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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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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.

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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.

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How Chefs Use Data to Craft Smarter Menus

Chefs and foodservice operators are using data—from POS reports to TikTok trends—to build menus that excite guests and improve margins. In our latest blog, we explore how analytics and culinary creativity work together.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.14.25

From surging eGrocery sales and game-changing distributor mergers to new packaging regulations and smarter data use, this week’s top headlines reveal where food industry strategy is heading next. We’re breaking down five must-know stories. Let’s dig in.