The NRA Show handed down its FABI Award winners and the signals are clear: protein is king, plant-based analogs are fading, and global flavors are arriving fast. Meanwhile, DoorDash pushed into dining reservations in ten cities, a federal court stayed the Section 122 tariff ruling operators were hoping to celebrate, and Lena Brands filed for Chapter 11 after Stripe froze $650,000 in operating funds. It was a week that moved fast.
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The new year always ushers in fresh predictions for what foodservice trends are gaining momentum. With myriad industry sources weighing in, it can be cumbersome to navigate between trends that look promising and those that seem improbable. However, some macro themes have emerged that seem to indicate which forecasts will actually come to fruition in 2020.
Millennials surpassed Boomers as the largest living generation in 2016, and they have dominated news cycles and influenced operator purchases ever since. As Gen Z diners mature and continue to realize their spending power, their habits will influence the foodservice landscape more and more.
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