Omnivore | A Food & Beverage Advertising Agency

With grocery prices rising up to 25% since the pandemic according to the Federal Reserve Board, within the past year, sit-down menu prices are also up almost 4% and fast food prices 3% for customers. Higher prices are driving away customers, so chain restaurants are implementing new food deals. Will more consumers but lower prices help out the restaurant market? https://lnkd.in/gNrh5n-T

Consumers buying behaviors are being motivated by types of ingredients, cultural decisions, nutrition, and sustainability efforts. Ardent Mills reported that 85% of consumers say ingredients play a role in their decisions and 57% want to know that their food purchases are better serving the planet. https://lnkd.in/gFMz9JUB

Discover the latest food and beverage trends from QR codes to solo dining tips, NA beverages and Gen Z purchase decisions! Read our blog! https://bit.ly/3Mg8vEP #OmnivoreAgency #WeeklyRoundup #NABeverages #QRCodes #FoodTrends #Foodservice #GenZ #Millennials

Pumpkin spice is back! August is the unofficial start of fall for brands looking to capitalize on the popular flavor trend early. This year, new products and offerings include pumpkin spice beer, slurpees, yogurt, and other classics that consumers know and love. https://lnkd.in/gwWZt6kz

Learn about healthier, kid-friendly lunches, the Mars Wrigley acquisition of #Kellanova, and new delivery robots from Shake Shack. Plus, digital coupon innovation is boosting sales for natural food retailers. Read our blog now! https://bit.ly/4dqB91Z #OmnivoreAgency #WeeklyRoundup #MarsWrigley #Foodservice #ShakeShack #NaturalFoods #Celsius #ImpossibleFoods #ChuckECheese #FoodNews

According to a recent survey from LendingTree, 80% of Americans now see fast food as a luxury good. Chains have implemented creative "meal deals" in an effort to regain lost customers and shrinking sales due to inflation, but major headwinds remain as they struggle to yield significant results from their value meal deals. https://lnkd.in/eGZpvu9n

The practice of using upcycled ingredients in food production is growing, but the cost to scale these ingredients is high. Researchers are exploring more cost-effective methods in the emerging category to promote sustainability and profit pathways.https://https://lnkd.in/gxSFxzdH

🚀 Dive into the latest insights with our new blog post! We’re unpacking IFMA’s 2024/2025 food away-from-home projections, exploring the top 7 challenges facing food retailers, and showcasing how C-Stores are transforming foodservice. Plus, see why investors are staying optimistic despite declines in packaged foods and discover Walmart’s exciting expansion into fast-casual dining. Don’t miss out on these key trends shaping the industry! 📈🍔 https://bit.ly/3WCH50I #OmnivoreAgency #WeeklyRoudup #IFMA #FAFH #CStore #PackagedFoods #CasualDining #Walmart

Lollapalooza is one of the largest music festivals in the country, so it's no surprise that food and drinks largely contribute to the festival's revenue. Festivalgoers were undeterred by ticket prices and food costs this year, with some saying they spent up to $100 on a day's worth of food and drinks. https://lnkd.in/gJNqykyD

Catering company Sodexo Live! is rising to the challenge of serving 40,000 meals a day to athletes at the Olympics, all while prioritizing sustainability. With a focus on seasonal ingredients, 80% of the food is sourced from local farms and producers in France and served on reusable dishware. https://lnkd.in/gK8nMgge