2021 is the year of familiar, healthy, daring flavors
As the coronavirus pandemic continues into 2021, consumers are looking for food and beverage options that meet varying experiences.
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues into 2021, consumers are looking for food and beverage options that meet varying experiences.
Legislative news involving the foodservice industry and stories about how a change in shaving tendencies is affecting CPG product lines made this week's top 10.
Plant-based products are continuing to grow in popularity, both at restaurants and food retail, and certain product categories have emerged as consumer favorites in each channel.
Companies making meat from animal cells could be closer to bringing products to market, if regulators around the world approve.
If recent news from some of the country’s largest food retailers is any indication, the future is now when it comes to adopting fast-paced, game-changing technologies in the supermarket.
Turkey can be a powerful tool for school foodservice operators when it comes to creating meals that offer balanced nutrition and exciting tastes that appeal to students.
This week saw news from Kroger, Unilever, Tyson and White Castle.
Restaurants turn to CPG product sales as the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict indoor dining.
Restaurants were able to apply for loans this week under a second round of Paycheck Protection Program funding.
Restaurants are responding to growing takeout sales with new store designs that put off-premises front and center with additional drive-thrus and features that turn takeout into an experience.
Food retailers large and small are turning to technology to streamline the checkout process.
Veganuary's growing popularity among consumers has spurred plant-based brands to participate in the 31-day vegan challenge.
What does convenience look like when a global pandemic throws normal schedules and routines into disarray?
Looking ahead to 2021, many of the food trends predicted by chefs, retail executives and other experts reflect the changing way consumers eat both at and away from home.
With interest in the category only growing, where do manufacturers and food retailers stand on CBD-infused products?
SmartBrief spoke with Ellen Davis, executive vice president of industry engagement at the Consumer Brands Association, about the success of the group’s virtual leadership series CPG Speaks.
Here are 10 trends to know – 3 macro trends and 7 flavor and ingredient trends – that you should consider as you think about your 2021 plans.
Idahoan Foods tapped into the heat-and-eat pouch trend to create a first-of-its-kind offering that delivers sweet potatoes in a convenient format with a clean label.
As COVID-19 radically altered any semblance of a “normal way of life,” America’s food stores stepped up to provide essential services and, in the process, became consumers’ trusted allies in their struggles to cope with the new realities of the pandemic.
With more consumers than ever cooking their meals at home, grocers are coming up with unique solutions to help them out.
Many of the habits developed this year will continue into the year ahead, while new trends will pop up as consumers get back to normal.
The pandemic put a focus on already growing quickserve drive-thru operations.
Social distancing, touchless technology and a focus on transparency will continue to drive the way we live our lives and the way we shop in the coming year, according to Acosta’s Colin Stewart.
Consumers are undoubtedly drinking more alcohol amid the pandemic and it's creating a wave of changes for food retailers and restaurants.
In this interview, nutrition and media communication consultant Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RDN, LD, discusses how nutrition professionals can help dispel myths “in a time of fake facts and harmful trends.”
SmartBrief's food and beverage readers were drawn to restaurant news this week, as well as culinary news focused on Thanksgiving.
To keep up with the surge in at-home food and beverage consumption, the agriculture industry has utilized tech tools to maintain robust, sustainable supply chains during COVID-19.
From alternative dairy products to new cheese and yogurt options, innovation in the dairy industry is booming.
Individually packaged food and beverage items can serve as convenient building blocks for grab-and-go meals that meet USDA meal pattern requirements and reduce food waste.
Despite mounting challenges and uncertainties caused by the pandemic, some restaurateurs are persevering and launching new eateries tailored to the times.
As we near the end of this tumultuous year, the novel coronavirus continues to upend lives, given the fluctuations and inconsistencies in case incidences, regulations, and official guidance.
Conveniences and comfort food options were all available before COVID-19, but they’ve surged in use and popularity as the pandemic changed everything.
In this interview, Acosta Senior Manager of Business Intelligence Christina Davis explains the findings of Acosta’s report “The Mobile-ization of Grocery Shopping,” including how retailers can make the shopping experience more mobile
The pandemic fueled business decisions at companies including Panera, Walmart, Coca-Cola and General Mills.
From increased drive-thrus and ghost kitchens to keeping an eye on new technologies and employee retention, the panel offered insights that centered on the need to be flexible in operations, and to meet not only consumers’ expectations, but also restauran
We all know sustainable seafood is more than just a buzzword these days -- how are grocers, CPG producers and restaurants tackling the issue?
From drive-thrus and curbside pickup to food trends and Paycheck Protection Program loans, this week’s top news touched on multiple facets of the industry, a sign of how much is truly going on in these times.
Election Day is quickly approaching, and restaurants are participating in initiatives to encourage people to cast their ballots and help provide food for voters waiting in long lines.
Halloween in 2020 looks very different from past years, but candy makers have pivoted to help consumers celebrate at home.
California's wine industry faced a double whammy in 2020 as a record wildfire season hit amid the pandemic.
Consumer interest in functional foods and beverages has been steadily rising, and an increased focus on health and wellness amid the pandemic is giving the trend an extra boost.
Food and beverage manufacturers should focus on health-forward options to capitalize on the future of food trends.