Trends report: The latest in sweets and snacks
From combination flavors to better-for-you treats, the sweets and snacks category is seeing a bevy of new trends.
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From combination flavors to better-for-you treats, the sweets and snacks category is seeing a bevy of new trends.
Many US restaurants are taking an “honor system” approach when it comes to customers’ vaccination status in an effort to avoid pushback from guests and the possibility of running afoul of state rules against asking for proof of vaccination.
The pandemic has upended the grocery industry and food retailers large and small are catering to a more digital clientele.
Many US restaurants are encouraging employees and patrons to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and providing incentives for those who do. However, legal complications are keeping most restaurant operators from making vaccination mandatory.
News of expansion from ALDI and Lidl, as well as a new Wendy's ad, made news this week.
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Last week, experts gathered at SmartBrief’s Food & Beverage SmartSummit to discusswhat actions the industry take to make meaningful contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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In a time when food and beverage consumers valued essential products, healthy eating, convenience and home-cooked meals, the indoor gardening market was poised for significant growth.
Innovative food companies and delivery platforms took lead roles in the pandemic.
School nutrition, new plant-based foods at Target and Chipotle's pay raises made news this week.
Several long-term shifts have been reshaping the American health and wellness landscape over the past two decades.
Yin Rani, CEO of MilkPEP, discusses some of the sustainability success stories in the US dairy industry and how farmers and processors are working to further reduce their carbon footprint.
Finding ways to cater to customers’ plant-forward tastes and innovate with new dishes and practices that benefit the environment and boost the bottom line will be key to the next chapter of the plant-forward movement, a panel of chefs said.
In this interview, Premiere Response co-founder and Executive Vice President of Customer Engagement Beth Ziff discusses how working with a customer relationship management firm can give brands an edge when dealing with recalls and other issues.
News about Clorox, Target and the world of crispy chicken sandwiches piqued SmartBrief readers' interest this week.
Gene-editing tool Crispr could be responsible for more of what's in consumers' crisper drawers.
In this interview, Acosta Chief Growth Officer John Carroll discusses the changes that the grocery retail industry has experienced over the past year, and what brands -- and Acosta -- are doing to keep pace with the changing landscape.
The ability to speedily gather, analyze and act on massive amounts of information is permanently changing the food and beverage landscape.
Acosta Senior Manager of Business Intelligence Christina Davis discusses what factors are driving growth in the frozen food category and what retailers and frozen food brands can do to maintain growth and attract new customers.
Read this week's 10 most popular food-and-beverage stories on SmartBrief.
In this interview, OrderB4 founder and CEO Randy Murphy discusses the virtual kitchen system's origins in restaurants and what makes it an ideal solution for brands, ghost kitchen operators and consumers.
There were few bright spots for restaurants in 2020. The subscription model was one of them.
Read this week's 10 most popular food-and-beverage stories on SmartBrief
Fresh-dried potatoes are a time-saving pantry staple that can work for breakfast or lunch, both in the cafeteria and for grab-and-go.
From plant-based to animal-free dairy, substitutes to traditional milk, ice cream and other dairy products have soared in popularity and are expected to continue to grow in the future.
Farmers' markets around the US became essential sources of fresh, local food during the pandemic.
Keep students engaged with what’s going on at school through meals and activities inspired by holidays and the seasons.
Colin Stewart, executive vice president of business intelligence at Acosta, discusses which pandemic-era changes will be part of the “new normal” and what grocery retailers can do to meet shoppers’ evolving needs.
Consumer priorities in food and beverages have shifted toward finding items that signal increased personalization to health and wellness needs and goals.
How do the top food and beverage brands dominate the industry? They've invested in consistent branding.
SmartBrief’s food and beverage readers were interested in news about Golden Corral’s buffet, a Pepsi and Peeps collaboration and stories about food retail.
With demand for convenient and contactless food delivery options on the rise, autonomous delivery vehicles have the potential to be a game-changer for foodservice and food retail.
Retail sales of beer grew in stores and online during the pandemic, with some trends expected to continue in 2021.
From innovative sauces and high-end meats and cheeses to innovative replacements for the traditional bun, Datassential takes a look at the the biggest opportunities for growth in the ever-successful category.
A rise in sesame allergies has caused a stir in the food industry in recent years. How are the government and the food industry responding?
Pepperidge Farm and Ferrero have created new snacks, The Fresh Market plans to go public and $1.9T COVID-19 relief plan helps restaurants.
The pandemic emerged to disrupt consumers’ food and beverage purchase and consumption routines and significantly alter the current nature of snacking in America.
Read the stories that resonated with most of SmartBrief's food-and-beverage readers this week.