Producers such as Heineken, Giesen 0% wines and Free Spirits are promoting their alcohol-free beverages as more consumers moderate their drinking. Heinekin sees the future including more non-alcoholic products A leading beer brand is turning to data to address the hurdles ​​​​​​that are hindering wider acceptance of nonalcoholic drinks. Heineken discovered that while stigma still… read more

Does your beverage program offer everything your customers need? Coffee Trends! Beverage Programs! LTOs! It can be challenging to parse the headlines and buzzwords based on what operators truly need to remain competitive. What solution is going to be the key to unlocking operational efficiency, while still allowing your restaurant to provide what customers are… read more

Using AI to analyze social media, recipes, menus and shopping patterns, Tastewise predicts consumers will be looking for bold flavors like Hawaij and black lime. As consumers increasingly prioritize healthy food choices that don’t strain their finances, premium yet affordable products and meals made at home with robust flavors and taste profiles will drive trends… read more

SAN FRANCISCO — User searches on the crowd-sourced review platform Yelp form the foundation of the company’s 2025 trends. Next year Yelp predicts, based on search results during 2024, that Hawaiian flavors, mushrooms, global coffee flavors and “burnaway” cakes will capture consumer attention. For example, searches for Hawaiian barbecue and Hawaiian mac salad were up… read more

From the rise of sober bars and Indian cuisine to the era of “growth at all costs” being put in the past, these under-the-radar trends are set to shape 2025 in surprising ways. The restaurant industry is gearing up for an exciting year of innovation, but not all trends are dominating the headlines. Beyond the… read more

As we head into the New Year, restaurant industry tastemakers shared what food & beverage trends took off in 2024, and what they predict is coming in 2025. Here are insights and predictions from wine, spirits, and hospitality experts: Blending culinary techniques and craft cocktails “Advanced culinary techniques, once confined to high-end restaurant kitchens, will… read more

Makary is a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor; Rollins is currently CEO of America First Policy Institute. President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend announced more conventional nominees for several positions that impact food, including the proposed heads for the FDA and USDA. His choices for Dept. of Labor, director of the Centers for Disease… read more

The offering is the first limited-time product for the pasta and cheese dish, and Hershey launches the chocolate-wafer confection designed to look like Santa. Kraft Heinz’s famous Mac & Cheese is turning to bagels for inspiration. The popular offering is introducing Kraft Mac & Cheese Everything Bagel flavor. The first small batch drop for the… read more

In other beverage news, PKN debuted a barista version of its pecan milk for lattes and cappuccinos. Pizza Hut uncorks tomato wine A popular chain restaurant is making its first foray into alcohol with a tangy beverage that can be paired with a slice of pizza. Tomato Wine by Pizza Hut, made in collaboration with… read more