
#4 - Serving Up the Future of Foodservice
From Circana Unpacked by Circana
April 9, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 184
About this episode
David Portalatin discusses the current state and future opportunities in the foodservice industry.
Even as uncertainty continues in the overall marketplace, foodservice operators have reasons for optimism and opportunities for growth. David Portalatin, SVP and industry advisor, food and foodservice at Circana, joins the podcast and unpacks what’s happening – and could happen – in the away-from-home arena.
People in this episode
Guest: David Portalatin
Topics covered
- foodservice
- marketplace
- growth opportunities
Keywords
- foodservice operators
- optimism
- away-from-home arena
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