"CHICAGO - October 22, 2025 - The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® has officially opened submissions for the 2026 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards, honoring products that redefine culinary innovation and transform foodservice menus. The prestigious awards celebrate breakthroughs that set industry trends and inspire new dining experiences. Recipients will be recognized at the National Restaurant Association Show, taking place May 16-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago."
"As operators adapt to shifting economic pressures, including supply constraints, rising ingredient costs, and workforce challenges, consumer demand for unique and healthier menu options continues to climb. According to the National Restaurant Association's 2025 State of the Industry Report, 86% of consumers seek new and unique food experiences, while demand for healthier menu choices has risen 23%. On the Show floor, 63% of attendees were sourcing food products and 30% were sourcing beverages,"
"Restaurants are navigating higher costs and changing consumer expectations, which is fueling remarkable creativity across food and beverage,"
"The FABI Awards celebrate these innovations - from next-generation ingredients to global flavor inspirations - and spotlight the companies shaping the future of foodservice."
The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® opened submissions for the 2026 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards to honor products that redefine culinary innovation and transform foodservice menus. Winners will be recognized at the National Restaurant Association Show, May 16–19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Operators face higher costs, supply constraints, rising ingredient prices, and workforce challenges while consumer demand for unique and healthier menu options grows. The 2025 State of the Industry Report shows 86% of consumers seek new food experiences and a 23% rise in demand for healthier menu choices. On the Show floor, 63% of attendees sourced food products and 30% sourced beverages. FABI winners receive marketing exposure, media coverage, and exclusive tasting sessions, with select FABI Favorites receiving expanded visibility.
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