit director Antonio Motisi said: “Our research shows that construction workers are now choosing to eat fried items in moderation. If current trends continue then the traditional breakfast will soon be overtaken by healthier options.” The Bon Appetit Group specialises in onsite workforce feeding for large-scale and logistically challenging projects, such as the 2012 London Olympics, Heathrow Airport and Westfield Stratford. Major clients include Berkeley Group, Bouygues, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Lendlease, Mace, and Multiplex. The trend towards healthier eating has accelerated since the pandemic and includes main meals. Pre-Covid, 75% of construction workers typically chose traditional items such as sausages or burgers. This has now fallen to 52%, with lighter cuisine such as fish and chicken accounting for 48% of overall lunchtime choices. Motisi added: “There’s an increasing awareness of the importance of good nutrition within the construction sector. A well-fed workforce gets the job done.”
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