Asian Food

The Asian food market, retail and food service combined, is estimated to be about $5 billion, according to reports. It is mainly fueled by the growth of the Asian- American population.

The number of Asian Americans surged 63% in 2000 over the 1990 statistic, according to the US Census Bureau, making them one of the fastest and the wealthiest growing population today. Consequently, there has been an increased interest in Asian cuisine in the general population.

A 2002 Simmons Market Research Bureau consumer survey found strong interest in ethnic foods among the general population. Just over 40% of respondents agreed that they “enjoy eating authentic foreign foods”. Asian respondents had, by far, the highest percentage agreeing to the fondness of international cuisines

The Asian Food Pyramid

See the Asian version of the new USDA food pyramid and how the food groups break down by country.

Asian Food News, Trends and Resources

See the latest happenings in the Asian food scene. Updated regularly.