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Food Away-From-Home Projection are in from the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.5.24

Today's blog covers IFMA’s 2024/2025 food projections, 7 key challenges for food retailers, C-Store foodservice innovations, investor optimism despite packaged food declines, and Walmart’s fast-casual dining expansion.

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.

As spotlighted in our weekly roundup blog, athletes rely on proper nutrition to fuel their workouts, aid recovery, and enhance performance.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.22.24

Find trending news related to sports nutrition, off-premise dining, new technology to reduce fats in ingredients, and food safety for catering. Plus, you’ll read about some food and beverage stories receiving multiple media outlet coverage this week.

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.

Consumers respond to premium dining prices by demanding more premium dining experiences.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.8.24

This week’s roundup spotlights consumer expectations on dining out with premium pricing, the FDA’s ban on BVO, Taco Bell’s ‘The Cantinas’, and how independent C-Stores are experiencing new growth and profitability.

Asian flavors and global cuisines, celebrating chefs and restaurants with roots in West Africa, Southeast Asia, Mexico, Senegal, and beyond.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 6.24.24

Discover the latest buzz around Asian cuisine, get a glimpse into the future of grocery shopping, and uncover the surprising power of pickles. We'll also unveil Pepsi’s revolutionary Smart Can, and discuss how lower food costs might influence 4th of July plans. Read this week’s roundup for more.

Navigating The Pros and Cons Of AI In Marketing. Will AI ever be ready to replace 100% of human tasks?

Navigating The Pros and Cons Of AI In Marketing

Companies are facing the dilemma of whether to incorporate AI into their marketing plans, enticed by the benefits of improving efficiency and enhancing customer interactions. AI presents a new way to connect with desired audiences, though it comes with its own set of obstacles. Within this blog, we’ll investigate the dynamic area of AI marketing as we probe its myriad applications and explore how your company can harness its power while navigating the pitfalls that come with it.

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.

Despite the growth of online shopping, the majority of grocery shopping still occurs in-store, emphasizing the importance of the in-store experience and brand/product selection.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 6.10.24

Find food and beverage industry news including U.S. grocery shopping trends and frozen food category insights, popular QSR chains featuring plant-based foods, prebiotic soda, and new beverage brands, Café Bustelo and Garage Beer, making a splash in their respective categories.

Dr Pepper moves into second place behind Coca-Cola and in front of Pepsi.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 6.3.24

Find the latest F&B stories related to the top three soda brands, restaurant menu innovation for Father’s Day, consumer perception of organic labeling, and Sonic Drive-In’s new brand campaign.