Bidfood - Food & Drinks trends 2026
Bidfood announce that exciting foreign flavours, topped and loaded dishes, and gut-loving wholefoods are set to dominate menus with the launch of its 2026 Food and Drink Trends One of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, Bidfood, has today revealed the food and drink trends it expects to shape the out-of-home market in 2026. Alongside value, quality and elevated experiences – which continue to rank highly – this year’s trends are strongly influenced by emotional drivers such as comfort, adventure, tradition and sharing, coupled with a growing desire to make healthier and more sustainable choices. In fact, around half of consumers want to try the latest food trends when eating out, rising to 65% of 18- to 39-year-olds*. From exploring flavours across the globe, to gut-loving wholefoods, stacked and loaded dishes, enticing exotic desserts and refreshing, unique tea flavours, this year’s trends are perhaps the tastiest yet! And consumers are on the lookout for what’s new and exci...