Food’s role in hospitality is rapidly expanding beyond nourishment and indulgence, focusing now on connection, regeneration, and wellbeing. Based on EHL’s newly released Food & Wellbeing Trend Report 2025, six interconnected trends are reshaping the industry:
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Rise of the Conscious Consumer: Guests prioritize health, ethics, and sustainability, expecting transparency and authenticity from food providers.
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Convenience Meets Personalization: Data-driven platforms are making it possible to offer fast, customized meals that cater to individual preferences and health needs.
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Eating for Vitality: Food is increasingly viewed as a proactive tool for long-term health, with a focus on energy, mental clarity, and longevity.
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Planetary Wellbeing Becomes Personal: Climate-conscious and regenerative dining practices are gaining traction, aiming for positive environmental impact.
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Social Eating and Belonging: In a fragmented world, food is being used as a bridge to foster human connection and combat loneliness.
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Co-Responsibility Across the Ecosystem: True transformation in food and wellbeing requires collaboration among chefs, operators, policymakers, and consumers.
Together, these trends position hospitality as a key driver for personal and planetary wellbeing, calling for cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation.
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