2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges and opportunities.

In the fast-paced world of food and beverage, innovation, scalability, and strategic decision-making are essential for success. As a professional in the industry, staying informed is key to maintaining a competitive advantage.

As a global specialist in food and beverage technology, Aptean keeps a close eye on market trends. We aim to lead discussions on critical industry issues, helping producers, distributors, and wholesalers tackle challenges and adopt best practices to drive growth.

Download your copy of the 2025 Trend Report to gain valuable insights and benchmark your business against the findings of this comprehensive study.

Findings from annual market research in the Netherlands and Belgium

To understand what businesses need to grow, Aptean collaborates annually with market research firm B2B International on an extensive study of the food production and distribution sector in the Netherlands and Belgium. The result is the 2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry, highlighting key (technological) trends and developments. These include challenges such as declining consumer demand and the increasing importance of technology. By leveraging these insights, companies can seize opportunities to thrive in the future. The report offers perspectives on:

• Concerns over external pressures from declining consumer demand
• Improving workforce productivity through intelligent automation
• Harnessing AI to boost operational efficiency
• Deploying industry-specific technology for a strategic edge

"On average, companies using industry-specific software grew their year-over-year revenue by 6.9%, compared to 5.3% for horizontal software users and 4.9% for those relying on custom or in-house systems.” – 2025 Trend Report

Harnessing AI for operational efficiency

AI has become a hot topic in the food and beverage industry, with exploration accelerating significantly over the past 12 months. The 2025 Trend Report delves into the latest developments, where AI can create value, and areas where concerns still remain. How can AI positively impact your Food & Beverage business and strategy? Find out in the 2025 Trend Report.

About Aptean

Aptean is a global provider of industry-specific software solutions designed to help manufacturers and distributors run and grow their businesses effectively. Our solutions and services enable companies of all sizes to succeed and achieve their goals.

For more information about Aptean and the markets we serve, visit www.aptean.com.