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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
The New Nosh: Differentiation in the Peak Calorie Era
30 Oct 25The global FMCG outlook looks to be at an inflection point, with rising input costs, demographic shifts, and the advent of GLP-1 agonists signalling a plateau in global food and beverage consumption. Just as manufacturers are grappling with how to succeed in this shifting landscape, the need for foodservice operators to pivot to new consumer demands is essential. Menus cannot only meet the bare minimum proposition of affordability so how can owners creatively accommodate the nutritional needs of an increasingly wellness-driven populace?
Nik Allen
Rise of Chinese brands in Southeast Asia
24 Oct 25The rise of Chinese brands is reshaping Southeast Asia’s consumer landscape. Chinese companies are rapidly gaining ground in the region, particularly in sectors where they hold clear competitive advantages—electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and home appliances.
Euromonitor International