Hans im Glück’s Path to Regaining Trust

At this year’s Summit, CEO Johannes Bühler took to the stage to recount how German fast-casual chain Hans im Glück navigated one of the most challenging periods in its history.   In early 2024, the brand faced a reputational crisis…

The Reality of Drone Delivery

Bobby Healy, founder of Manna Air Delivery, joined Katrin Wissmann in a fireside chat at this year's European Foodservice Summit. Healy emphasised that drone delivery has moved beyond concept to become a practical, profitable, and scalable…

How AI Is Changing Restaurants

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant prospect for the restaurant industry—it is already shaping daily operations in kitchens and dining rooms around the world. Speaking at the 26th European Foodservice Summit in Amsterdam this September,…

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…

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…

Market Data, Resilience, and Crisis Communication

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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…

Record Spending, but Fewer Visits

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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