# Culinary Tracking Tech-enabled meal ordering systems concentrate on monitoring food in real time. By [Jordy E](https://www.trendhunter.com/JordyEleni) | Published Aug 17, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/culinary-tracking ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Culinary Tracking trend? **Culinary Tracking:** In order to match the growing sophistication of digitally savvy consumers, food brands are concentrating on ordering systems that allow users to track meal items in real time. This tech focus matches digital natives who are in the information age, which prompts an expectation of up-to-the-minute knowledge and updates in all aspects of life. Across many industries, the front end digitization of content will be appreciated by this young group. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 29, 2014 to Feb 4, 2016 - Published: Aug 17, 2015 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Culinary Tracking trend ### Real-time Food Monitoring Focusing on ordering systems that allow users to track meal items in real time to match up with digitally savvy consumers. ### Wearable and Tracker Technology Equipping delivery providers with wearable and tracker technology to allow for better tracking of deliveries. ### Voice Control Integration Integrating voice control technology and delivery services for added convenience. ## What the Culinary Tracking trend means for industry ### For Food Retailing Food retailers can incorporate real-time tracking and delivery technology for enhanced customer satisfaction. ### For Delivery Services Delivery companies can make use of wearable and real-time tracking technology to improve delivery efficiency. ### For Smart Home Technology Smart home technology companies can integrate voice-activated food ordering functionality into their products. ## Workshop question How is your brand adapting to the lifestyle trends of the Gen Z consumer? ## Trend signals for Culinary Tracking Trend score 2.2 out of 10, from popularity 37%, activity 21%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 37% - Activity: 21% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Culinary Tracking trend 5 featured examples from Apr 29, 2014 to Feb 4, 2016. - [Pizza-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-order): Domino's Apple Watch App Helps the Hungry Track an Incoming Pizza Order (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Food delivery services can enhance the customer experience by integrating pizza-tracking apps into their platforms. - [Voice-Controlled Pizza Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-tracker-amazon): Domino's Tracker Deliveries Can Now Be Made Using Amazon Echo (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Voice-controlled technology can disrupt traditional food delivery services by offering a more convenient and efficient way of placing and tracking orders. - [3D Pizza Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-pizza-ipad): This Domino's Pizza iPad App Lets you Create a Realistic 3D Pizza (Category: Tech) Implication: Fast food restaurants can benefit from the trend of 3D food builder apps by offering customers a more personalized and interactive ordering experience, which could lead to increas… - [Indian Lunch Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-delivery): 'Flipkart' is Partnering with Indian Dabbawallas to Improve Lunch Delivery (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The collaboration between Flipkart and Dabbawallas highlights opportunities for e-commerce companies to optimize last-mile delivery networks and integrate with existing delivery s… - [On-Demand Takeout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seamless-app): The Seamless App Makes Finding Restaurants and Food Orders Easy (Category: Tech) Implication: Pioneer innovative food delivery services that leverage on-demand food ordering, personalized recommendations, and real-time order tracking technology. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)