Weekly Roundup – Week of 4.4.2022
April 8, 2022
Check out this week’s top 5 thought-provoking and flavor-forward stories curated from our team of strategists and food enthusiasts:
Turning Waste Into A-Peeling Tastes
Bananas, while popular and nutritious, produce “approximately 3.5 million tons of banana peel waste per year.” The peel is actually rich in nutrients and biogenic amines and is described as delicious when prepared correctly. To help mitigate this abundance of waste, F&B companies are using this nutrient-dense peel as ingredients in salads, sandwiches, snacks, and spirits. Learn More. Subscription Required.
Foraging Around In The Specialty Foods Market
In May of 2021, the specialty foods marketplace, Foraged, was launched to provide a way for foragers and farmers to sell the foods they’ve harvested and tell their individuals stories. They receive a shop and e-commerce tools to promote and sell their items to both chefs and consumers alike. Since the launch, Foraged has seen a 434% quarter-over-quarter growth with minimal upfront marketing spend. Discover More.
Smashburger Sets Out To Elevate Dining Experiences
To lure in more guests and boost their fast-casual dining experience, Smashburger has opened its first restaurant in Denver with a full-service bar. Smashburger President, Carl Bachmann, offers that broadening its alcohol menu with signature cocktails and refreshing brews will appeal to a variety of demographics whether catering to families or a group of friends stopping in to watch a game. Read More. Subscription Required.
Amazing April Fools’ Pranks From Our Favorite Brands
From Pizza Hut seltzer and broccoli-flavored ChapStick to Omaha Steaks perspirant and Hellmann’s Butterfinger Mayo, Foodbeast curated their top April Fools’ pranks for 2022. Included are bizarre combinations of consumers’ favorite brands and products – that did appear to fool many. Check out the full list and decide if any of these wacky products are worth sticking around. See Full List.
Can A Vending Machine Make High-Quality Burgers?
RoboBurger co-founder and CEO Audley Wilson is certain it can. This high-tech vending machine-style unit grills 100% Angus pasture-raised Pat LaFrieda beef patties. Then, it lets the consumer select real aged Wisconsin cheddar cheese and condiments before adding the bun and placing it inside a classic cardboard box. Two burgers can be prepared at once and are descended into a bay when finished – allegedly piping hot and ready to eat. Napkins are included, too. See What You Think.
