n World Food Day, Spain confirms an unstoppable trend: food has become a pillar of daily well-being.. According to the FOOD Barometer 2025 from EdenredThe Spanish Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Spanish Hotel and Catering Industry, together with the Spanish Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, nine out of ten people (87 %) say they pay more attention to eating a balanced diet.%, compared to 82 % last year.
However, this aspiration faces a daily challenge: more and more Spaniards are eating away from home for work or work-life balance reasons.and must balance health, time and budget.
Eating out as part of self-care
Far from being an obstacle, catering has become an ally of wellbeing. While in 2024 86 % of respondents were willing to reduce their restaurant outings, in 2025 this figure has fallen to 69 %. Eating out is no longer seen as a superfluous expense and is becoming established as a a social and emotional experience that can also be a healthy one.provided that the venues and menus are well chosen.
85 % of the citizens say that expects to find healthy options in restaurantsThis shows that good nutrition has gone from being an added value to a basic requirement.
Healthy is no longer measured in labels, but in freshness.
The concept of "healthy eating" has changed. Spaniards no longer look so much at labels or food fads, but rather at the actual quality of the ingredients.
96 % of respondents prioritise the freshness of the product as the main health indicator and 82 % call for more vegetables on the plate. On the other hand, vegan or vegetarian options, which a few years ago led the preferences, are today only decisive for 35 %. Naturalness, freshness and balance set the new standard for food welfare.
Responsible hospitality: eating well also means taking care of the planet
Concern about sustainability continues to grow. 83 % of Spaniards are concerned about food waste, and nine out of ten restaurants have already implemented measures to combat it.how to offer doggy bags or collaborate with applications that save surpluses. This environmental awareness reinforces the connection between healthy eating and responsible lifestyle.
Ticket Restaurant: a tool to eat better and live with less stress
The study also highlights the role of the Ticket Restaurant as a facilitator of well-being in the work routine.
88 % of users see it as improving their budget, another 88 % see it as a practical solution and two out of three say it improves their budget. helps them to reduce stress to plan or prepare daily meals. In addition, 81 % say that if their allowance were doubled, they could cover all their weekly lunches.
For the hospitality industry, this system has become an engine of growth: 31 % of restaurants report having gained more customers and 59 % have increased their turnover.
"The FOOD Barometer 2025 shows that Spaniards want to take care of themselves and enjoy themselves at the same time. Eating out is no longer a concession, but a form of wellbeing if it is done with balance and awareness," he stresses. María Abolafio, CSR & Wellbeing Expert at Edenred. "Ticket Restaurant is a tool to maintain that balance: it helps people to take care of themselves and supports local restaurants".
