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The restaurant industry is shifting around the globe.
The supply chain is evolving, consumer needs and tastes are changing, the channels offering foodservice are plentiful, and technology is enabling convenience and service at the speed of light.
Whether you’re a foodservice distributor, manufacturer, or operator, staying on top of the latest restaurant industry trends can be a challenge — but that’s where we come in. We’ve been tracking every aspect of the industry for more than 40 years, from sizing gaps and opportunities, to assessing your market share, to determining what operators actually buy and tracking consumer purchasing trends over time.
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"Long-term structural shifts in consumer behavior and transitory economic headwinds remain challenges for the foodservice Industry. However, winning operators, manufacturers, and distributors continue to find success by understanding what creates value for the consumer. Strategies for emerging dayparts, culinary trends, physical and emotional well-being, and value positioning enable foodservice companies to overcome marketplace challenges."
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Data Spotlight
In the beverages market, consumer preferences remain stable with no changes in category rankings. Carbonated beverages lead despite a 7.4% sales drop, followed by bottled water (1.2% increase) and energy drinks (1.7% increase). Significant movements include Minute Maid's climb in bottled juices and Powerade overtaking Bodyarmor in sports drinks. In energy drinks, Red Bull, Monster, and Celsius hold the top spots, with Ghost and Rockstar showing notable gains. Bottled water brand rankings are unchanged, with a shift towards nonflavored options. In coffee, Folgers Ground takes the lead despite a sales dip. The tea and non-fruit drink categories show minimal changes with Bigelow and Nestle leading, respectively. Ready-to-drink sectors and aseptic juices observed steady positions, highlighting consistent consumer choices.
Source: Circana, Liquid AI™,
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Point of Sale (POS) Data
16 Jul 2025
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2025 is shaping up to be another demanding year for Canada's restaurant industry.
To make sense of emerging industry trends and uncover new opportunities, we partnered with Restaurants Canada on our latest report, 10 Hot Trends in Foodservice.
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