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How US food trends impact Europe

At the 26th European Foodservice Summit in Amsterdam, Rabobank analyst Cyrille Filott explored the geopolitical and economic forces reshaping the food service industry. Here are the key insights from his presentation, highlighting crucial trends and strategic considerations for European businesses. Key Data Shared by Cyrille Filott In 2023, 62% of US adults reported drinking alcohol, […]

A Glimpse into the Future of Hospitality

On the second day of the European Foodservice Summit, future technologies like artificial intelligence and drone delivery took center stage. The day began with a keynote by Benjamin Calleja of Livit Design. The CEO of the global hospitality & design company left no doubt that technology will radically transform restaurant operations. Calleja illustrated just how […]

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Market Data, Resilience, and Crisis Communication

Over 250 participants from 25 countries came together for the 26. European Foodservice Summit in Amsterdam. On the first day, the industry experts gained deep insights into various topics. For the second time, Amsterdam is hosting the meeting of the European gastro-elite, held for the first time at the iconic Eye Filmmuseum. More than 250 […]

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Record Spending, but Fewer Visits

At this year’s European Foodservice Summit, Jochen Pinsker, Industry Advisor Foodservice Europe at Circana, presented the latest insights into Europe’s out-of-home market. The data reveal a striking development: while consumer spending on eating out in Europe’s five largest markets has reached record highs, the number of visits remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Between June 2019 […]

International Foodservice Forum: Ready for the rebellion

On 13 March 2025, Pesca founder and visionary Sven Sallaerts talks about his extraordinary business concept at the International Foodservice Forum in Hamburg.   Dutch hospitality entrepreneur Sven Sallaerts will be on stage at the International Foodservice Forum in Hamburg, German sister event of our fabulous EFSS. Sallaerts, who spoke at the summit in Zurich […]

EFSS collaborates with Circana

  The European Foodservice Summit (EFSS) and Circana SCS are expanding their partnership to bring new and unparalleled insights to the foodservice industry across Europe.   Circana is a leading insights provider for the restaurant industry and their suppliers and delivers analysis about the restaurant industry, their trends, customer choices and forecasting for the industry. […]

Think tank and family reunion

We asked our Advisory Board Members what they value most about the European Foodservice Summit. You can read their full responses here.   Mert Askin  President Food & Beverage, Azadea Group, UAE “The European Foodservice Summit has always been a source of inspiration for me, offering invaluable learnings and insights. It provides an unparalleled opportunity […]

EFSS partners with Marcas de Restauración

  European Foodservice Summit forms strategic alliance with Marcas de Restauración to strengthen European restaurant sector ties. The European Foodservice Summit (EFSS) has entered a strategic alliance with Marcas de Restauración (MDR), Spain’s premier association of branded restaurant companies, representing over 170 top brands. The purpose of this agreement is to establish a collaborative framework […]

Summit Kick-Off 2025

With renewed vigor for the upcoming Summit year, Milan became the epicenter for Italy’s gastronomic leaders at the EFSS Executive Exchange, with the Summit Advisory Board convening the following day.   EFSS Executive Exchange – Milano Edition Gathering more than 50 selected participants, the Milano Edition of the EFSS Executive Exchange was a resounding success. […]

How to Implement Dynamic Pricing Without Alienating Guests

Dynamic pricing was a hot topic at the 25th European Foodservice Summit in Amsterdam. Philipp Laqué, Managing Director at Revenue Management Solutions, discussed the opportunities and challenges of this pricing strategy, while Joaquín Capel Alcaraz offered the operator’s perspective.   “Dynamic pricing is far more than traditional discounts like Happy Hours,” Laqué emphasized from the […]