SOME HANDPICKED ESSAYS FOR YOU

We've been busy improving the ways we connect you to industry trends, strategic analysis, and thought leadership to keep your business on-track. As you approach 2026, keep us in mind as the only partner who will accommodate your needs, hands down.

Operator Interest Is Not the Same as Operator Adoption

Operator interest doesn't always lead to adoption. FSIP research found 64% of operators first ask their distributor if a new product is available, while only 18% move directly to a test. Winning requires removing the supply-chain and operational barriers between interest and purchase. READ MORE.

What Will Foodservice Segments Resemble in 2027?

Foodservice in 2027 may look a lot like 2026—but the economics underneath it are changing. With modest real growth, manufacturers can’t simply ride the market. Growth will come from taking share, solving operator problems and finding new occasions and channels. READ MORE.

AI Won't Fix a Bad Strategy

AI is rapidly becoming foodservice’s answer to everything from labor and forecasting to marketing and menu development. But technology alone won’t create an advantage. The real opportunity lies in applying AI to the right business problems—and combining it with proprietary information, industry knowledge and better judgment. READ MORE

The Planning Trap: Last Year's Budget Can't Predict Future

Last year’s numbers may be a logical starting point for planning, but they don’t always reveal where the market is headed. As operator priorities, technology, labor and consumer expectations change, manufacturers need to look beyond historical performance and challenge the assumptions shaping next year’s budget. READ MORE.

From Insights to Execution: Where Strategy Creates Value

Strategy is bigger than sales execution. Technology, automation and marketing can improve efficiency, but durable growth comes from understanding the entire customer and operator journey. The strongest companies connect research, operational realities and strategic judgment to determine where sustainable value actually exists. READ MORE

THE FOODSERVICE IP DIFFERENCE

About Foodservice IP

As a research-based management consulting firm specializing in foodservice, we know the business inside and out. Our analysts' experience spans decades across the entire food and beverage industry. We are veteran thought leaders who have worked for big-name firms. In contrast to larger companies, Foodservice IP is fresh and agile. We are committed to excellence and the highest standards — taking the time to understand a client’s business before, during, and after the engagement. The result? Implications and recommendations that are relevant, measurable, and on target with your business needs. Learn more at foodserviceip.com.

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