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In a recent video, The Food Institute delves into the exciting transformation of school lunches.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.14.24

Want to know what's hot in the food industry? From school lunches to alt-meat and grocery retail, we've got you covered. Read our blog to discover the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of food.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.7.24

Curious about the future of food and beverage? In this blog, we dive into the game-changing role of AI in consumer interactions, Gen Z's chaotic yet exciting influence on food preferences, and the top trends disrupting the industry. Plus, discover how Instacart is gamifying shopping, highlights from the 2024 IFMA Solutions Conference, and insights from the NACS Show for convenience stores.

Data-driven advertising has transformed the way foodservice manufacturers and CPG brands connect with their audiences.

Data-Driven Advertising in the Evolving Foodservice & CPG Space

Data-driven advertising is reshaping how foodservice manufacturers and CPG brands engage with their audiences. By harnessing the power of consumer data—from personalized messaging and targeted audience segmentation to real-time campaign adjustments—brands can ensure their marketing strategies are always in tune with the latest consumer trends. Discover how you can make every advertising dollar count, boost campaign effectiveness, and stay ahead of the competition.

The Food Institute's Podcast explores the growing trend of home-centricity.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.9.24

Explore this week’s featured topics including consumer preferences between food at home and away, back-of-house restaurant technology, benefits of glass packaging, and the latest from Amazon, McDonald’s, and Campbells.

Plant-based snacks are seeing an increase in year-over-year growth.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.29.24

Discover the latest trends shaping the food industry, from the surge in plant-based snack sales and Starbucks' new customer retention strategy to insights from the IFT FIRST 2024 Expo. Dive into how the IFDA is tackling foodservice distribution challenges with insights from Mark S. Allen, and explore the culinary strategies balancing excellence with athletes' dietary preferences at the Paris Olympics.

Industry experts have put seed oils under the spotlight due to health concerns.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.15.24

From new tech to test kitchens, seed oils to Datassential’s Burger keynote, today’s weekly roundup is filled with the latest trending food and beverage topics and news stories of the week.

Restaurant server handing delivery person a to-go order.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 5.6.24

Check out this week’s roundup that includes topics like Instacart and Uber Eats’ partnership, challenges casual dining chains are experiencing, why brunch is bigger than ever and new products from Coca-Cola and Chips Ahoy!

LTOs boost excitement and help increase foot traffic to restaurants.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 4.8.24

From the evolution of LTOs and hot trends expected to boost sales in C-stores to soaring third-party delivery fees and cookies, this week’s roundup highlights the week’s most newsworthy stories.

Five fresh food trends are igniting TikTok, garnering attention in both restaurant and household kitchens.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 2.12.24

Where are chefs seeking recipe inspiration? What consumer trends and behaviors are driving purchase decisions in retail and grocery? How is T.J. Maxx boosting food sales? And what event from Gatorade drove football fan participation. Find answers to these questions and more.

Health and wellbeing play a huge role when consumers decide what to order.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.22.24

This week’s blog uncovers trends behind consumer’s shift to a more holistic wellbeing approach, highlights seafood category growth and ways restaurants can reap profits with new experiences, and spotlights how the education segment is adding new events and technologies to enhance foodservice programs.