Show off your brand in 4 easy steps:
FAQ and everything you need to know.
What is the Trend Explorer event?
Trend Explorer features a walk-and-talk with samples from over 70 booths, giving participating manufacturers a chance to put their products in the spotlight. Each sample will bring one of Datassential’s 2025 food trends to life. Participating exhibitors partner with Connections, powered by CSSI and Acxion™ Foodservice, to make their samples irresistible and easy to execute at the show.
2025 Overview of Trends
Click on each trend to learn more.
With inflationary tough times, the ‘treat yourself' mentality prevails, and even those cutting back are finding reasons to indulge in foodservice.
Trends
With inflationary tough times, the ‘treat yourself' mentality prevails, and even those cutting back are finding reasons to indulge in foodservice.
Exhibitor Brief
Cross-Product Utilization:
Deadline Friday, February 7, 2025
Share your product(s) with other exhibitors to use as part of their sample concepts. This is optional, but it’s a great way to increase your brand’s exposure at the show! Want in? For each product you want to share, fill out the form below.
Trend Selection:
Deadline Friday, February 7, 2025
Datassential has identified the hottest food trends…now it’s time to bring one to life. Choose the trend that will inspire your sample using the form below, but hurry! Space is limited to 10 sign-ups per trend.
Schedule Culinary Support:
February 24 - 28, 2025
Need feedback? Want to collaborate with a seasoned culinary professional? Schedule your free one-on-one appointment with Chef Steve Madonna between February 24 and 28, 2025.
Submit Your Trend Recipe:
Deadline Friday, March 14, 2025
Once you’ve determined your sample concept, please provide your recipe details below so we can get to work on booth signage and promotions. (Only one submission per manufacturer is needed.)
Cross-Product Utilization:
Deadline Friday, February 7, 2025
Share your product(s) with other exhibitors to use as part of their sample concepts. This is optional, but it’s a great way to increase your brand’s exposure at the show! Want in? For each product you want to share, fill out the form below.
Trend Selection
Deadline Friday, February 7, 2025
Datassential has identified the hottest food trends…now it’s time to bring one to life. Choose the trend that will inspire your sample using the form below, but hurry! Space is limited to 10 sign-ups per trend.
Schedule Culinary Support
February 24 - 28, 2025
Need feedback? Want to collaborate with a seasoned culinary professional? Schedule your free one-on-one appointment with Chef Steve Madonna between February 24 and 28, 2025.
Submit Your Trend Recipe
Deadline Friday, March 14, 2025
Once you’ve determined your sample concept, please provide your recipe details below so we can get to work on booth signage and promotions. (Only one submission per manufacturer is needed.)
Contact Us
Have a question about the event? We’re happy to help. Please reach out to Megan Dickey for any Trend Explorer questions, or Charlsie Pinkerton for general Innovations 2025 questions.
