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Let prediction season begin

Round 1 of what to expect for food and beverages in 2020

Lisa Jennings, Executive Editor

October 29, 2019

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With October nearly over and a mere two months left in the 20-teens, the trend forecasts for 2020 are rolling in at a steady pace.

Despite its neat, symmetrical numerical balance, 2020 is a year shrouded in some uncertainty. Some see continued economic strength, while others see recession clouds looming. There will most certainly be a contentious political climate. Restaurants will continue to struggle with rising costs and shifting consumer habits, evolving with the times.

And guests will continue to seek out the delicious and craveable.

Here’s a look at the early batch of prognosticators making their predictions for food, beverage and dining trends next year. These come from various sources in the industry, with more to come.

Take a look at these 2020 trend predictions. We’ve pulled out the highlights:

 

 

About the Author

Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality

Lisa Jennings is executive editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She joined the NRN staff as West Coast editor in 2004 as a veteran journalist. Before joining NRN, she spent 11 years at The Commercial Appeal, the daily newspaper in Memphis, Tenn., most recently as editor of the Food and Health & Wellness sections. Prior experience includes staff reporting for the Washington Business Journal and United Press International.

Lisa’s areas of expertise include coverage of both large public restaurant chains and small independents, the regulatory and legal landscapes impacting the industry overall, as well as helping operators find solutions to run their business better.

Lisa Jennings’ experience:

Executive editor, NRN (March 2020 to present)

Executive editor, Restaurant Hospitality (January 2018 to present)

Senior editor, NRN (September 2004 to March 2020)

Reporter/editor, The Commercial Appeal (1990-2001)

Reporter, Washington Business Journal (1985-1987)

Contact Lisa Jennings at:

[email protected]

@livetodineout

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-jennings-83202510/

 

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