In the latest FI Fast Break news podcast, we discuss the secret sauce at Jersey Mike’s, which recently earned the top spot in American customer satisfaction rankings.
In other news, Walmart and Sam’s Club will lower prices on thousands of items across their stores, including corn on the cob, fresh red cherries, Great value ice cream, and more. The company noted ground beef would drop in price to $5.94 per lb. from $6.74 per lb. Full Story
Elsewhere,Nestlé plans to tweak some of its recipes to better accommodate those on GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Specifically, the tweaks will be designed to make the products spicier to appeal to the drug users, who typically report duller taste buds while on the drugs, reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story (Sub. Req.)
K-café (AKA Korean café) beverages are fueling foodservice menu creativity, as Gen Z demand for customizable drinks, cheese foam, and dalgona coffee boosts franchise growth across North America. … and you can read much more about the topic of Korean-themed cafes right now, in an article on the home page of foodinstitute .. .dot-com. FI Focus
And lastly, fresh food offerings have helped to propel demand for Amazon’s 15-minute quick delivery service in Brazil. The growing demand for Amazon Now in the country has led it to increase its range of products by 15%, reported Reuters. Full Story (Sub. Req.)
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