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Blue Fountain Media’s Brian Byer looks at the growing list of contactless applications from the use of voice technology as states reopen and stay-at-home orders are lifted during the coronavirus pandemic.
From the diversification of keto-friendly products to the rise of “gummification,” here are some key trends to monitor in the food and beverage space.
How are CPG manufacturers, bakeries and other foodservice industry professionals keeping up with consumers’ interest in baking at home?
The bulk of the Top 10 covered equal parts CPG news and food retail news, with non-pandemic-related news taking the top spot.
McDonald's operators hope to keep the pared-down menu after the pandemic.
Compliance isn't the same as influence, and it's not lasting. All tyrants start out as leaders, but not all leaders become tyrants.
These Texas students launched businesses amid the pandemic. See how they did it.
New developments related to the pandemic, as well as a look at the industry post-pandemic were widely read this week.
For legacy CPG brands looking to compete with rising private label brands, the playbook for success has everything to do with digital, and centers around three necessary points of connection.
How are restaurants, CPG suppliers and grocers changing their marketing messages in the time of coronavirus?
Readers opted for a mix of pandemic stories and new product news this week
Experts from Acosta share insights into what shoppers are buying, how their habits are changing and how to prepare for what’s next.
A well-connected community can come together to respond to a crisis more effectively. To not only fight the health effects of the pandemic, but enable an improved community recovery in the longer term.
As social distancing continues to be the norm in most parts of the country, many are turning to comfort foods like pizza and burgers.
Azoya USA’s Franklin Chu examines how Chinese retailers have reacted to the change in business operations due to social distancing – and lessons US retailers can learn from them.
Whether it’s wanting healthier versions of classic dishes and snack foods or searching for grocery items that cater to particular dietary needs, the quest for a healthier lifestyle is pervading the food industry in full force.
Transparency and traceability are tools brands and retailers can use to clear up misunderstandings about animal welfare, antibiotic use and other aspects of meat production.
Shifts in consumer shopping behavior brought on by the coronavirus pandemic are creating what could be lasting changes in CPG and food retail.
How are you helping employees deal with the stress of the pandemic?
Grocery shopping during and after the pandemic proved a popular topic with readers.
A resource for brands to better understand what audiences are gravitating toward amid the coronavirus crisis. Original research by SmartBrief.
SmartBrief’s food and beverage readers were drawn in by stories of how the industry is reacting and adjusting to the new normal.
US grocery shoppers are highly concerned about the coronavirus pandemic.
The popularity of plant-based foods was on the rise before the pandemic, and many in the industry see potential for further growth.
Unemployment rates have skyrocketed in the wake of the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus. Here’s how hiring and job searching have been affected.
During this time of need, it’s only becoming more crucial to consider not just patients’ wants in terms of food and beverage offerings, but also re-assess what health care operators need from suppliers in order to weather this storm.
Coronavirus-related food world stories grabbed readers' attention this week.
Fallout from the coronavirus pandemic dominated food and beverage news this week.
Coronavirus-related stories dominated the most-read list this week, including a forecast for a surge in frozen food sales.
US grocers and mass retailers struggled to keep shelves stocked and customers assured as the number of coronavirus cases continued to rise.
CPG companies restricting business travel due to coronavirus was this week's most-read story across food and beverage briefs.
Communities have identified structural racism as a foundational cause of poverty and obesity and are partnering with stakeholders to build wealth in and increase access to healthful food and opportunities for physical activity.