Business Bites by Simplot
“Foodservice Feast” has a fresh new look. We’re getting ready to share an updated quarterly newsletter with our foodservice audience, and we want to hear your thoughts (yes, that means you).
Chew on this: Business Bites is a new quarterly newsletter that will replace Foodservice Feast to deliver foodservice insights, trends and more.
Why the switch?
Our partners are hungry for the information that will help them grow. With Business Bites, we’ll serve up actionable industry insights that support their goals.
Easy to digest
Our reimagined newsletter will help foodservice professionals stay informed on the go with snackable facts and figures.
- What’s going on
- What’s coming next
- What they should do about it
Here are just a few examples of the insights we’ll be sharing with the industry to help them thrive in ‘25:
2025 Trends
De-emphasizing delivery
Sneaky fees in food delivery services are wearing on consumers. In 2025, we’ll see a shift toward other off-premise options like carry-out, curbside pickup and drive-thru.
- Balance technology-enabled efficiency and a welcoming human touch
- Emphasize friendly service and restaurant cleanliness
- Look for consumers to increase their foodservice spend with dollars saved on delivery
Technomic, What Will Thrive in 2025
Buzz-worthy beverages
The non-alcoholic beverage trend is poised to continue accelerating in the coming year. Beverage-forward business is easy on operators, as drinks require less space, equipment, and labor. Plus, consumers are on board — cheers to that!
- Take cues from global beverages like boba to explore unique flavors and textures
- Consider functional ingredients that offer effects or benefits consumers appreciate
- Promote limited-time flavors or seasonal specials to build hype
Technomic, What Will Thrive in 2025
Stadium snacks score big
48% of consumers visited a stadium or arena in the past year, and 80% of them bought a hot snack or meal while they were there. Stadium-inspired foods bring feelings of nostalgia and celebration, a homerun for any eatery.
- Incorporate indulgent flavors and portable formats popular in big sporting venues
- Find ways to bring a sense of celebration and excitement to the menu
- Theme specials around sports seasons (e.g., a tailgate themed entrée)
Datassential, Winter Trends
Heat meets sweet
Building on 2024 trends like hot honey and global spicy sauces (gochujang, anyone?), 2025 will get even more playful with peppery flavors.
- Look into chilies with complex flavors beyond simple spiciness
- Try out fruity, charred or candied varieties of trendy hot sauces
- Spin the globe and explore chile-based sauces from around the world — Peru, Libya, Thailand and beyond
Looking for sweet and spicy inspiration? Read on to our “Try the Trend” feature!
Technomic, What Will Thrive in 2025
Try the Trend: Simplot Maple City® Waffle Loaded Breakfast Fries
Put some pep in your breakfast! Drizzle spicy maple-sriracha sauce over Maple City® waffle fries topped with diced fried chicken, crumbled bacon, melted cheese and perfectly poached eggs. Now that’s a good morning.
See the recipe here.
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Thanks for joining us for Business Bites. We’ll launch this newsletter externally later this year, but before we do, we need your help. Head to Survicate and let the team know what you think. We’ll use that information to make this resource even more effective and helpful for our sales teams and customers.
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