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Asian father and daughter sharing a meal at an outdoor restaurant.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.31.25

From AI transforming restaurant operations to food fraud’s hidden costs, the food industry is evolving fast. Discover the trends and innovations reshaping the way we eat, shop, and do business.

Brunch is back with trending menu items such as eggs benedict, breakfast potatoes and coffee.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.3.25

From coffee for kids to the rise of culinary tourism, this week's food and beverage stories highlight how innovation, health, and consumer habits are shaping what's next.

As egg prices soar, showing an egg with a dollar sign on it, sourced from Getty Images

Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.27.25

From skyrocketing egg prices to game-changing restaurant tech and major shifts at Costco and Starbucks, this week’s biggest food & beverage stories are making waves. Read these must-know insights!

Vloggers have a great influence on restaurants than traditional restaurant critics.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.20.25

The food industry is undergoing a major transformation in 2025, driven by bold innovations and shifting consumer preferences. From the rise of food influencers and functional foods to the private label boom and the return of catering, discover the trends shaping the future. Plus, learn how the HERO service model is redefining restaurant operations for the modern era.

Operators are adapting with innovations in technology, flexible labor practices, and shifts toward off-premises dining.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 12.2.24

What’s shaping the food and beverage industry in 2025? From highlighting the outlook for foodservice in 2025 and supply chain strategies to allergy-friendly innovation, our latest blog dives into the trends driving growth and the challenges ahead. Discover how grocers can thrive in a hybrid world and why seasonality matters more than ever. Don’t miss these actionable insights!

Many restaurants rely on imported plant-based ingredients to achieve bring quality, authentic textures, and bold flavors customers expect in vegan dishes.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 11.11.24

As we approach 2025, food brands must adapt to evolving consumer trends, from the rise of imported plant-based foods to new insights driven by McDonald's E. coli outbreak. Plus, discover how quantum farming could transform food production. Learn about these key developments shaping the future of the food industry and what they mean for restaurants, brands, and consumers alike.

In a recent video, The Food Institute delves into the exciting transformation of school lunches.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.14.24

Want to know what's hot in the food industry? From school lunches to alt-meat and grocery retail, we've got you covered. Read our blog to discover the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of food.

The Food Institute's Podcast explores the growing trend of home-centricity.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.9.24

Explore this week’s featured topics including consumer preferences between food at home and away, back-of-house restaurant technology, benefits of glass packaging, and the latest from Amazon, McDonald’s, and Campbells.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.19.24

Find the latest news from the food and beverage industry in this week’s roundup including the growing trend of QR code technology over traditional barcodes, how restaurants can find balance in their operations while also catering to the increasing number of solo diners, the latest NA beverage trends, and key differences in Gen Z and millennial purchase decisions. 

Talker Research study spotlights an increased concern parents have about the nutrition in school lunches.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.12.24

Explore the latest shifts in the food industry, focusing on improving our daily dining experiences and business landscapes as we explore innovative solutions to transform children's meals into something both nutritious and appealing. Dive into the significant market impacts of Mars Inc.’s Acquisition of Kellanova, and how it promises to reshape the industry dynamics. Find out how Shake Shack is Shaking Up Online Orders With Delivery Robots, redefining fast food delivery with cutting-edge technology.