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Foodservice is entering a tactical new era shaped by digital disruption, tighter budgets and a health-minded consumer base. This feature breaks down the five trends suppliers need to navigate to cut through the noise and win in 2026.

Innova Market Insights has identified the five forces redefining food and beverage choices in 2026. From relaxed sociability to simplified living, these trends reveal where consumers are heading—and where brands should follow.

Consumers are entering 2026 feeling overwhelmed, skeptical and hungry for what’s real. This feature breaks down five ways brands can cut through the chaos and build authentic connection.

From guilt-free indulgence to AI-driven personalization, the beverage market is entering a new era of creativity and functionality. Emerging trends signal a future where drinks deliver not just flavor but wellness, connection and tailored experiences.

Prepared Foods has selected six new food and beverage products introduced in November 2025. Vote below to let us know which new product is your favorite!

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how beverage brands ideate, formulate and launch new products. With faster insights and smarter R&D, AI is driving the next wave of innovation in the drink aisle.

From protein’s continued rise to the rebirth of vices, phone-free dining and the search for more human experiences, Mattson unpacks the forces reshaping how consumers eat, shop and connect. Prepared Foods gets an exclusive look at the five trends expected to influence product development in 2026.

Born from chef-driven innovation and years of field testing, the Spare Burger delivers full beef flavor with a lighter environmental footprint. Early adopters say the upcycled blend is helping meet health, sustainability and operational goals—without compromise.

Circana’s latest outlook points to modest dollar sales growth, tighter volumes and evolving value expectations as consumers lean into convenience and functionality. These insights anchor Prepared Foods’ new Predictions issue, which gathers expert perspectives on what’s new and next for food, beverage and retail trends in 2026.

Marzetti’s R&D team reinvented gluten-free baking with a dough-based method that proofs and rises like real bread. The result: Texas Toast with the texture and taste consumers “can’t believe is gluten-free.”