Butterball - Quality, Versatility, and Consistency - banner - both - 07.19

Sugar Foods - Turn Up the Beets Crispy Beets - banner - both - 05.18

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt banner with chef - both - 04.23

Simplot Harvest Fresh Avocados - skyscraper - both - 01.20

Skyscraper Ad - MM - Cook - Operator

Sugar Foods Deliver It Better - skyscraper - both - 04.20

Tyson Cortona Pepperoni - skyscraper OE 1.23

Dan's Prize Pulled Meats Simplify the Kitchen - banner - both - 04.20

Shrimp that Brings the Big Picture - skyscraper - both - 11.22

Sunny Fresh Egg Bake Bites - banner - both - 03.23

Jennie-O Premium Turkey Breast Products - Turkey that Turns Up the Quality - banner - both - 02.20

Reel in Greater Appeal - skyscraper - both - 10.22

Performance Dairy Craveable Flavor and Time Savings - banner - both - 04.24

Sugar Foods Deliver It Better - banner - both - 04.20

Rich's Plant Based and Gluten Free Crusts - banner - both - 07.18

Wild Alaska Keta Salmon - banner - both - 08.25

Simplot RoastWorks - banner - both - 01.20

Performance Plus Food Safety - skyscraper - both - 09.21

Nestle Stouffers White Cheddar Mac and Cheese - skyscraper - both - 08.18

Sugar Foods Barista Blend - skyscraper - both - 04.17

Savor the Experience - OE - banner - 09.29 - 12.28.25

Cargill - Truvia Serve Americas Best Selling Stevia Sweetener - banner - both - 03.19

Hormel - Fire-Braised Chicken - We Cook It - Operators Take Credit - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Wild Alaska Salmon Burger - skyscraper - both - 04.25

Empress 5-Compartment School Food Tray - 05.22

Basic American Shred Competition operator banner ad - 12.17

Sugar Foods - Add Savory Beet Notes Crispy Beets banner - both - 05.18

Knorr's Cook with More Possibilities - skyscraper - both - 09.24

Sunny Fresh Egg Bake Bites - skyscraper - both - 03.23

Butterball - Your Trusted Partner - skyscraper - both - 07.19

This Soup Can Do That Cream of Chicken Garlic Parm Chicken - both - banner - 10.03.25

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt banner - both - 04.23

Tyson - Bonici - Crave Chorizo - skyscraper - both - 04.21

Hormel - Fire-Braised Chicken - Ease Your Operator's Kitchen - banner - both - 02.20

Ready to Eat Frozen Vegetables - banner - both - 03.23

Cargill - Truvia Sweet Customer Satisfaction Naturally - skyscraper - both - 03.19

Indiana Packers - All-in-One Pork Supplier - banner - both - 07.21

Dixie Ultra Surface Systems - skyscraper - both - 02.23

Banner Ad - 1 - MM - Recipes - Operator - supersized

Simplot Harvest Fresh Avocado - banner - both - 01.20

Sugar Food Traina California Dried Fruits - banner - OE - 10.19

Dan's Prize Corned Beef Pastrami - Simple, Tender - banner - both - 04.20

Nestle Minors Slow-Simmered Stock - Free Sample - banner - both - 02.20

Cargill - Truvia Sweet Customer Satisfaction Naturally - banner - both - 03.19

Rich's Plant-Based - Good Things Grow - skyscraper - both - 11.20

Hormel - Bacon 1 - Full Case of Bacon No Grease - skyscraper - both - 02.20

General Mills - Gluten Free Options - banner - both - 03.18

Deliver Flavor and Value with Galbani Mozzarella - skyscraper - both - 07.22

Catch of the Season - skyscraper - both - 07.22

Cargill - Truvia Serve America's Best-Selling Stevia Sweetener - skyscraper - both - 03.19

Indiana Packers - All-in-One Pork Supplier - skyscraper - both - 07.21

Simplot Sidewinders - Bendy is Trendy - banner - both - 01.20

Hormel - Fire-Braised Chicken - Now Serving Flame-Seared Perfection - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Rich's Plant Based and Gluten Free Crusts - skyscraper - both - 07.18

Nestle White Cheddar Mac - Customize Creamy Comfort - skyscraper - both - 04.19

Simplot RoastWorks - skyscraper - both - 01.20

Dan's Prize Sliced Meats Convenience - banner - both - 04.20

Award Winning Flavor is Here - 2025 Food & Beverage Awards - banner - OE - 06.03 - 12.31.25

Banner Ad - 4 - PICs - Operator - supersized

Nestle Stouffer's Comfort Foods Beyond Compare - video - skyscraper - both - 01.20

Simply Potatoes Low Sodium Mashed Potatoes - skyscraper - both - 09.23

Fabri-Kal - Packaging solutions for environmental and off-premise needs - banner - both - 11.19

Wild Alaska Keta Salmon - skyscraper - both - 08.25

Rich's Plant-Based - Good Things Grow - banner - both - 11.20

Simplot - Delivery Solved - Conquest Fries - skyscraper - both - 08.20

Honest Earth - Better Potatoes for a Better World - skyscraper - both - 05.23

Jennie-O Take Burgers Over the Top with Turkey - skyscraper - both - 03.20

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Beautiful Inside and Out - banner - both - 04.18

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Style and Substance - skyscraper - both - 04.18

Find Fresh Inspiration - skyscraper - both - 08.22

Hormel - Fontanini - Handcrafted Meats - Unparalleled Flavor - banner - both - 02.20

McCain - Takeout and Delivery Menu Ideas - banner - both - 05.20

Sugar Foods ecoStick Dispensers Beverage Station - skyscraper - both -10.16

McCain - Tactical Takeout Webinar - skyscraper - both - 05.20

Entree Redi Wild Alaska Pollock - banner - both - 08.25

Simplot Sidewinders - Bendy is Trendy - skyscraper - both - 01.20

Essity - Impress Your Guests - banner - OE - 03.17

Sugar Foods - Turn Up the Beets Crispy Beets - skyscraper - both - 05.18

Banner Ad - 2 - MM - Food calculator - Operator - Supersized

Banner Ad - 3 - OE - Operator - supersized

Nestle Stouffer White Mac and Cheese - banner - both - 08.18

Golden Tiger Vegetable Spring Roll - Elevate Dishes with Vibrant Flavor - OE - banner

Nestle - Hot Cocoa Single-Serve Packets - banner - both - 09.21

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt skyscraper - both - 04.23

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Dress Your Table for Success - banner - both - 04.18

Dixie Ultra Surface Systems - banner - both - 02.23

Kraft - Bold Flavor, New Home. - skycraper - both - 08.22

Sugar Foods Barista Blend - banner - both - 04.17

Sugar Foods ecoSticks Style and Substance - banner - both - 04.18

Nestle - Every Season is Pumpkin Season - skyscraper - both - 08.18

Performance Dairy Extra Melt - banner - both - 04.24

Hormel - Bacon 1 - Great Bacon in Half the Time - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Fabri-Kal - Packaging solutions for environmental and off-premise needs - skyscraper - both - 11.19

Nestle Stouffers Can Your Classics Do This Recipe Ideas - banner - both - 01.20

Nestle Minors Slow Simmered Stock - Free Sample - skyscraper - both - 02.20

Simplot Delivery Solved - Conquest Fries - banner - both - 08.20

Rich's Plant Based Cooking Creme - skyscraper - both - 02.18

Check Out the Major Products Product Guide - skyscraper - OE - 03.22

Nestle Vitality - Build a Refreshing Beverage Program - banner - both - 04.20

Hormel - Bacon 1 - You've Never Seen Bacon Like This - banner - both - 02.20

The foodservice industry is in the middle of a revolution. Rising costs, labor shortages, and supply chain chaos? Sure, they&rsquo;re challenges&mdash;but they&rsquo;re also the perfect storm for bold innovation. Every year, foodservice professionals gather at the National Restaurant Association Show to uncover what&rsquo;s next. Spoiler alert: the future is all about smarter tech, unforgettable experiences, and purpose-driven dining.
Here&rsquo;s the lowdown on the trends that are flipping the script and how you can ride the wave to success.
1. Value Redefined: Give Guests More Bang for Their Buck Let&rsquo;s face it&mdash;diners are pickier than ever. Nearly 95% of operators say customers are more price-sensitive, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean they&rsquo;re settling for less. Gen Z and Gen Alpha are demanding meals with meaning, personalization, and Instagram-worthy moments. Want to win them over? Make your menu a mix of flavor, flair, and shareable magic.
2. Workforce Woes? Work Smarter, Not Harder Labor shortages got you down? You&rsquo;re not alone&mdash;37% of operators say hiring and retention are their biggest headaches. The solution? Smarter tech and streamlined workflows. Bonus points for smaller, smarter menus that pack a punch with globally inspired flavors.
3. Wellness is the New Flavor Bomb Health-conscious dining isn&rsquo;t just a trend&mdash;it&rsquo;s a movement. With the GLP-1 market set to hit $105 billion by 2030, clean-label, minimally processed foods are taking over. And don&rsquo;t forget sustainability&mdash;nearly 32% of operators say it&rsquo;s the future. If you&rsquo;re not thinking green, you&rsquo;re already behind.
4. Data is the New Secret Sauce You&rsquo;ve got data&mdash;now what? The real game-changer is turning it into insights you can act on. Whether it&rsquo;s tracking menu performance or streamlining workflows, integrated tech is the key to staying ahead.
5. Off-Premise is the New Frontier Dine-in is out, and takeout is taking over. With off-premise orders making up a bigger slice of sales, it&rsquo;s time to rethink the customer journey. Innovations like <a href="https://directory.nationalrestaurantshow.com/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=62523331&amp;_gl=1*120nmt6*_gcl_au*MzE1OTk1MzIxLjE3NTkyMzczNDQ.*_ga*ODc2MzI2MDc1LjE3NTkyMzczNDU.*_ga_6XM43FTVR2*czE3NTkzMjI5MDMkbzIkZzEkdDE3NTkzMzgzMTEkajU0JGwwJGgw&amp;_ga=2.73639579.860184041.1759237345-876326075.1759237345" target="_blank">Kitchenless&rsquo;s Qeamer</a>&nbsp;(hello, high-quality meals in seconds) and Inno-Pak&rsquo;s genius packaging are making delivery faster, fresher, and more profitable. The takeaway? Off-premise isn&rsquo;t just a side hustle&mdash;it&rsquo;s the main event.
Source: Excerpts, <a href="https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com/home/the-future-of-foodservice-is-here-trends-that-are-shaking-up-the-industry/" target="_blank">National Restaurant Association Show</a>
Editor&rsquo;s Note: This article is for informational purposes only, and no endorsement of any vendor(s) should be inferred.

Here’s the lowdown on the trends that are flipping the script and how you can ride the wave to success.

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