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Prepared meals are consumers' go-to purchase driver.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 2.5.24

In the ever-evolving landscape of the food industry, this week’s top stories focus of convenience stores upping their foodservice offerings, restaurants starting to adapt to short staffing by turning to gig workers, and giants like McDonald's embracing innovative technologies. Meanwhile, fast-food chains grapple with declining sales as consumers continue to feel the impact of higher menu prices. As Sunday's big game approaches, consumers and grocers alike are gearing up for the ultimate showdown, preparing for the festivities in new and exciting ways.

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.

Robot serving drinks in a coffee shop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.