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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.

2024 CES Show highlighted cutting-edge, AI-powered technology.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.8.24

From ground-breaking technologies showcased at the 2024 CES and 6 trends driving the FoodBev industry to Walmart’s advancements in AI to improve customer experiences and Technomic’s forecast for QSRs, this week’s roundup covers all the latest stories surrounding the food industry.

Recap of top 2023 F&B stories highlighted in Omnivore's Weekly Roundup.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 12.25.23 – Reflecting on 2023

2023 marked a transformative journey for the Food and Beverage Industry as foodservice, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and retailers adapted to economic challenges through technological advancements, pricing strategies, and a focus on consumer preferences for convenience and health. Influencer marketing played a pivotal role in brand promotion and consumer engagement, and retailers innovated their foodservice offerings to stay competitive in a dynamic market.

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 12.11.23

Explore this week’s trending stories from Snapchat’s influence on food and beverage brands, Grubhub’s 2023 Delivered Report, how grocers are innovating their foodservice program and the latest from the eatertainment industry.

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Mastering TikTok for Your Food Business: Tapping into Viral Trends & Boosting Engagement

From entertainment to education, TikTok draws in users seeking inspiration, celebs/influencers, and, notably, branded content. This blog explores the world of viral food trends and how your brand could optimize its TikTok presence in the future.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 11.27.23

Explore ways airports are catering to travelers with high-end dining spaces and enhanced hospitality experiences, what specialty food trends are expected for 2024, why consumers are furious about increasing fast-food prices, new retail shopping strategies Amazon is implementing and which items IHOP and Subway are adding to their menus.

Thanksgiving food flying by.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 11.13.23

Explore consumers’ drive to purchasing prepared Thanksgiving meals from restaurants, new flavor trends taking spotlight over pumpkin spice, which C-Store apps scored the highest ratings, Gen Xers heightened spending power, and McDonald’s and Crocs food-and-footwear collaboration.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 11.6.23

Sports + Entertainment venues got menu makeovers in 2023; drive-thru service is driving more sales; Sweetgreen plans to expand automated kitchen technology to more locations; and Heinz and DiGiorno launch new products for pickle-lovers and Thanksgiving fans, respectively. Read this week’s roundup for these stories and more.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.30.23

In this week's edition, we delve into the latest developments in the world of dining and grocery retail. Topics include bots snapping up dinner reservations to the challenges faced by grocery stores in meeting the demand for fresh produce and minimizing inventory wastage. We also explore how supermarkets are implementing restaurant-like experiences within their walls, take a sneak peek into the evolving preferences of what consumers expect when dining out in 2024, and share delightful discoveries like the renowned "World's Best Cheese and new menu items skating into NHL arenas.