Consumer Insights
Ice cream’s resurgence through flavor, better-for-you innovation
As the ice cream industry embraces indulgence, health, sustainability and new formats, innovation and adaptability will guide its flavorful future.
Sustainability
Food
Building the refrigeration technician workforce of tomorrow
Finding ways to recruit and retain refrigeration technicians will be key for HVAC and refrigeration suppliers and the retailers they serve, especially as they make the transition to natural refrigerants, a panel of experts said during a session at FMI -- The Food Industry Association's Energy & Store Development Conference this week in Baltimore.
Marketing
Don’t call us consumers. We want to create.
Creation is the future of consumption, writes Doe Anderson’s Jennifer Billiot Garrett, who also offers several examples to prove her case.
Education
Transforming sustainability lessons through tech
Why tapping into classroom tech like augmented and virtual reality helps teach sustainability topics year-round.
Food
Sweetening sustainability: Infuse optimism for lasting ESG impact
The Hartman Group outlines a few key ways to give your sustainability strategy its personality back.
Sponsored
Q&A: GBTA’s Suzanne Neufang on the evolution of business travel
Global Business Travel Association CEO Suzanne Neufang discusses the evolution of business travel, the industry’s growing focus on sustainability and what will be on the agenda for the association’s annual GBTA Convention in August.
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.
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.
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.
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
Savvy Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Matt Ferrell outlines various ways everyday people can embrace cost-saving strategies that also make their homes more resilient and more sustainable.
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.
Infrastructure
The Sustainability SmartPod
Learn about innovative technologies and strategies leading organizations are leveraging to create a more sustainable world.
Leadership
Time to step up for corporate sustainability
Companies concerned with sustainability should view 2023 as the year to take bold action on their goals, writes Stefan Schwab.
CPG
Upcycled food helps brands, consumers combat waste
As food waste becomes a significant issue for consumers, the upcycled food market is set to grow by 15% over the next decade.
Food
Q&A: CIA faculty discuss challenges, opportunities facing the culinary industry in 2023
Many of the issues that mattered most to chefs and other culinary professionals this past year will continue to shape the culinary industry in 2023, according to faculty members at the Culinary Institute of America.
Food
SmartSummit: The role of vertical farming in efficient and sustainable food systems
AeroFarms, Frieght Farms and S2G Ventures discuss the state of the indoor growing industry during SmartBrief’s SmartSummit, “The role of vertical farming in efficient and sustainable food systems."
Consumer Insights
Closing the gap in sustainability: Opportunities to connect with consumers
The Hartman Group looks at how consumer familiarity with “sustainability” has grown steadily, but their confidence in identifying specific sustainable products and companies continues to lag behind.
Food
SmartBrief’s Foodservice Innovation Awards 2022 to celebrate smart solutions
This year’s SmartBrief Foodservice Innovation Awards, now open for nominations, aims to celebrate exceptional products that help foodservice operators and professionals work smarter, safer and more sustainably.
Food
Personal, planetary health drive appetite for plant-based foods
Concerns about personal health and climate change are key drivers for consumers to choose plant-based food and beverage options, according to Datassential's “2022 Plant-Forward Opportunity” report.
Sponsored
How brands can meet consumers’ evolving sustainability needs
Sherry Frey, vice president of Total Wellness at NielsenIQ, discusses how growing awareness of sustainability is changing shopper habits, and what brands can do to adapt their approach to sustainability with long-term growth in mind.
Energy
A Bright Future For Battery Swapping
Gogoro founder and CEO Horace Luke explains how battery swapping technology is revolutionizing urban transportation.
Energy
How Markets in Asia are Tackling Decarbonization
Michael Syn from SGX discusses how markets in Asia are tackling decarbonization and the push to net-zero.
Updates
Extra Credit: Why are teachers debilitated, students fined, schools sustainable?
Extra Credit: What's keeping 20% of teachers from working? Why are students being fined hundreds of dollars? Which schools are sustainable?
Food
SmartSummit: How chefs and restaurants are working toward a more sustainable food system
A panel of experts discussed what is driving the call for a more sustainable food system and how restaurants can be a part of it during SmartBrief’s virtual SmartSummit, “The Future of Food: The Role of Restaurants in Creating a Sustainable Food System.”
Food
New master’s program aims to give culinary professionals the tools to build a better food system
A new online master's program from the Culinary Institute of America aims to give current and future chefs and food industry leaders the tools to make positive changes in our food systems. The CIA's Cathy Jörin discusses the ideal candidate for the master’s in sustainable food systems and how a panel of sustainability leaders are helping to shape the curriculum.
Consumer Insights
Ideas in food and beverage: Six trends for 2022
To shed light on how cultural and demographic shifts are impacting demand for food and beverage, Hartman Group analysts recently examined six key trends in consumer culture.
Hospitality
Travel will go big and green in 2022
Major travel and hospitality companies are beginning the year with confidence as COVID-19 cases go down again and major tourist destinations lift travel restrictions....