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Tag: Foodservice
Restaurants are leveraging snacking occasions throughout the day

Weekly Roundup – Week of 4.29.24

Discover how the latest snacking innovations help drive restaurant traffic. Learn about Walmart’s Bettergoods private label brand and how McDonalds plans to make their menu more affordable for budget-friendly consumers. Plus, find out how major restaurant chains are celebrating ‘May the Fourth Be With You.’

Flavor and format innovation will keep Millennials and Gen Z engaged in the evolving and growing iced coffee category.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 4.15.24

Dive into our blog to uncover the latest iced coffee trends favored by Millennials and Gen Z and find insights into the newest plant-based mac and cheese creations and Starbucks' fiery beverage lineup. Plus, you’ll learn why grocers are slow to adapt new technology while reading about the delicious transformations taking place in yogurt and alternative milk categories.

This year's State of Snacking report, by Mondelēz International and The Harris Poll, unveils the evolving landscape of snacking behaviors.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.11.24

2024 is set to redefine the food and beverage landscape with a wave of exciting transformations – from snacking innovations and dynamic pricing strategies to packaging solutions that meet evolving consumer demands. Brace yourselves for the impact of generative AI, reshaping the very fabric of how F&B companies operate and innovate and why the 'Corner Store' will continue its reign as the go-to spot for busy suburbanites, offering unparalleled convenience, time-saving solutions, and unbeatable proximity.

Nostalgic tastes in one can - new Campbell's Grilled Cheese & Tomato soup.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.4.24

Discover the future of food innovation, seasonal marketing strategies, and groundbreaking product launches in this weekly roundup blog post. From the integration of food kiosks to 3D printing advancements to insights from COEX 2024, we cover all the hot topics. Plus, uncover how top brands are gearing up for St. Patrick's Day and Easter and latest launches by Campbell's and Kraft Heinz.

As fast food prices rise, Wendy's announced new pricing strategies that could affect menu prices depending on high traffic times.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 2.26.24

Learn about Wendy’s new dynamic pricing, how GenAI is reshaping the F&B industry, the future of “bowl’s and how Hershey’s implemented a cross-organizational campaign to boost brand recognition and launch a new product.

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.

Back to business in catering.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.26.24

Today’s roundup highlights top trending food and beverage stories of the week. Read more about trends affecting the specialty foods and plant-based meats categories. Learn about how catering is experiencing a resurgence with employees heading back to the office. And, how the new coffee brand, Happy, is promoting transparency and mental health.

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.

K-12 foodservice operations should prepare for integrating AI technologies.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.12.24

Dive into the latest trends in the food and beverage industry this week, ranging from the challenges faced in K-12 school settings to the increasing health and wellness spending by younger consumers. Discover how technological innovations are revolutionizing foodservice in convenience stores (C-stores) and explore exciting new offerings from Kraft Singles and Cann.

What's in store for foodservice in 2024?

Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.1.24

Our first weekly roundup of 2024 forecasts trends in foodservice, retail, and convenience stores, while including some big moments for popular brands like Pop-Tarts and Burger King.