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Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.27.25

From sweet-tooth surges to sustainable kitchens and tech-driven dining, this week’s curated F&B insights cover candy trends, zero-waste menus, category management, and digital promotions transforming alcohol and casual dining.

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The Impact Of GLP-1 Drugs On The Food Industry

GLP-1 drugs are changing the way consumers think about food—from portion sizes to purchase decisions. In this blog, we unpack the data behind these shifts and share how food brands and restaurants can adapt to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving market.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.20.25

This week’s roundup dives into the innovations, ideas, and generations redefining food and beverage. From how Gen X still influences dining trends, to why AI is revolutionizing QSR inventory management, to how packaging design and regulation now go hand-in-hand, we’re spotlighting the forces reshaping foodservice and CPG. Plus, get key takeaways from NACS 2025 and discover three sustainability breakthroughs set to make a lasting industry impact.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.13.25

From AI-powered restaurants and breakthrough food innovations to NielsenIQ insights and Whole Foods’ 2026 trend forecast, this week’s curated roundup covers the ideas and events shaping the future of food. Plus, a look at the potential US Foods–Performance Food Group merger that could reshape distribution.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.6.25

From portion downsizing to brand comebacks, this month’s roundup serves a taste of where the food industry is headed. Discover how changing diner habits, tech-driven convenience, and innovation in flavor and format are reshaping menus and business models alike.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.29.25

From regenerative agriculture to AI-powered ketchup and Halloween flavor mashups, here’s what’s shaping food manufacturing, restaurants, and retail in 2025.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.22.25

From balancing nostalgia with bold new flavors to navigating supply chain challenges, specialty grocers, and the two-tier economy, this roundup offers insights every food brand needs to stay ahead.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.15.25

From breakfast battles to AI-driven kitchens, transparency mandates, and global culinary trends, discover the innovations reshaping foodservice today.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.8.25

From ingredient sourcing strategies to the rise of YouTube’s “pester power,” plus new insights on sampling, workforce tech, and holiday shopping—here’s your roundup of the biggest food industry topics brands need to watch now.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.1.25

From the specialty food sector’s momentum to Starbucks’ AI-powered efficiency, Instacart’s shift for independents, and beverage trends shaking the market, this week’s roundup uncovers the forces shaping what—and how—we eat and drink.