For much of the past decade, “value” in foodservice has been framed primarily as a pricing issue. Negotiation, consolidation and cost per portion have dominated the conversation. In periods of inflation and margin pressure, that focus is understandable. Yet as…
Walk into any café, pub or restaurant in 2026 and you may notice something subtle. Fewer dishes. Tighter ingredient lists. Plates built around stronger hero components rather than long supporting casts. This is not a lack of creativity. It is…
While many food trends struggle to survive the jump from concept to service, some ideas have a habit of returning when conditions are right. Retro desserts are one of them. In its 2026 trends report, Speciality Food ranked Retro and Nostalgia Food &…
Every year, food trends arrive with confidence. Bold claims, strong visuals, and persuasive language about what operators should be doing next. And every year, many of those trends quietly disappear before they ever reach a menu. Not because chefs lack creativity, or…
Every January, Veganuary delivers a familiar pattern across foodservice.Plant-based dishes multiply. New products appear. Menus stretch to accommodate curiosity, values and marketing momentum. Then February arrives. The real question for operators isn’t whether plant-based food still matters. It’s what actually earns…
Every January, the food industry fills with forecasts. Trend reports, prediction pieces, and expert panels all attempt to map what the next year will bring. By the time February arrives, the conversation usually moves on. But for manufacturers, wholesalers, and…
