Change in gastronomy: trends and opportunities on the European Foodservice Summit

Change in gastronomy: trends and opportunities on the European Foodservice Summit

The anticipation on the European Foodservice Summit 2025 is increasing! From September 17th to 19th, 2025, the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam will be transformed into a hotspot for the catering industry. The focus is clearly on the full service segment and the current market movements. Jochen Pinsker, who works as an Industry Advisor Foodservice Europe at Circana, will present the latest developments in the European catering market on September 18. It takes a look at consumer behavior and illuminates national peculiarities in market segment dynamics. In ahgz.de it says that Pinsker has over 25 years of experience in market research and consumer analysis and is already decisive in the expansion of the foodservice business in Europe was involved.

During the summit, not only the past of the past six months is discussed, but also gave an outlook on the trends and challenges in 2024. The discussion about future developments in the efficiency-driven environment, as well as the changes caused by to-go and delivery, will be particularly exciting. Topics such as digital innovations and sustainability strategies are also on the agenda and offer the participants valuable insights into the hottest trends in the industry.

expectations and perspectives

in a report by Circana Group it becomes clear that the European Food Service Market could experience a slow return to expenditure stability. In the first quarter of 2025, sales in the five largest markets, including Germany, rose by 1%. While the number of visitors decreased by 1%, it was the higher average restaurant bill that drives the growth. The digital transformation, the return to offices and the interest in breakfast offers play a crucial role in the design of the market.

Special attention is paid to Germany, where in 2024 an increase in consumption expenditure by 2% was recorded, even if the number of guests has dropped by 2%. On the other hand, there are development trends in Great Britain at snacks that are particularly popular with younger adults.

networking and exchange

The European Foodservice Summit not only offers a platform for valuable information, but also for an intensive exchange among over 250 industry professionals from more than 20 countries. The possibility of networking with international experts is supplemented by an informal get-together on the evening before at A’dam the Loft. Among the speakers are prominent participants such as Anna Kozachenko von Milkbar (Ukraine) and Johannes Bühler by Hans in Glück (Germany). This compilation promises interesting discussion potential and inspiring exchange.

In this dynamic environment, companies such as Performance Foodservice act as central actors. With their comprehensive offer, which ranges from food to restaurant needs, they have established themselves as a one-stop shop. Your latest ordering platform helps to rationalize processes and improve customer experience.

The European Foodservice Summit 2025 thus represents an important milestone in the industry and will show how companies can meet the challenges of the coming years through innovations and strategic management.