CPG
What is driving candy and snack purchases?
Inflation and product innovation were some of the key topics at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo organized by the National Confectioners Association.
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Educational Leadership
Do you have the school safety measures necessary for a safe learning space?
Prevention, preparedness and response are the three legs of the school safety stool. Technology offers helpful school safety measures.
Healthcare
New option on the horizon for children with PANS
Pediatricians may have a new option for treating children with PANS
Sponsored
Strengthening responses to cross-border conflicts with Global Communities
This post is sponsored by Global Communities In 2023, a record 339 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection, according to OCHA, the...
Educational Leadership
Do you have the school safety measures necessary for a safe learning space?
Prevention, preparedness and response are the three legs of the school safety stool. Technology offers helpful school safety measures.
Infrastructure
Plastics, Recycling and the Circular Economy
Today we focus on plastics, recycling, and the circular economy. Guests include Dan Coughlin from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Roman Smith from AT&T.
Food
Plant-based steak, seaweed products and customizable drinks on display at restaurant show
Meatless takes on steak, foods made with seaweed and beverage options designed to appeal to both drinkers and non-drinkers were among the top trends on display at the National Restaurant Association Show.
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Four tips to engaging with your customers post-purchase
How to keep customers coming back for more after their initial purchase.
Food
Combining automation and AI with the human touch
Restaurant operators and representatives from tech companies discussed the benefits of ordering kiosks and artificial intelligence-driven marketing assistants at the National Restaurant Association Show.
Educational Leadership
Building a beautiful bridge and bond between school and families
Creating and maintaining that bond between school and families starts before school begins and extends far beyond the walls of the school.
Educational Leadership
Physical school safety changes we made after a shooting at our middle school
An Idaho superintendent shares lessons learned after a school shooting and changes made to enhance school safety.
Sponsored
Pompeian blazes a trail for the olive oil industry with Sustainably Grown Certification
Pompeian is helping set the standard for sustainable olive tree farming and olive oil production by becoming the first Sustainably Grown Certified olive farm and olive oil offering in North America, and currently the only one in the world.
CPG
Exclusive: What NCA’s John Downs is most looking forward to at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo
NCA's John Downs reveals what he is most looking forward to at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo
CPG
The reasons why CPG brands are returning to retail
Sweet Nothings shares the three core reasons behind the brand's decision to cease its frozen DTC operations.
Infrastructure
How Wendy’s Cooks Up More Sustainable Dining
Liliana Esposito, chief corporate affairs and sustainability officer at Wendy's, discusses the company's annual Corporate Responsibility Report and outlines numerous sustainability initiatives the Queen of QSR has embraced.
Career-Technical Education
Offering prior learning credits helps increase earning power
Getting college credit for prior learning can help people slash thousands of dollars from tuition and reduce time needed to complete a degree.
Inspiration
What turns can teach leaders about the nature of business
Leaders who can see opportunities whenever they experience turns in their business will stay ahead of the curve, Steve McKee writes.
Consumer Insights
Health and wellness: 4 trends for our times
A recent reset is driven by four trends that impact how consumers think about and act on their health and wellness.
Technology
How ultraviolet light is improving food production and safety
Scientists are increasingly using ultraviolet light to aid in food production and safety from farm to table.
Food
Fostering a sustainable future for wine and beverages – from the field to the glass
Supporting brands that prioritize sustainable farming practices, opting for beverages in more environmentally-friendly packaging and seeking out local producers doing their part are some of the ways bars and restaurants can build a more sustainable beverage program, according to experts from the Culinary Institute of America.
Food
The complicated business of foodservice coffee
As fewer consumers opt to go to a cafe or a drive-through for their daily cup of coffee, what can foodservice operators do to drive traffic?
Marketing
Eye on new shifts in Chinese consumer habits in 2023
Changes in shopping habits by the Chinese consumer offers untapped potential for global brands. Azoya’s Franklin Chu looks at the 2023 trends.
CPG
Sleep health foods and drinks transform how we rest
Consumers are looking to address their sleep issues, and consumer packaged goods brands are introducing food and beverage products to meet the needs of those customers.
Infrastructure
The Future of Sustainable Air Travel
Jill Blickstein, Vice President of Sustainability at American Airlines, outlines advancements in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other efforts the airline is undertaking to reduce its carbon footprint.
Infrastructure
How American Airlines is Navigating Sustainability
Jill Blickstein, Vice President of Sustainability at American Airlines, talks about the latest advancements in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), fleet upgrades the airline has made to enhance its sustainablility and an AI-enabled system called 'Smart Gating' that conserves fuel and saves time for travelers.
Technology
How plant-based meat is evolving for the future
The future for plant-based meat goes way beyond burgers, chicken nuggets and traditional retail channels.
Customers
“Succession” lesson: Using your own product
When's the last time you tried one of your own products, be it a service or physical item? Going through the customer experience can be an eye-opener, says Denise Lee Yohn.
Food
Food retailers infiltrate new categories with private-label products
Store brands. Own brands. Private labels. However food retailers refer to their own lines of product offerings, they are anything but generic, and, bolstered by a number of factors, they are enjoying their time in the spotlight and food retailers are taking advantage of the attention by innovating in more product categories than ever before.
Consumer Insights
Discerning consumers shape food culture trends in 2023
Discerning consumers expect companies to deliver products with great tastes and textures, nutrient density, clean labels, and ethical and sustainable ingredient sourcing and production practices.
CPG
Why consumers are reaching for the avocado oil
The health benefits, food waste reductions and high smoke point are among the reasons why avocado oil is a major trend in 2023.
Infrastructure
How To Prioritize Sustainability Solutions For Your Home
Matt Ferrell separates the signal from the noise when it comes to strategies and solutions for making homes more resilient and more sustainable.
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How AI can personalize the shopping experience
How ecommerce retailers use AI to improve customer satisfaction.
Education
National Teacher of the Year finalist: Alaskan village “unlike anything else in the world”
Frist-grade teacher Harlee Harvey of a rural village in Alaska is one of 5 finalists for the National Teacher of the Year.
Education
How to address shortage of speech-language pathologists in schools
4 ways schools can work to end the shortage of speech-language pathologists based in schools and help more students learn better.
Consumer Insights
Health and wellness space is a world of opportunities
How have consumers' attitudes and behaviors about health and wellness changed after 3 years of living in a pandemic?
Infrastructure
Farm-Powered Sustainability with John Hanselman from Vanguard Renewables
Learn how the agriculture sector is becoming more sustainable through the use of anaerobic digesters that take food waste and cow manure and turn it into products like natural gas, fertilizer, bedding for cows and cash for farmers.
Food
Off-premises dining will continue to help restaurants grow in 2023
The takeout and delivery sales that helped many restaurants weather pandemic shutdowns will continue to play an important role in post-pandemic recovery, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Industry report.
Digital Technology
How to leverage marketing data automation in 2023
Data automation can breathe new life into that marketing data you’ve been collecting over the years, much of which is likely siloed and unorganized.
CPG
How consumers are keeping their furry friends fed
Global sales of pet food grew to an estimated $120.9 billion last year and are on track to hit $177.1 billion by 2030, according...
Food
What’s the big deal with small-format retail?
Whether it’s to fill a niche in suburban towns, plug into urban markets or meet the needs of college communities, many retailers – from traditional “big-box” to grocers and more – are adjusting their store models by shifting to smaller-format stores that occupy a fraction of the square footage of their traditional store models.
Infrastructure
Modernizing the Transportation Ecosystem
Frank Menchaca, the founder and president of the Sustainable Mobility Solutions initiaitive at SAE International, discusses the work the transportation sector is doing to develop more sustainable technologies and operating models.
Food
Beverage pros weigh in on the alcohol-free beverage trend
The growing appetite for alcohol-free beverages is creating challenges and opportunities for beverage directors, sommeliers and other hospitality professionals when it comes to making sure bars and restaurants offer something for everyone.