Food & Beverage Insights for Distributors

Size the Operator Universe

Access location-level data on over 9 million foodservice operators in 60 countries.

Target Prospects Faster

Identify and prioritize targets quicker, discover whitespace, and collaborate more effectively with customers.

Presentation-Ready Reports

Easily search and download key insights and detailed industry reports in ready-to-use slide format.

Drive New Recipe Development

Innovate with confidence and use the gold standard of consumer concept testing to validate products before pitching to operators.

Capitalize on Menu & Ingredient Trends

Know the market and stay ahead of the next big trend. Analyze any food, flavor, or ingredient — from plant-based to pizza.

Prospect faster with unparalleled restaurant data

If you find yourself asking questions like “How do I reach operators in a new market?” or “How can I better support chain restaurants who purchase my product?”, we can help you answer that.

Be the sales superstar and save time and money with faster targeting and smarter selling using the industry’s most powerful operator intelligence.

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Stay on top of the trends and validate new product ideas

If you find yourself asking questions like “What are the fastest-growing food, beverage, and ingredient trends?” or “What flavors will be on menus of the future?”, we can help you answer that.

Be the food and beverage trends expert with reliable and market-specific insights in presentation-ready reports.

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Leave no stone (fruit) unturned

If you find yourself asking questions like “What do operators think of my brand?” or “What does my target operator want from distributors like me?”, we can help you answer that.

Get the exact answers you need and tell data-driven stories backed by custom research.

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Be the go-to partner for insights

Explore thousands of reports built by industry experts — from culinary deep dives to foodservice segment recovery guides
Build your own bespoke analysis of any food, flavor or menu item
Identify items that appeal to specific demographic groups or brand visitors

“Datassential was the first to immediately survey and assess the impact of COVID on consumers, operators and the industry. Their immediate and ongoing insights on the extent of the impact, as well as the predictors/outcomes of ongoing behavior were invaluable for us.“

-US Foods

“Thanks to [Datassential’s global data], we minimalize our costs, spend less time in finding the best prospects, close more deals, and increase our revenue.“

-Rappi

“Datassential continues to stand out as a company that provides valuable solutions and incredible support to our organization, and the industry as a whole, and for that we are very grateful.”

– Monin

“Datassential’s tools are best-in-class, and we rely on their full suite to develop winning new concepts faster and more effectively. Backed by Datassential’s data & insights, our innovation process delivers great results for our Operators and their Consumers. Datassential is not just a vendor; over the past 15 years of working with them, I’m proud to consider them part of my team.“

– T. Marzetti Co.”

Don’t miss out on the next big thing

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