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For Wendy’s, History Raises a Key Question
Wendy’s is scrambling to reverse a steep sales slide, abandoning last year’s growth ambitions to refocus on basics, value, and franchisee execution. But history suggests the brand’s premium leaning identity may struggle in a price sensitive market.
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Why America’s Food Recalls Are Surging
Recalls surged to a nine year high in 2025, as weaker processes, globalized supply chains, and sharper detection systems exposed widespread gaps in quality control. Experts feel that only renewed effort in audits, traceability, and accountability will stem the tide.
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Start Small, Scale Smart: Rethinking Automation in Food Manufacturing
Outdated robots sitting under tarps have become a cautionary symbol for manufacturers wary of stranded automation investments. A recent FI webinar explored how flexible, phased deployment models may help food processors modernize operations without creating a future scrap heap.
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The Rise of Precision Targeting in Foodservice Marketing
Foodservice marketers are drowning in data, but winning teams cut through the noise by building trusted, repeatable operator level insights that sales can actually use. Precision targeting is becoming the real competitive edge in foodservice growth.
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