Gen Z consumers (those born between 1997 and 2012) like to experience new food and cuisines, and will go out of their way to eat at a restaurant that offers convenience and better customer service.
Those are two insights from YouGov Profiles, a continuous, nationally representative survey, conducted in July 2025.
We’re thrilled to announce that Catering, Foodservice & Events (CFE) has a new name—CFE News—and a new digital-first direction.
Perez Webber Media Group acquired the leading trade publication and digital communications platform from International Media Group, Inc., and former publishers Klaas and Antoinette De Waal. The new CFE News is led by longtime Editor-in-Chief Sara Perez Webber (editor since 2010) and Publisher Jay Webber, who will build on the publication’s legacy as the premier news source for catering, foodservice and events professionals.
Miami caterer Bill Hansen—CEO of Hansen Group and Bill Hansen Catering—celebrated his 80th birthday on Aug. 16 with 300 guests at the Kovens Conference Center at Florida International University (FIU) in North Miami.
The event also marked the unveiling of the Bill Hansen Catering & Events Laboratory at FIU. The lab will provide students in FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management with hands-on training in event management.
Catering plays an increasing role in today’s foodservice industry, especially with a return to offices and foodservice options continuing to diversify. As a result, the demand for convenient, sanitary and scalable catering solutions continues to grow.
At the heart of this is foodservice packaging—a reliable, convenient and sanitary solution that meets the evolving needs of caterers and their customers. From off-site or workplace events to corporate fundraisers and galas, single-use foodservice packaging, used at least once a week by more than 50% of Americans, is proving to be an essential part of modern catering success.
