Foodservice 2030: Consumer Shifts, Labor and Tech Concerns, and Sustainability

3 Main Drivers in 2030

Three horizontal icons representing: the consumer, operations and the environment.

of food sales will be at foodservice in 2023

Gen Z is 27% of population

Peak age for foodservice usage
51% non-Caucasian
Used foodservice as a child
High expectations

1.5M job openings in 2030

Regulation increases labor costs
Automation to reduce some tasks
Off premise gets tech investments

Health is mainstream:

53% of consumers plan on eating healthy foods over next 5 years

Searching for:

Specific Nutritarians
Functional Claims

Top sustainability concerns:

Reduce packaging waste
Reduce carbon footprints
Sustainable sourcing

55% of foodservice operators were affected by extreme weather events in 2022

The US foodservice industry is in a mature state; however, there are niches, segments, and partnerships that offer growth opportunities. In this market it is critical to prioritize and target opportunities to differentiate yourself. This begins with understanding industry dynamics. These highlights from the Technomic 2023 Planning Program will provide you the knowledge you need to begin planning for the future.

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Foodservice 2030

Consumer shifts, labor and tech concerns, and sustainability

3 Main Drivers in 2030

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