This week’s roundup covers a restaurant industry in full restructuring mode. McDonald’s revealed a sweeping global strategy built around AI and drive-thru renovation. Fat Brands’ portfolio was split into four deals after a $1.5 billion bankruptcy. And a new Dinova report shows business dining quietly outperforming the broader market — a $250 billion opportunity that flows heavily to independent restaurants.
The foodservice industry walks into the NRA Show this week with 80 million Mother’s Day diners in the rearview and tariff costs finally hitting invoices. Five stories, four lanes, everything operators need heading into show week.
The brands that are winning aren’t just selling products. They’re building preference through clarity, consistency, and connection. Explore why B2B food brands need to think more like B2C, and what it takes to stand out in a crowded, commoditized market.
From tournament-driven traffic spikes to the rise of frozen innovation, this week’s roundup breaks down five shifts shaping how consumers spend—and how brands stay relevant.
This week’s biggest food and beverage headlines reveal a common thread: smarter strategy wins. From overcoming data overload and decoding dining decision windows to reframing plant-based affordability and navigating what’s next in K-12 foodservice, these insights are shaping how operators and suppliers compete.
From "wonderfully weird" Valentine’s Day trends to the rise of agentic commerce and Gen Z’s evolving campus cravings, we’re unpacking the five essential stories shaping the food and beverage landscape this week.
This week’s food and beverage roundup explores how health, convenience, and menu strategy are colliding — from fiber confusion and wellness fatigue to small plates, café growth, and c-store sandwich innovation.
Explore this week’s roundup, which looks at food and beverage trends shaping 2026, from global flavors and casual dining to Super Bowl strategies and emerging hemp beverages.
From CES 2026 highlights to a reimagined food pyramid, shifting beverage habits, and the rise of creator-speed innovation, this week’s roundup explores the trends shaping how food manufacturers, operators, and restaurant brands will compete in 2026.
This holiday season offered valuable lessons for manufacturers. Discover what worked, what customers responded to, and how to apply insights for smarter 2026 planning.
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