Editor's Choice
Top Foodservice Trends from the National Restaurant Show
25 Jun 26The faithful return of the 2026 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show to Chicago’s McCormick Place shows operators, suppliers, and industry experts meeting to discuss the current and future state of US foodservice. One might expect the event to be a post-mortem of a difficult 2025, but the trends and numbers for the year speak to a soft success.
Nik Allen
Chart of the Month: Re-defining Convenience in Consumer Foodservice
26 May 26Economic pressure and lower consumer confidence continue to make decisions around cooking, eating out or ordering food more deliberate. Our latest Chart of the Month looks at weekly eating habits and how convenience and value are defined across generations amid a reassessment of discretionary spending.
Paula Ferolla
World Cup Effects on Consumer Foodservice in Mexico and the US
11 May 26As the FIFA World Cup approaches, leading foodservice and delivery players are rolling out strategies to capture consumption beyond the stadium, recognising that most viewing will take place in homes, offices, bars, and restaurants.
Benjamin Bahena
Top Five Trends Shaping the Consumer Foodservice Industry in 2026
11 May 26In 2025, the consumer foodservice industry remains vibrant despite pressures on discretionary spending. Wellness-aligned menus, flavour exploration and beverage personalisation are all considerable drivers for consumer excitement and operator innovation. On top of this, third-party and first-party fulfilment providers are vying for loyalty through a wide and evolving toolset of value propositions.
Nik Allen
Driving Foodservice Traffic Through In-Person Experience
2 Apr 26As increasingly digital consumers prioritise convenience in their purchasing decisions, online delivery’s share of restaurant sales has skyrocketed. With third-party delivery fulfilment being the biggest engine for growth, foodservice operators are seeing their margins eroded by merchant fees. Thriving, let alone surviving, is a juggling act when ingredient, shipping, and labour costs continue to rise.
Nik Allen
US Immigration Policies are Further Destabilising Consumer Foodservice Operators
20 Feb 262025 was a particularly challenging year for restaurant owners from both an operations and business perspective. An uncertain economic landscape complicated by ongoing US trade policy reforms is impacting consumer foodservice.
Benjamin Bahena