Cashel Foodservices

With 2026 just around the corner, the real opportunity isn’t just spotting trends; it’s embedding them into your innovation process. By aligning operations, menu development, and consumer insights, businesses can transform future signals into actionable strategies and lasting competitive advantage. We’ve rounded up some of the trends below 👇 What other strategies or foodservice trends are you keeping an eye on for 2026?

We’re excited to announce the launch of Aramark SeniorLIFE+’s new Consulting Services program, created to help senior living communities strengthen operations and elevate resident experiences without entering traditional management contracts. “The sky’s the limit as far as what we can support,” said Joe Gorman, President and CEO of SeniorLife+. “By listening and aligning our resources, technology, and programs around the client’s mission, we can help communities improve services to enhance resident life and satisfaction. Our passion is hospitality, and our expertise is tailoring solutions for every partner.” Read on to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQxntAHE  

Providing our clients with menu variety means more than just options, it’s about creating experiences that cater to different tastes, moods, and moments throughout the day. Whether it’s local comfort food, fresh catch seafood, or a plant-based favorite, variety keeps every meal interesting. Thoughtful variety keeps people engaged, satisfied, and looking forward to what’s next.

The breakroom is more than a place to grab coffee – it’s an extension of company culture. From the beans you brew to the snacks you stock, every choice is an opportunity to enhance the employee experience and reflect your values in meaningful ways. Learn how we can help curate break spaces that align with your vision and engage your teams: https://bit.ly/4orh69c #AramarkRefreshments #EmployeeExperience #WorkplaceCulture #BreakSpaces

As we continue to advance our Planet Promise, conversations like this remind us that sustainability is as much about mindset as it is about metrics. Our Global Director of Sustainability, Amy Keister, recently joined chef and ocean advocate Barton Seaver to explore how food can be a force for connection, linking the health of our oceans to the well-being of people and communities everywhere. Check it out ⬇️ #PlanetPromise #NationalSeafoodMonth

No tricks, just treats 👻 A little change in the environment can go a long way in refreshing the mind and inspiring creativity. Grab a sip, take a bite, and get your spook on!

The shift toward data-driven and tech-enabled hospitality will definitely be one to watch in the coming year. It’s clear how these tools can elevate service through better care, quality, and experience. For us at Cashel? it’s about balance — technology as an enabler, not a replacement. You can’t replace the human touch that drives exceptional food service and hospitality of course, but you can make some parts of it easier and more efficient.

Running kitchens in the Philippines teaches you one thing fast Always have a Plan B. Typhoon? Power out. Floods? Happens every year. Let's not go too deep on that one Veg supplier offline for a week? Normal. An entire country devoid of onions, not common, but it did happen We’ve built our systems around that reality, not against it. Multiple sourcing for every key ingredient. Stock buffers that cover us for a full week of BCP Local relationships that go beyond contracts, people who’ll call you first when the roads reopen. It’s not perfect science, but it’s why our clients still get hot meals when the weather turns bad. Because in this part of the world, BCP isn't something you write and forget about. It's something to plan, train, execute, learn, and plan again. We don't freeze everything every day, just in case it rains, we're fresh, never frozen, but we have a plan for every eventuality. It’s just how you keep serving.

Work isn’t limited to the office. Sometimes, a freshly brewed coffee is all it takes to lift the spirit. Portland Coffee Co. offers a space for connections, conversations, and work meetings that deserve a change of scenery. Drop by, and let inspiration brew with your next cup.