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Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.27.25

From sweet-tooth surges to sustainable kitchens and tech-driven dining, this week’s curated F&B insights cover candy trends, zero-waste menus, category management, and digital promotions transforming alcohol and casual dining.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 4.21.25

From zebra striping driving Gen Z purchases to frozen seafood that sells like fresh—dive into this week’s food industry intel, innovation, and regulation shifts.

Many restaurants rely on imported plant-based ingredients to achieve bring quality, authentic textures, and bold flavors customers expect in vegan dishes.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 11.11.24

As we approach 2025, food brands must adapt to evolving consumer trends, from the rise of imported plant-based foods to new insights driven by McDonald's E. coli outbreak. Plus, discover how quantum farming could transform food production. Learn about these key developments shaping the future of the food industry and what they mean for restaurants, brands, and consumers alike.

Restaurants must find ways to balance value and profitability while still delivering the dining experience customers crave.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.16.24

Discover how consumer demand is driving menu pricing, influencing food purchases, and sparking the rise of nostalgic advertising campaigns. Learn about Chipotle's test of its cutting-edge "Autocado" makeline automation and how brand collaborations like Hershey’s and C4 Energy are fueling innovation. Whether you’re tracking the impact of consumer trends or curious about tech-driven solutions in the kitchen, this week’s insights are sure to inspire.

Robot serving drinks in a coffee shop.

CES 2024 Spotlight: How Technology Is Reshaping the Food Industry Ecosystem

Commemorating its 100th year, the Consumer Technology Association® (CTA) and organizer of CES 2024, brought together the brightest minds and most innovative technologies from nearly every industry. As CES concluded, it left in its wake a trail of transformative trends poised to shape the future of technology in the coming months and years. The event embodied a prevailing theme of "Tech for Good," encompassing a spectrum from AI and digital health to energy, food integrity, and sustainability. Read our blog to learn more.

K-12 foodservice operations should prepare for integrating AI technologies.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.12.24

Dive into the latest trends in the food and beverage industry this week, ranging from the challenges faced in K-12 school settings to the increasing health and wellness spending by younger consumers. Discover how technological innovations are revolutionizing foodservice in convenience stores (C-stores) and explore exciting new offerings from Kraft Singles and Cann.

Delivery apps continue to create revenue and grow in the U.S.

UNVEILING THE LATEST TRENDS & FORECASTS FOR THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY APPS

In a world where convenience meets cuisine, third-party delivery apps have revolutionized the way we experience our favorite meals. Whether it's the lightning-fast deliveries of DoorDash, the extensive restaurant options on Grubhub, or the seamless integration of Uber Eats into our daily lives, these services have become synonymous with the modern dining experience. As we step into 2024, we’ll examine the ever-evolving landscape of food delivery, uncover the trends that shaped 2023, and explore the future of these platforms.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 12.4.23

Dive into our weekly food-and-beverage-industry blog covering these notable topics: the latest trends in food-tech, Coca-Cola’s AI-assisted Y3000, McDonald’s spin off restaurant, CosMc, the repeal of prohibition’s anniversary, and a recap of pizza-related news of the week.

Beverage trends evolve over the years.

Series: Top Food Trends That Influenced The Past Decade – Beverages

As the second blog of our latest series, Top Food Trends That Influenced The Past Decade, we’ll learn that many beverage trends from the past remain today but have either evolved over time or have the potential to expand a brand’s target demographic. Keeping ahead of flavor trends and consumer consumption preferences will help guide this innovation. Read our blog now.

Beer and Malt Beverages

Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.18.23

Explore today’s weekly roundup covering alcohol and plant-based food trends, autonomous micro-retail stores, Instacart’s IPO announcement and new fun pop culture news from Dunkin’ and its celebrity influences, Ben Affleck and Ice Spice.