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Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Functional foods go mainstream as consumers demand health benefits
Protein, gut health, and energy are now standard product features.
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Deals drive demand as 48% of consumers favour discounted visits
However, eating out leads consumer spending cuts despite the discount appeal.
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Hospitality, retail sectors brace for consumer pullback
This is amidst the Middle East tensions that are dragging on.
5 days ago
APAC leads global foodservice with 40% share in 2025 sales
China, India, and the Philippines continued to post strong growth.
5 days ago
Singapore fast food leads F&B growth as broader sector sees uneven demand
Fast food outpaces restaurants as monthly sales slip across F&B.
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Who’s really driving restaurant spending?
Different age groups also have different reasons to dine.
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Fast food footfall sees two-year low in Q1 amidst consumer cutbacks
Only a few regions saw customer traffic rise.
KFC tops growth in Saudi dining consideration
This was followed by Hardee's and Baskin-Robbins.
Hot drinks lead steepest price increase in fast food
The pricing gap between food and beverage has closed in February.
QSR chains position value as primary driver of traffic growth
Deal-led visits and bundles drive QSR traffic as consumers trade down channels.
UK sandwich consumption rises as eating-out habits shift
The report identifies three main drivers: taste, quality, and convenience.
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
Hospitality sector contracts as inflation drives wave of closures in Q1
This marks the sector’s second consecutive quarterly fall.
Asia emerges as fastest growing fried chicken market
Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines lead the growth.
Aussies wants more health-concsious food on the menu
Meanwhile, vegan and plant-based meals have declined for the third time.
Fast-food becomes a routine for 53% of Saudis
Cleanliness and price are the top factors when choosing a new restaurant.
McDonald’s activity drives notable growth in Saudi economy
This is according to the report by Oxford Economics.
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