In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the latest strategies brands are utilizing to put artificial intelligence to legitimate use.
In other food and beverage industry news, QSR visits fell 3.4% in Aug. year over year, while fast-casual, coffee, casual dining, and fine dining visits maintained modest growth. Placer.ai data suggests that QSR spending is likely shifting to value-focused grocery chains such as discounters and dollar stores. FI Focus
And finally, a new poll by GlobalData shows that 37% of businesses are significantly more concerned about tariffs than they were six months ago. Their main concerns include higher input costs and uncertainty in long-term planning, reported Just Food. Full Story
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