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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.

FOOD TRANSPARENCY TRANSLATES TO TRUST: WHAT MANUFACTURERS NEED TO KNOW

As food manufacturers are challenged with meeting high standards of safety, quality, sustainability, and ethics, transparency remains a crucial component. In this blog, we will explore how transparent practices by manufacturers and food producers, retailers, and restaurants can lead to increased trust, brand loyalty, and customer recommendations, ultimately enhancing long-term business results.

Consumers respond to premium dining prices by demanding more premium dining experiences.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.8.24

This week’s roundup spotlights consumer expectations on dining out with premium pricing, the FDA’s ban on BVO, Taco Bell’s ‘The Cantinas’, and how independent C-Stores are experiencing new growth and profitability.

Despite the growth of online shopping, the majority of grocery shopping still occurs in-store, emphasizing the importance of the in-store experience and brand/product selection.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 6.10.24

Find food and beverage industry news including U.S. grocery shopping trends and frozen food category insights, popular QSR chains featuring plant-based foods, prebiotic soda, and new beverage brands, Café Bustelo and Garage Beer, making a splash in their respective categories.

Dr Pepper moves into second place behind Coca-Cola and in front of Pepsi.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 6.3.24

Find the latest F&B stories related to the top three soda brands, restaurant menu innovation for Father’s Day, consumer perception of organic labeling, and Sonic Drive-In’s new brand campaign.

The Food Institute podcast featuring Krystle Mobayeni provides valuable insights in shifting trends shaping the future of dining.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 5.20.24

Find this week’s most important news stories including the future of dining, innovative products from the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo, Target’s plan to reduce prices, and 3D printed food.

Coca-Cola launches new data platform for thought leadership.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 5.13.24

Find stories related to Coca-Cola Lens, a new data and insights platform, new insights from the 35th Annual Specialty Coffee Expo, casual dining, functional chocolate and TikTok’s 60-minute video testing.

Restaurant server handing delivery person a to-go order.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 5.6.24

Check out this week’s roundup that includes topics like Instacart and Uber Eats’ partnership, challenges casual dining chains are experiencing, why brunch is bigger than ever and new products from Coca-Cola and Chips Ahoy!