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The 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report

The James Beard Foundation 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report,
created in collaboration with Deloitte, unearthed insights from 350+ restaurant
owners and professionals. The report highlights the state of the industry,
emerging trends, and critical factors that the independent restaurant industry
can leverage to thrive in 2025.

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Fresh food insights for grocery retail’s profitable growth

Participants examine results from Deloitte’s sixth annual fresh food survey, exploring consumer preferences and the key considerations for retailers.

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Grocery shopping with personality

Most consumers identify with one of five food personalities, influencing what they buy and how much they spend.

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Amid setbacks, signs of stability emerge around plant-based meat

While sales may have hit a growth ceiling, consumer sentiment toward plant-based meat points to a foundation of continued support.

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The future of fresh collection

Demand for fresh foods is rising, but what does it mean for manufacturers and retailers? Targeted consumer analysis, nuanced marketing strategies, and focused technology investment can help realize the revenue opportunity from fresh foods.

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2024 Deloitte holiday retail survey

Our 2024 Deloitte holiday retail survey found that shoppers surveyed are more optimistic and plan to increase their spending by 8% compared to 2023. But that’s not what caught our eye.

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The future of the consumer industry

The future is fast approaching, and the consumer industry is on the precipice of dramatic change that will significantly impact the markets, models, and mechanics of consumer companies over the next decade.

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The future of restaurants

The consumer industry is undergoing dramatic change that will likely influence the markets, models, and mechanics of companies in significant ways over the next decade.

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Restaurants & food service

Today’s successful restaurants are serving up more than trendy ingredients. Learn how Deloitte can help you buy into better—and turn first-time guests into lifelong customers.

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America^® culinary series

As a Premier Sponsor of the Taste America culinary series, Deloitte supports the Foundation in bringing together chefs, special guests, and diners across the country to celebrate local independent restaurants and support chefs who are leading the way to a future culinary industry.

Learn more about Taste America.

The James Beard House programs and impact

Born from the legacy of James Beard himself, the Beard House provides a space for practicing the culinary arts, hosting special events, and fostering an environment to celebrate the people behind America's food system—including participants in JBF's community and impact programs.

Learn more about the history of the James Beard House and its special events.

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