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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.22.25

From balancing nostalgia with bold new flavors to navigating supply chain challenges, specialty grocers, and the two-tier economy, this roundup offers insights every food brand needs to stay ahead.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.15.25

From breakfast battles to AI-driven kitchens, transparency mandates, and global culinary trends, discover the innovations reshaping foodservice today.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.8.25

From ingredient sourcing strategies to the rise of YouTube’s “pester power,” plus new insights on sampling, workforce tech, and holiday shopping—here’s your roundup of the biggest food industry topics brands need to watch now.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 9.1.25

From the specialty food sector’s momentum to Starbucks’ AI-powered efficiency, Instacart’s shift for independents, and beverage trends shaking the market, this week’s roundup uncovers the forces shaping what—and how—we eat and drink.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.25.25

This week’s curated blog dives into five of the biggest stories shaping the food and beverage industry. From fresh meat sales growth and a landmark beverage merger to the viral rise of Dubai Chocolate and Taco Bell’s winning strategy, we highlight key insights every brand should know. Plus, we spotlight four major trends likely to influence the rest of 2025.

Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.18.25

From fresh-format grocery wins to AI innovation, new product launches, and shifting regulations, here’s your fast-track recap of this week’s F&B headlines.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.11.25

From fresh-format grocery wins to AI innovation, new product launches, and shifting regulations, here’s your fast-track recap of this week’s F&B headlines.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 8.4.25

What’s shaping the future of food? From the psychology of performative snacking to the tech powering foodservice and the rise of co-manufacturing, this curated roundup explores the consumer trends, innovations, and category growth drivers redefining the F&B industry.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.28.25

From smarter back-of-house systems to AI-driven ordering and the evolving identity of plant-based proteins, the food and beverage industry continues to shift at a rapid pace. This week’s roundup covers the future of Wingstop’s kitchens, what “ultra processed” really means, Gen Z’s obsession with texture, and how restaurants are experimenting with AI to boost service speed.

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Weekly Roundup – Week of 7.21.25

From soda-inspired sauces to global trends crossing U.S. borders, this curated roundup explores what’s shaping menus, ordering habits, and operational strategies.