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Hurricane Helene's damage strains the food supply chain, particularly for poultry and key agricultural products, impacting both production and prices across the country.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.30.24

Explore the far-reaching effects of Hurricane Helene on U.S. food production and what it means for supply chains moving forward. We'll also dive into the challenges food manufacturers face in adopting AI technology effectively, emphasizing the importance of a clear strategy for achieving success. For those planning ahead, we’ve highlighted the top restaurant industry events to attend in 2025 to stay connected and informed. Plus, learn how Albertsons is using AI-powered forecasting to reduce food waste and ensure product freshness across their distribution centers.

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.

Yelp’s latest report highlights three emerging beverage trends that are capturing the attention of the food and beverage industry.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.23.24

In our latest blog, we dive into five critical topics shaking up the food and beverage industry. Explore the rise of the Sheconomy and the drink trends you need to know. Learn how chemicals in food packaging are sparking health concerns for manufacturers. Discover the impact of industry consolidation on small players and what consumers expect from brands today. Plus, find out how TikTok catapulted freeze-dried sweets into the spotlight. Stay ahead with insights on these trends shaping the future of food and beverage.

The clean label movement began with consumers seeking healthier food options free from harmful chemicals.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 6.17.24

From clean labels and American’s love of beef to Walmart’s digital shelf signage, Mother’s Cookies, and DiGiorno pizza, this week’s round-up is filled with trends and top stories from the food and beverage industry.

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.

Group of friends taking selfies at a restaurant to post on Snapchat.

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.

Past trends inform future innovation.

Series: Top Food Trends That Influenced The Past Decade

In this first blog of our latest series, Top Food Trends That Influenced The Past Decade, we’ll examine how trends from the past ten years have influenced the food industry, meeting fluctuating consumer or market needs, and how these trends may help shape the future of food.

Group of elementary school kids in the lunchroom.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.7.23

Discover these hot topics in today’s weekly roundup: nine states plan to reinstate free school meals, a new study reveals omnichannel shopping insights, FoodLM enhances food-related search queries, C-Stores can learn from their quick service competitors on ways to improve their digital ordering platforms and new headlines from Heineken and Anheuser-Busch.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 12.19.2022

Our last blog of this year features experts’ predictions for 2023 food and beverage trends, how Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have survived economic imbalances, why Costco’s membership remains high, high levels of cadmium and lead found dark chocolate and a mom’s heartwarming holiday itinerary full of festive fun and food.

Why Proprietary Data May Be Right For You

Read our blog to understand the importance of owned data and how to conduct research that works for your business goals and objectives.