2025 Report
Closing the Gap: Eater & Operator Perspectives on Sustainable Dining
Year One of a Three-Year Study
Consumers are hungry for climate-smart menus, and the foodservice industry has a major opportunity to deliver. Closing the Gap: Eater & Operator Perspectives on Sustainable Dining, a new study from Food for Climate League produced in collaboration with Datassential, uncovers what eaters want, how operators are delivering, and where opportunities exist to close the gap. Based on insights from 1,500 consumers and 400+ restaurant and foodservice operators, this first-of-its-kind, three-year study reveals key trends, misperceptions, and actionable strategies to make sustainable food choices both accessible and desirable.
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About Food for Climate League
Food for Climate League (FCL) is a trailblazing, women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to make climate-smart food choices the norm. FCL uses narrative and behavioral science to connect nutritious and sustainable foods to people’s diverse needs, values, and cultures.
About Datassential
Datassential is the leading global food and beverage intelligence platform providing guidance on trends, competitive benchmarking, and sales intelligence. Through a suite of AI-powered solutions, an intuitive UI, and proprietary data, the food and beverage ecosystem relies on Datassential to more effectively develop, market, and sell their products.