About this episode

Sunny Khamkar discusses the trends reshaping foodservice and retail, including rising food costs and consumer preferences.

In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton welcome Sunny Khamkar, a leading food and beverage trends expert, to discuss the forces reshaping the future of foodservice, retail, and consumer dining habits. From rising food costs and the impact of GLP-1 medications to the growing demand for protein-rich options, global flavors, functional beverages, and personalized meal experiences, Sunny shares the trends transforming menus across restaurants, grocery retailers, and convenience stores. The conversation also explores the rise of prepared meals, the power of limited-time offers, and how retailers can compete for more consumer meal occasions. Whether you're in retail, foodservice, CPG, or consumer insights, this episode offers a look at the innovations, flavors, and consumer expectations shaping what's next in food and beverage. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast . Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn

People in this episode

Hosts: Barry Thomas, Rachel Dalton

Guest: Sunny Khamkar

Topics covered

• menu trends
• foodservice
• retail
• consumer dining habits
• food costs
• protein-rich options
• prepared meals

Keywords

• food trends
• retail
• restaurants
• consumer behavior
• meal experiences
• global flavors
• functional beverages

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Organizations: Kantar

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