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Why anxiety is driving customisable food choices
Why anxiety is driving customisable food choices
Small, deliberate food choices are increasingly used as a way to manage stress and assert control.
2 days ago
Grocery meals gain share as restaurants feel the squeeze
Cost is the biggest driver, named by 28% of consumers.
3 days ago
Subway sees fermented flavours and texture driving 2026 menus
EMEA culinary outlook highlights flavour depth, sensory experience and value
4 days ago
Restaurant closures mount as UK sector sees first decline
Being selective and budget-minded could help people keep eating out.
4 days ago
TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump
Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.
Consumers slash spending on dining and takeaways
Nearly 60% of people would save a £5,000 windfall or use it to pay off debt.
Valentine’s Day delivers busiest Whopper Wednesday of 2025
Burger King has unveiled its annual consumption habit report.
Plant-based diners eat out more often than meat-eaters in UAE
Social media is their main way to find new places to eat, used by 59% of veg/vegan diners.
Gen Z emerges as next year’s key dining segment
Dining out increased 17% YoY in 2025.
AI reshapes dining as consumers demand transparency
Blockchains and chatbots are being tested by some fast-food chains and operators.
How are the UK and US dining cultures converging?
Both markets prioritised sustainability, provenance, and immersive hospitality.
UK diners lean toward group meals despite cost pressures
36% of Brits want to see more group and private dining in 2026.
Accessible luxury rises as APAC diners move away from set menus
59% guests opt for casual dining experiences over formal ones.
Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%
Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply.
7 in 10 say taste is 80% mental, study reveals
45% would rather not eat if they see their most hated toppings on a pizza.
QSRs and coffee drive Philippine foodservice growth
The beverage market is also diversifying, with bubble tea and other speciality drinks becoming increasingly popular.
Australian coffee market sees 5.6% annual growth
Café culture and higher incomes boost demand for quality coffee.
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