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The TUCO Global Food Trends Report for 26/27 launched at the Winter Conference in January 2026. The Food People followed up the launch with a series of two webinars which discussed the findings of the report.

Overview

This report details key global food & beverage trends as identified by thefoodpeople researchers and trends writers. Expert analysts pinpointed common themes to build this trends framework of 8 mega trends and their subsequent sub trends. Research has spanned foodservice menu analysis, retail product launches, start-up innovation and social media across key geographies and influential territories. Thought starters have been included for each mega trend, to spark innovation ideas on how trends could be brought to life in a way relevant to TUCO members. Catering professionals in the TUCO Membership have contributed to this section.

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