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Tag: Weekly Roundup
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Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.23.26

From the high-stakes world of QSR operational tech to the viral "chicken ice cream" hitting MLB stadiums this season, this week, we’re diving into the caffeine obsession fueling C-stores, the massive growth of bulk-buy retail, and how the GLP-1 era is fundamentally reshaping food-tech innovation.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.16.26

From tournament-driven traffic spikes to the rise of frozen innovation, this week’s roundup breaks down five shifts shaping how consumers spend—and how brands stay relevant.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.9.26

From GLP-1 consumers driving sauce innovation to the revival of the office lunch economy, this week’s roundup highlights five trends reshaping food and beverage demand.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.2.26

From shifting definitions of “healthy” to frozen food’s surge, private label momentum, and untapped dining data, these five stories reveal where food brands must focus next to stay competitive in 2026.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 2.23.26

This week’s biggest food and beverage headlines reveal a common thread: smarter strategy wins. From overcoming data overload and decoding dining decision windows to reframing plant-based affordability and navigating what’s next in K-12 foodservice, these insights are shaping how operators and suppliers compete.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 2.16.26

From the digital overhaul of the dining room to the scientific reshaping of the American plate, 2026 is already proving to be a year of massive transformation. This week, we’re diving into how McDonald’s is navigating the GLP-1 era, why restaurant technology has finally hit its "turning point," and what the latest Food Pyramid update means for the future of nutrition.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 2.9.26

From "wonderfully weird" Valentine’s Day trends to the rise of agentic commerce and Gen Z’s evolving campus cravings, we’re unpacking the five essential stories shaping the food and beverage landscape this week.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 2.2.26

This week’s food and beverage roundup explores how health, convenience, and menu strategy are colliding — from fiber confusion and wellness fatigue to small plates, café growth, and c-store sandwich innovation.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.26.26

Explore this week’s roundup, which looks at food and beverage trends shaping 2026, from global flavors and casual dining to Super Bowl strategies and emerging hemp beverages.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 1.19.26

From AI’s growing role in convenience stores to Gen Z’s influence on restaurant menus and evolving perceptions of processed foods, these five insights reveal what’s driving food and beverage decisions in 2026—and how brands can stay ahead.