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.
The foodservice industry walks into the NRA Show this week with 80 million Mother’s Day diners in the rearview and tariff costs finally hitting invoices. Five stories, four lanes, everything operators need heading into show week.
This week’s food and beverage roundup explores how health, convenience, and menu strategy are colliding — from fiber confusion and wellness fatigue to small plates, café growth, and c-store sandwich innovation.
Operators aren’t chasing trends this year—they’re looking for practical solutions that reduce friction, support their teams, and strengthen long-term performance. This blog explores what operators truly value right now and how food and equipment brands can show up as trusted partners, not just vendors.
Explore this week’s roundup, which looks at food and beverage trends shaping 2026, from global flavors and casual dining to Super Bowl strategies and emerging hemp beverages.
From CES 2026 highlights to a reimagined food pyramid, shifting beverage habits, and the rise of creator-speed innovation, this week’s roundup explores the trends shaping how food manufacturers, operators, and restaurant brands will compete in 2026.
GLP-1 drugs are changing the way consumers think about food—from portion sizes to purchase decisions. In this blog, we unpack the data behind these shifts and share how food brands and restaurants can adapt to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving market.
From portion downsizing to brand comebacks, this month’s roundup serves a taste of where the food industry is headed. Discover how changing diner habits, tech-driven convenience, and innovation in flavor and format are reshaping menus and business models alike.
From balancing nostalgia with bold new flavors to navigating supply chain challenges, specialty grocers, and the two-tier economy, this roundup offers insights every food brand needs to stay ahead.
From restaurants tapping into tech for growth to Gen Z reshaping retail expectations, this curated roundup explores the key trends shaping food and grocery in 2025.
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