Diners are changing. They want new things. They want to be healthier, they want friendship, and they want culture. Essentially, they want a greater connection to their identity through food. Understanding how these wants manifest in dining trends is fundamental to foodservice wins in 2026. If you want to effectively navigate your company’s way through the rapidly evolving foodservice landscape, you can’t be guessing. You need real, actionable insights built from your audience’s data so you understand not only what they eat but why they eat it. This ultimately allows you to determine what they will want next and ensure you meet them there, instead of having to catch up. So, what will diners want in 2026? Why do they want it, and how can you ensure you get the most out of this opportunity? Tastewise recently released its Foodservice Forecast, detailing the next line of foodservice trends for 2026 and how you can take effective marketing, sales, and development action on them. You can find the full report here, but let’s take a look at what’s inside and explore its value, starting at the beginning. Quiet Luxury in Alcohol Drinking culture is shifting towards a surprising trend: zero alcohol consumption. Gen Z is leading this revolution: weekly drinking has decreased by 30 percent among Gen Zers. However, they do not mind raising a glass to celebrate – celebratory drinking is up nearly 30 percent year over year for that same group. The trend suggests that Gen Z is not walking away…
