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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 6.23.25

From QR codes and consumer transparency to global exports and tech-enabled sourcing, this week’s curated roundup explores how food companies are innovating to stay competitive. Learn why CPGs are doubling down on value, how unified sourcing platforms keep innovation alive, and how one grocer is driving sales with in-store dining done right.

Black father and daughter making a healthy meal together in their kitchen.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 6.16.25

From 2026 trend predictions to AI insights and TikTok as the new taste tester, this week’s roundup is packed with smart strategies F&B pros can’t afford to miss.

A young woman checking a food label on her phone while holding a large jar of spices at a grocery store.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 6.2.25

From shifting sourcing habits to the impact of AI and evolving definitions of health, discover what’s shaping food & beverage trends—plus where families plan to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 5.26.25

From grocery grab and go to QSR growing pains, this week’s food industry pulse covers what’s driving consumer decisions—and how brands can keep up.

Golden fried Japanese dumplings appetizer skewered across a large hot cast iron pan to catch the oil drippings.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 5.19.25

From bold moves in food manufacturing to the rise of 2D barcodes and high-protein diets among Gen Z men, this week’s top F&B stories are packed with insight. We’re diving into trends that stood out at the 2025 NRA Show and Sweets & Snacks Expo, how retailers are using AI to stay ahead, and why transparency is the new baseline.

Close-up image of a young Asian female holding a beef skewer of Thai food in a Thai restaurant.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 5.12.25

This week’s hot topics in food and beverage dive into the cultural impact of Asian American food entrepreneurship, rising energy challenges for manufacturers, and how loyalty programs are reshaping grocery e-commerce. We explore Sysco’s recent distribution setbacks and what food brands can learn, plus a fresh look at how natural foods are driving retail innovation.

Asian girl using a touch screen to order food at a restaurant.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 5.5.25

From emerging tech to iconic brand revivals, this curated roundup delivers the food & beverage news you need to stay ahead—plus a 2-minute podcast for quick wins.

Three ethnically diverse female Gen Z friends eating pasta with a fork.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 4.28.25

From restaurants tapping into tech for growth to Gen Z reshaping retail expectations, this curated roundup explores the key trends shaping food and grocery in 2025.

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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.