London, UK – 5th March, 2025 -The European Foodservice Summit (EFSS) and Circana SCS are expanding their partnership to bring new and unparalleled insights to the foodservice industry across Europe. 

Circana is a leading insights provider for the restaurant industry and their suppliers and delivers analysis about the restaurant industry, their trends, customer choices and forecasting for the industry. The EFSS is one of the most important events in the European foodservice industry and is organised by the trade magazine, foodservice, and the event specialist, dfv Conference Group (both dfv Mediengruppe).

Every year, the EFSS brings together more than 250 top decision-makers from leading foodservice companies and suppliers from over 20 countries to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities in the industry. The cooperation with Circana is an additional step to ensure the European food service industry can leverage the most meaningful and relevant insights to all industry players in this constantly changing industry. 

“We are delighted to be enhancing our partnership with Circana. This is an important step in our commitment to providing the best content and understanding of the gastronomy sector in Europe,” says Thomas Meyer, General Publishing Director of dfv Hotel- und Gastromedien. 

“As part of the European Foodservice Summit, Circana will offer regular insights into the leading European foodservice markets,” explains EFSS Programme Director Katrin Wissmann. “Their contributions will include a recap of past year developments as well as an outlook on what European restaurant operators can anticipate in the months ahead. In addition, a data-driven analysis of a critical industry topic will offer the audience valuable strategic insights.”

Edurne Uranga, Vice President Foodservice EMEA at Circana is also excited about the alliance: “The European Foodservice Summit has been a great partner for us over the past 20 years. Further enhancing our cooperation is great for the industry and its operators and manufacturers.”

At the 2024 European Foodservice Summit, Edurne Uranga delivered a notable address on the ‘Share of Stomach’ and the evolving role of retail foodservice. Over the years, Circana has frequently enriched the Summit with its insights. Jochen Pinsker, Industry Advisor for Foodservice Europe at Circana, has made numerous appearances on stage, earning recognition as a respected and regular speaker.