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Consumers love pizza and consumption is steady or rising in 2024.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.18.24

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.

This year's State of Snacking report, by Mondelēz International and The Harris Poll, unveils the evolving landscape of snacking behaviors.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.11.24

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.

Beyond Meat Revamps Its Alternative Beef Formula

Weekly Roundup – Week of 2.19.24

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!

Prepared meals are consumers' go-to purchase driver.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 2.5.24

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.

Health and wellbeing play a huge role when consumers decide what to order.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.22.24

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.

Group of friends taking selfies at a restaurant to post on Snapchat.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 12.11.23

Explore this week’s trending stories from Snapchat’s influence on food and beverage brands, Grubhub’s 2023 Delivered Report, how grocers are innovating their foodservice program and the latest from the eatertainment industry.

Interior shot of an airport restaurant and lounge.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 11.27.23

Explore ways airports are catering to travelers with high-end dining spaces and enhanced hospitality experiences, what specialty food trends are expected for 2024, why consumers are furious about increasing fast-food prices, new retail shopping strategies Amazon is implementing and which items IHOP and Subway are adding to their menus.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.30.23

In this week's edition, we delve into the latest developments in the world of dining and grocery retail. Topics include bots snapping up dinner reservations to the challenges faced by grocery stores in meeting the demand for fresh produce and minimizing inventory wastage. We also explore how supermarkets are implementing restaurant-like experiences within their walls, take a sneak peek into the evolving preferences of what consumers expect when dining out in 2024, and share delightful discoveries like the renowned "World's Best Cheese and new menu items skating into NHL arenas.

Chain restaurants make a comeback.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 10.23.23

Today’s roundup explores the return of chain restaurants, 7-Eleven's new cutting-edge coffee system, how scientists are impacting food technology, why food labels effect consumers’ purchase decisions and why McDonald’s is banking on their Free Fries Friday promotion.

Healthy, functional and easy-to-make bowls.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.14.23

We cover the latest food and beverage news in this week’s roundup including consumer curiosity trends, how late-night dining is making comeback, new pizza kiosks hitting airports and colleges, coffee that delivers a buzz from more than caffeine and fun new products from Eggo, Pop-Tarts and Crocs!