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Looking to meet rising consumer demand for sustainability, food and beverage companies are focusing on making their packaging more recyclable.
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Wow Bao Chain Continues Expansion Via Vending Machines
Chicago-based Asian chain Wow Bao is exploring a new avenue as it continues its growth: vending machines. Wow Bao, which began as a fast-casual concept specializing in steamed buns and has since expanded as a …
Restaurants Grow More Concerned About Economy
Despite some positive indicators, an increasing number of restaurant operators are growing more concerned about inflation and the prospects for the economy. Employment in the restaurant industry and overall economy continued to rise at a …
Amazon Expands Food Operations with Grubhub Deal
Amazon.com is expanding its food-related operations. The online commerce giant agreed to add Grubhub to its suite of Prime services in the U.S., in a deal aimed at expanding the food-ordering company’s reach by tapping …
Rising Inflation Inspires C-Store Innovation
Add convenience stores to the growing list of businesses slammed by skyrocketing gasoline prices. Fifty-nine percent of convenience retailers say customer traffic has decreased in stores over the past three months, according to the Q3 2022 …
Consumer Survey: Delivery Apps Often Fail to Deliver
Nine out of 10 customers have had a food delivery order go wrong, according to a recent survey by Circuit, a route-planning app for delivery drivers. In fact, the survey of 1,066 American consumers who …
Plant-Based Meat Growth Expected to Continue Despite Obstacles
The plant-based meat category is experiencing some growing pains. Through the early weeks of the pandemic, alt-meat sales grew some 200% at retail outlets, and the hype around that helped the category secure more than …
As U.S. Food Allergies Rise, So Do Opportunities for Food Companies
Food allergies are taking a toll on the U.S. Approximately 32 million Americans have some type of food allergy, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. “In the years ahead, the need to …
Meal Kit Services Pivot as Pandemic Eases
Despite stronger sales earlier in the pandemic, the meal kit industry still has room to grow, with Statista projecting the U.S. market to reach more than $10 billion by 2024, compared to $6.9 billion in …
Is Beefalo the Next Big Thing in Meat?
In an era in where veganism is increasing and protein alternatives are making inroads, some in the agriculture realm believe they’ve found the future of traditional meat production. Proponents of a crossbreed of bison and …
3 Key Takeaways from Summer Fancy Food Show
NEW YORK CITY – The lingering pandemic has done little to dampen consumer demand for specialty food. This was certainly apparent Monday at Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show. The Javits Center was abuzz …
Can Subway Reset as Competition Gains Steam?
Just months after revamping its menu and tapping new pitchmen, Subway is making more bold moves, as competing sandwich chains like Firehouse Subs, Jimmy John’s, and Jersey Mike’s gain market share. The world’s largest sandwich …
Experts Weigh In on Prospects for At-Home Dining
As pandemic concerns ease and consumer mobility returns, how will the dine-at-home category evolve against the backdrop of surging inflation? Last quarter, City National Bank Managing Director Eric Viergutz and RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Nik Modi joined The …
Food-Centric App Mixo Set to Join Social-Media Fray
Social media platforms that cater specifically to food are limited. Mixo co-founder Shirley Romig would like to change that. “Food is fundamental to our everyday lives. People spend so much time on social media, and …
Food Industry Automation Gaining Momentum Amid Labor Shortage
Image courtesy of Miso Robotics Amid the pandemic-related labor shortage, investment in automation continues to gain momentum, particularly in the restaurant space. In fact, the food automation market is expected to grow at a CAGR …
Health Experts Touting ‘Produce Prescription’ Programs
Dr. Joan Salge Blake believes she knows the prescription for what ails many Americans. “We’ve all heard ‘let food by thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food,’” Salge Blake, a nutrition professor at Boston …
Mexican Food Hotter than Ever
Even a lingering pandemic has done little to slow the momentum of Merkado, an independent restaurant serving Mexican comfort food in San Francisco. The establishment, which features a menu inspired by Yucatán and Jaliscan cuisine, …
Cultivated Meat Heating Up as Big Food Enters Market
When Dutch professor Mark Post unveiled the first cultivated meat burger in 2013 at a cost of $330,000, few could have imagined how the category would evolve. In fact, companies can now create a patty …
3 Keys for Marketing to Millennial Parents
Millennial parents have become massively impactful consumers. Several stats speak to the generation’s purchasing power. First, millennials in general are the largest adult cohort worldwide, with 23% of the global population – or 1.8 billion …
Trail Mix Market on Path to Significant Growth
Companies producing trail mix are on the path to higher revenue. In fact, the trail mix market size is set to grow by $11.2 billion by 2026, according to global market research firm Technavio, which …
Key Takeaways from 2022 Food Waste Solutions Summit
MINNEAPOLIS – As he gazed out at the sizable gathering at the University of Minnesota on Wednesday, Pete Pearson didn’t mince words. Pearson, senior director of food waste at the World Wildlife Fund, asked the …
Study: Meal Kits Gaining Momentum with Gen Z, Millennials
New consumer research suggests that meal kits are gaining momentum – especially with young adults. According to research from Culinary Visions, an insights and trends forecasting practice, 49% of consumers ages 18-34 say meal kits …
Restaurants Roll the Dice on Gambling Partnerships
In the same vein as national restaurant brands increasingly marketing to marijuana users as states continue to legalize the drug, the restaurant industry is aligning with sports betting to help boost revenue. And with good …
U.S. Sushi Industry Poised for Change on Supply Concerns
In America, the sushi business is booming. Yet, industry leaders like Taka Tanaka know change is on the horizon, creating uncertainty. Though America has a growing appetite for sushi – the segment is expected to …
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Are Consumers Ready for the Return of ‘Eatertainment’?
As the pandemic appears to subside, at least one major chain is banking on the return of experiential dining that includes entertainment options such as arcade games. Dave & Buster’s opened eyes in April when …
Inside America’s ‘First Plant-Based Fast-Casual Franchise’
WAYZATA, Minnesota – On a cold, wet April afternoon, two elements distinguish STALK & SPADE from neighboring restaurants in this well-to-do Twin Cities suburb: First, there’s a line stretching nearly out the door, as a …
Restaurant Expert Sees NYC Finding Its Way on Outdoor Dining
For New York City restaurants, one of the few positives to come out of the pandemic has been the realization that Big Apple residents enjoy eating outdoors. “It’s an awesome example of what the great …
Crisp & Green CEO Sees ‘Amazing Runway’ for Salad Chain
WAYZATA, Minnesota – Crisp & Green isn’t the first fast-casual restaurant to focus on salads. Yet, founder Steele Smiley promises an unrivaled focus on freshness and healthiness. He feels competitors “have left this amazing runway …
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Restaurant Brands Increasingly Court Marijuana Users
Image courtesy of Wingstop While 18 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. have legalized marijuana for recreational use, it remains illegal on the federal level. Yet, several national restaurant brands are incorporating marijuana into their marketing …
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Experts: Autonomous Equipment Could Be Game Changer in Ag
Innovation is making it easier for farmers to optimize efficiency. And with that in mind, new agricultural technologies are the focus of The Food Institute’s report this month, which will be available to members starting April 19 …
Doctor: ‘Food Doses’ Could be Key to Fighting Disease
When Dr. William Li speaks, people tend to listen. Li’s TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” garnered more than 11 million listens. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CNBC, and The Dr. …
Another Wrinkle to Great Resignation: ‘Ghosting’ by Employees
The term “ghosting” is no longer exclusive to the dating world. A recent wrinkle has been added to the so-called Great Resignation that has seen many Americans leave their workplaces for what they perceive as …
CPG Food Brand Loyalty Taking Hit Amid Rising Inflation
With inflation raging, consumers are beginning to cut costs on everyday CPG food items. And as a result, brand loyalty is taking a hit. Private-label brands, after two pandemic years in which they lost market …