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.
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.
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!
Discover how the latest snacking innovations help drive restaurant traffic. Learn about Walmart’s Bettergoods private label brand and how McDonalds plans to make their menu more affordable for budget-friendly consumers. Plus, find out how major restaurant chains are celebrating ‘May the Fourth Be With You.’
From the evolution of LTOs and hot trends expected to boost sales in C-stores to soaring third-party delivery fees and cookies, this week’s roundup highlights the week’s most newsworthy stories.
This weeks roundup boasts existing food and beverage industry news including consumer and Gen Z consumption trends, Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology exit, Wendy’s new all-vegan location, and new products featured at 2024 Expo West.
Explore new trends in pizza and protein. Learn why brand storytelling is essential in fostering relationships and gaining new customers. And, discover why the Dirty Soda and Hydration Drinks are quenching consumer thirst.
2024 is set to redefine the food and beverage landscape with a wave of exciting transformations – from snacking innovations and dynamic pricing strategies to packaging solutions that meet evolving consumer demands. Brace yourselves for the impact of generative AI, reshaping the very fabric of how F&B companies operate and innovate and why the 'Corner Store' will continue its reign as the go-to spot for busy suburbanites, offering unparalleled convenience, time-saving solutions, and unbeatable proximity.
Hungry for the latest F&B news? This week’s blog highlights a new formula from Beyond Meat, tech advancements Kellanova is planning this year, Walmart’s big win in e-commerce, the pork industry, menus and more!
In the ever-evolving landscape of the food industry, this week’s top stories focus of convenience stores upping their foodservice offerings, restaurants starting to adapt to short staffing by turning to gig workers, and giants like McDonald's embracing innovative technologies. Meanwhile, fast-food chains grapple with declining sales as consumers continue to feel the impact of higher menu prices. As Sunday's big game approaches, consumers and grocers alike are gearing up for the ultimate showdown, preparing for the festivities in new and exciting ways.
This week’s blog uncovers trends behind consumer’s shift to a more holistic wellbeing approach, highlights seafood category growth and ways restaurants can reap profits with new experiences, and spotlights how the education segment is adding new events and technologies to enhance foodservice programs.