Food and Beverage

Upcycled and Upscaled, Fruits as Snacks, Non-Alcoholic Comes of Age among Trends from the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show

In the wide-ranging Food and Beverage industry, global trends are increasingly important. As cultures intertwine and borders blur, the industry must cater to a palate that is constantly evolving and universally connected. Here, we delve deep into the international choreography that makes F&B a globally harmonized experience.

The Q3 2023 Restaurant Trends report dives into full-service restaurants, guest reservation booking and dining behavior from Toast Tables, protein trends by state, and some good news regarding tipping.

The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness.

More than 1,500 culinary pros weigh in on 120 dishes, ingredients, flavors, beverages and restaurant menu macro trends for 2024.

Consumer spending in restaurants outpaced other U.S. retail sectors in recent months.

September represented the seventh consecutive month of restaurant sales growth.

Consumers indicate a willingness to continue visiting restaurants in the months ahead, as long as they have the financial wherewithal to do so.

July represented the third consecutive month of solid restaurant sales growth, as consumers remained resilient and willing to spend.

Annual event provides advanced look at the food and beverage trends for professionals in commercial food production and foodservice.