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Tag: Industry News

Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.24.2022

Read about three flavor trends experts predict will increase in 2023, if inflation and food shortages will influence grocery shopping behaviors, how PepsiCo plans to reduce gas emissions through regenerative agriculture, new Pay-and-Go technology for C-stores, and take a ghoulishly fun quiz to test your knowledge of Halloween.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.17.2022

Learn about functional beverages reshaping the food industry, a new study showing that CPGs are not producing as nutritious of foods as they claim to, McCormick’s plans to reduce spending by $100M, snow crabs population reduction impacting the seafood industry and fun finds around the globe.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.10.2022

Discover how QSRs are leading the way in increased breakfast daypart traffic and adding fun new items to their fall menus, the new Pulp Culture+ line of better-for-you alcohol, DoorDash’s DoubleDash platform that allows consumers to purchase and add on c-store and other retailer’s products within their restaurant orders and how Florida’s crop devastation will further impact the supply chain due to Hurricane Ian.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.26.2022

Explore the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that define what healthy means, Walmart’s livestreaming platform, Walmart Connect, how C-stores are shifting priorities, Chipotle's autonomous kitchen assistant, and new offerings from M&M, Heinz, Baskin-Robbins, and The Cheesecake Factory.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.12.2022

This week’s blog covers innovative stadium foods to satisfy fan cravings, new technology that speeds drink orders and reduces barista stress, new ways consumers are trying to reduce costs at grocers, and fun stories about growing rice in space, undeclared cheese at the border and British Royal Warrants on food and beverages that are now invalid.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.5.2022

Read our blog to discover how MrBeast got 10,000 fans to his burger joint opening, why non-GMO products with the butterfly seal boost sales, Circle K’s enhanced fuel loyalty program, Misfits Market’s purchase of Imperfect Foods, and the new Churrodough Collection from Krispy Kreme.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.29.2022

Explore why food retailers are dedicating more space to fresh prepared take-home offerings, Blank Street Coffee’s plan to differentiate themselves, the new Climatarian eating trend, Panera’s testing of voice-ordering technology, top sandwiches, fun Disney foods for Halloween, and gummy bears made from composite resin.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.15.2022

This week’s roundup explores the popularity of no- and low-alcohol products, Future Farm brand’s intro in U.S. retailers, automated micro-fulfillment centers' slow entry in the grocery industry, Eat The Change’s Just Ice Tea, Kevin Hart’s plant-based restaurant and unique beer and food product pairings.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.8.2022

Today’s roundup highlights plant-based product launches in retail and craveable new Taco Bell menu items, showcases an AI technology platform that helps grocers reduce waste and increase operating profits, features healthy-forward restaurants and wellness centers, and introduces new cultivated fish sticks and fish balls. Yummy.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.1.2022

This week’s roundup highlights consumers reducing their spending on certain goods and services and increasing spending at restaurants, PepsiCo’s investment in Celsius energy drinks, “Tito’s In A Can” refillable, empty RTD cans, escalating beef prices affecting consumer and restaurant operator purchase decisions, and the latest news from Mondelēz and Hershey’s.