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Explore The Changing Market

Understanding what is driving market changes for your CPG, foodservice and restaurant brand — from macro to micro data — informs everything we do. Please read these thoughtful perspectives from our insightful team.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.15.25

From breakfast battles to AI-driven kitchens, transparency mandates, and global culinary trends, discover the innovations reshaping foodservice today.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.8.25

From ingredient sourcing strategies to the rise of YouTube’s “pester power,” plus new insights on sampling, workforce tech, and holiday shopping—here’s your roundup of the biggest food industry topics brands need to watch now.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.1.25

From the specialty food sector’s momentum to Starbucks’ AI-powered efficiency, Instacart’s shift for independents, and beverage trends shaking the market, this week’s roundup uncovers the forces shaping what—and how—we eat and drink.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.25.25

This week’s curated blog dives into five of the biggest stories shaping the food and beverage industry. From fresh meat sales growth and a landmark beverage merger to the viral rise of Dubai Chocolate and Taco Bell’s winning strategy, we highlight key insights every brand should know. Plus, we spotlight four major trends likely to influence the rest of 2025.

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Why Blockchain Is Essential for Food Brands

Blockchain is reshaping food supply chains—making sourcing transparent, recalls faster, and brand trust stronger. Here’s how forward-thinking companies are using it to gain an edge.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.18.25

From fresh-format grocery wins to AI innovation, new product launches, and shifting regulations, here’s your fast-track recap of this week’s F&B headlines.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.11.25

From fresh-format grocery wins to AI innovation, new product launches, and shifting regulations, here’s your fast-track recap of this week’s F&B headlines.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.4.25

What’s shaping the future of food? From the psychology of performative snacking to the tech powering foodservice and the rise of co-manufacturing, this curated roundup explores the consumer trends, innovations, and category growth drivers redefining the F&B industry.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.28.25

From smarter back-of-house systems to AI-driven ordering and the evolving identity of plant-based proteins, the food and beverage industry continues to shift at a rapid pace. This week’s roundup covers the future of Wingstop’s kitchens, what “ultra processed” really means, Gen Z’s obsession with texture, and how restaurants are experimenting with AI to boost service speed.

Young female working at a fast food restaurant takes an order from a 20-something female looking up at a menu board.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.21.25

From soda-inspired sauces to global trends crossing U.S. borders, this curated roundup explores what’s shaping menus, ordering habits, and operational strategies.