Food

It’s commonly said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but do consumers really think that? Spoiler alert: Yes, they do.

Wendy's optimism about its planned national breakfast menu launch caught readers' attention.

News of Costco’s worldwide expansion and new products from Kraft Heinz and Kellogg made waves this week.

More than 25% of consumers now use cannabidiol (aka CBD) daily or as-needed, according to Acosta, but many shoppers are still wary of claims and want more information.

Walmart's plans for a private-label line of wellness gummies topped this week's list of most-clicked food-and-beverage stories.

Growing demand for high-protein snacks has sparked renewed interest in cottage cheese, and Dean Foods developed a new product designed to appeal to shoppers who want both protein and crave-worthy flavors.

About 18% of US spas were using CBD last year, according to an upcoming report.

T. Marzetti Company’s Director of Strategic Product Development Sandy Bichsel discusses how restaurant operators can use sauces to create standout signature dishes and what flavor trends inspire the company’s Bold Blends line.

This week’s top 10 most-clicked food and beverage stories presented a sea of mergers and acquisitions, and expansions and new products.

Plants are playing an increasingly important role in consumer food culture; they are a symbol of the natural world, traditional approaches to medicine and global food.

Just as consumers have pushed for customization in foodservice, choosing everything from bowl formats to burritos to the ingredients that go into each of those, consumers are now looking to custom diets, too, that fit their individual lifestyles.

News that Dollar General promoted two executives topped this week’s most-clicked stories among food and beverage readers.

Desserts are an opportunity for foodservice operators to make a lasting impression with customers -- both in the restaurant and on social media.

Sept. 26 marks National Dumpling Day, and restaurants can celebrate with traditional dishes rooted in authentic Asian flavors or modern applications that play with the global fusion trend.

Inspired by the growing fervor for US regional flavors, Idahoan Foods recently developed a new line of flavored mashed potatoes called Cheese Across America.

How can companies foster a culture of food safety among their employees?

Gone are the days of students eating only pizza, burgers, and mac & cheese -- nearly half of today’s students consider themselves foodies, motivating on-campus dining concepts to evolve.

Marriage…Ed Sheeran…don’t worry, we’re still focused on food and beverage -- this week’s most-read stories just ran the gamut, touching on some topics that spread a bit beyond the usual.

Making smart sponsorship decisions is key to keeping your brand's message consistent, attracting the next generation of customers, and maintaining the customers you already have.

Blue Buffalo's integration into General Mills was this week's most-clicked food-and-beverage story.

Limited-edition food tales proved popular among SmartBrief's food-and-beverage readers this week.

With AT&T soon rolling out 5G in about a dozen US cities, this long-anticipated technology is becoming a reality and will further transform travel into a mobile game.

SmartBrief’s food and beverage readers were drawn in this week by tales of new Pampers diapers and a Cheez-It wine pairing.

The scale and complexity of operating as a wine and spirits wholesaler has become more complex than ever before. We talked to Mexcor International Wine & Spirits about the ERP system it switched to and why.