This week in foodservice: Chipotle's California crispy chicken test is dividing the internet, a Seattle pizza robot startup shut down after burning through $20 million, and the USDA confirmed food-away-from-home costs will rise 3.9% in 2026. Plus: what the loyalty data actually shows, and what Black Rock Coffee's stock price tells the industry about public markets.
This week's roundup highlights female chefs being featured at the 2022 Met Gala and female-led businesses who are making gains in the food world. You'll also learn how future-forward technology is bringing new opportunities for both F&B companies and consumers.
From delivery-only restaurants to hidden diamond ring giveaways, check out this week's most interesting stories from the food and beverage industry.
Time-constrained households often feel preparing meals from scratch is challenging to fit into their daily schedules. Add in the rush of the holiday season, and busy families find themselves turning to away-from-home solutions to bring nutritious meals to their tables, saving both time and trips to the supermarket.
As COVID-related restrictions are being eased and Americans slowly return to work in a more normal capacity, the hospitality industry is still battling labor shortages with the unemployment rate remaining several percentage points higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to the Q2 2021 U.S. Job Market Report. As a manufacturer in the foodservice industry, how can you help your customers navigate through their labor shortages?
As a supplier, understanding the needs of your self-op B&I customers can help you tailor selling strategies to set them up for success. While many corporate buildings have removed or streamlined in-house dining services to incorporate more targeted venues – grab and go, self-service and order-ahead options – many tenants in these office buildings are also concerned with keeping their in-office and remote workers happy while adapting to their needs.
While the rise of off-premise dining sounds the alarm bells in some operators’ minds — for fear of decreased quality and lower margins to name a couple concerns — consumer demand shows it isn’t going away, and a handful of restaurants are at the forefront of embracing this change.
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