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2025 Simply Smarter Webinar Series

On the 2nd Thursday of each month, join Datassential’s slate of experts and your industry peers to learn the latest trends in food and beverage, plus exclusive looks at emerging key technology, in-depth discussions of macro forces and what they mean for the industry, and so much more.

Note: If you signed up for our 2024 series, you’ll need a fresh registration for 2025 as the 2024 series link expired. Once you register for the 2025 Simply Smarter series using the form below, you do not need to register again until 2026. A monthly calendar invite will be included in your registration confirmation email.

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UPCOMING EPISODE

Spring Trends

Thursday, February 13 at 12 pm CT

Uncover the foods, flavors, and beverages to have on the radar for the season, and explore LTO trends and holiday insights.

***** Be sure to register for the NEW 2025 Simply Smarter Webinar Series. *
You’ll need a fresh registration even if you registered for webinars in 2024. Hurry – you won’t want to miss any!

2025 Simply Smarter Series Calendar

SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Thousands of your industry peers meet monthly to explore the latest foods, technology, and macro forces for the coming year and beyond. Join Datassential experts as they lead a lively and informative discussion on current industry trends, news, consumer research, and more. From annual and seasonality food trends to foodservice industry forecasts and chain intelligence, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

Complete the form to register for this NEW series in 2025! You only need to register once for the monthly series calendar invite.

JANUARY 9

2025 Trends Event

Dive into must-know foods, flavors, and beverages for 2025 and beyond.

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FEBRUARY 13

Spring Trends

Uncover the foods, flavors, and beverages to have on the radar for the season, and explore LTO trends and holiday insights.

MARCH 13

State of the Menu

Discover standout menu items, emerging trends, and rising foods, flavors, and ingredients for the year ahead.

APRIL 10

Inside the Foodservice Mindset

Explore trends & perspectives shaping foodservice operators’ mindset across various segments.

MAY 8

Summer Trends

Dive into the foods, flavors, and beverages to have on the radar for the season, and uncover LTO trends and holiday insights.

JUNE 12

Datassential 500:
Top Restaurant Chains

Get a sneak peek at our Top Restaurant Chains report. Uncover trends, 2024 leaders, and growth insights!

JULY 10

Fall Trends

Dive into the foods, flavors, and beverages to have on the radar for the season, and uncover LTO trends and holiday insights.

AUGUST 4

Midyear Trends Event

Dive into insights on the latest industry trends you need to know and get a sneak peek at 2026 trends.

SEPTEMBER 11

2026 Foodservice Forecast

Get industry projections on the year ahead and dive into market trends and insights on consumer habits and macroeconomics.

OCTOBER 9

Menu Movers & Opportunities

Explore how menu items evolve from inception to ubiquity, highlighting key trends and opportunities.

NOVEMBER 13

Winter Trends

Dive into the foods, flavors, and beverages to have on the radar for the season, and uncover LTO trends and holiday insights.

DECEMBER 11

Year-End Review

Explore our year-end recap on 2025’s shifts, revealing insights on foodservice trends and consumer habits.

Winter Trends 2024

State of the Menu 2024

2025 Foodservice Forecast

Midyear Trends 2024

Fall Trends 2024

Datassential 500

Menu Magic

Summer Trends 2024

Simply Smarter Webinar_S5E6_Feeding-Minds

Feeding Minds: Mental Health and the Food Industry

Spring Trends 2024

2024 Trends Event