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The food and beverage industry is set for exciting growth next year 🚀𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭? With sales projected to rise by 2-4% and growing demand for healthier, grab-and-go options, The Fresh Monkee is perfectly positioned to grow. Our shakes aren’t just a product- they’re a movement that resonates with today’s health-conscious lifestyles. Why invest in The Fresh Monkee? » We blend the booming health trend with the convenience customers crave. » Our shops have become beloved gathering spots where health meets connection. » From location scouting to understanding industry trends, we ensure your success. 📞GRAB a call, and let’s plan your future with Own a Fresh Monkee! https://lnkd.in/gwNd_mHu Let’s make 2025 your breakthrough year for growth, community impact, and healthier futures! #freshmonkee #franchiseopportunity #franchisegrowth #foodandbeverage #jointhemovement

The food and beverage industry is set for exciting growth next year 🚀𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭? With sales projected to rise by 2-4% and growing demand for healthier, grab-and-go options, The Fresh Monkee is perfectly positioned to grow. Our shakes aren’t just a product- they’re a movement that resonates with today’s health-conscious lifestyles. Why invest in The Fresh Monkee? » We blend the booming health trend with the convenience customers crave. » Our shops have become beloved gathering spots where health meets connection. » From location scouting to understanding industry trends, we ensure your success. 📞GRAB a call, and let’s plan your future with Own a Fresh Monkee! https://lnkd.in/gwxwtv3Z Let’s make 2025 your breakthrough year for growth, community impact, and healthier futures! #freshmonkee #franchiseopportunity #franchisegrowth #foodandbeverage #jointhemovement

Have you ever wondered why corner stores often carry so much junk food and so few healthier options? I am excited to share the findings of this newly published qualitative study I co-authored with my undergraduate research mentors Felicia Setiono and Tashara M. Leak, Ph.D., R.D.! Corner stores are fundamental to supplying food to New Yorkers, outnumbering grocery stores by as much as 57 to 1 in neighborhoods with the lowest-income and most Black and Hispanic residents. But due to staffing, storage, and infrastructure limitations, corner store owners often struggle to stock fresh produce and other healthy foods their communities need most. These small business owners often contract with large food and beverage corporations that stock products for them and even provide display and refrigeration equipment for the corner stores (as long as the stores exclusively stock the company's sodas, chips and candy...). One alternative model that most inspired me was organizing food hubs or purchasing groups that harness the collective buying power of the thousands of NYC-based corner stores to procure fresh produce and other healthy products at a scale and low price that stores cannot achieve on their own. I am so honored to have learned from the changemakers we interviewed in our study about the potential that healthy food retail programs have to reshape our food environment! Read our article here: https://lnkd.in/gBYSfFgC

A Better Market is proud to be Paterson’s first healthy corner store and the first in Passaic County to become a Good Food Bucks retailer. This designation allows us to offer healthier snack options, staple products with simple, pronounceable ingredients, and high-quality produce. If you’re using SNAP benefits, you’ll receive 50% off your produce purchases, making healthy eating even more affordable. At A Better Market, we prioritize quality and affordability without compromising on health. Unlike big-box stores, we carefully select every item on our shelves through a rigorous vetting process. We don’t stock just anything — we take the time to know our vendors, understand their products, and share their stories. A Better Market was created to redefine what a corner store can be. We’re here to change the narrative and set a new standard. If you haven’t visited yet, we invite you to stop by. Talk to our team, connect with other customers, and experience the difference firsthand. WE ARE NOT JUST YOUR CORNER STORE — WE ARE A BETTER MARKET. WE ARE BETTER!!!!! #abettermarket #WeDeserveBetter #healthieroptions #healthycornerstore

Hats off to Marks and Spencer for taking a bold and commendable step towards promoting healthier eating by working to eliminate ultra-processed food (UPF) ingredients from their Eat Well range. This initiative is a clear sign that M&S is not just paying lip service to the idea of healthier choices but is genuinely committed to positively impacting its customers' well-being. In a market where consumer demand for more natural and less processed foods is on the rise, Marks and Spencer are setting an example by striving to ensure their Eat Well products live up to their healthy promise. This move is particularly praiseworthy because it’s not an easy one. The concept of what qualifies as a UPF is still up for debate, and making changes to product ingredients is a complex and challenging task. It’s not just about swapping out one ingredient for another; it involves ensuring that the product still tastes great, meets safety standards, and remains affordable and accessible to customers. Plus, suppliers might resist these changes, as they could require rethinking formulations, altering production processes, or even increasing costs. Yet, despite these significant hurdles, Marks and Spencer is pushing forward, demonstrating their leadership and forward-thinking in the retail sector. They’re not just reacting to the current health trends but are actively trying to shape the future of food retail by aligning with the growing public concern over ultra-processed foods. This move is particularly timely given the political landscape, with The Labour Party government indicating a tougher stance on UPFs, making M&S’s initiative not only morally right but also strategically savvy. Most importantly, M&S’s decision to listen to its customers and act on their concerns is always the right move. By prioritising what matters to its shoppers, M&S is building trust and loyalty, showing that it values its customers' voices and is willing to make tough decisions to meet their expectations. A big well done to Marks and Spencer for doing the right thing, even though it’s not the easiest path to take. This kind of leadership sets them apart and underscores their genuine commitment to their customers’ health and well-being. Listening to customers is always the best strategy, and in this case, it’s a move that will undoubtedly pay off in the long run. #CustomerFirst #HealthyEating #MSLeadingTheWay #M&S #RetailSavvy #SavvyInsights

What’s fuelling the day for Brits in the breakfast category? Divesh Parmar from Quaker Oats UK outlines the latest #trends and how to capitalise on them

𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 The packaged pretzels market is driven by increasing consumer demand for convenient and savory snacks. Rising health consciousness has led to the development of healthier and gluten-free pretzel variants, further expanding the market. Growth in retail chains, e-commerce platforms, and innovative packaging solutions also play a significant role. Seasonal and cultural preferences for pretzels during festive periods boost demand globally. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨@ Visit Us- https://lnkd.in/dwqaS4s7  𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 Snyder's-Lance, Inc., Auntie Anne's,, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Conagra Brands, General Mills, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Old Dutch Foods, Utz Brands, Inc. , Intersnack Group, KELLOGG COMPANY MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Snackible , Frito-Lay, Pretzelmaker, Schneider', Popcornopolis, Herr Foods Inc., Dr. Oetker, Mondelēz International, Cooplands Bakery, Hostess Brands, #PackagedPretzels #SnackMarket #HealthySnacks #KeyPlayers #ConvenientFoods

Now, for our #FridayFive: 1. A Ketchum study found that #GenZ attribute more negative opinions about food than positive, a fundamental shift from other #generations. That's likely due to the persistent and now near constant shaming of consumers for any number of #food behaviors and preferences. That's highlighted well in this Vox article about the love hate shame culture around chicken nuggets. (https://lnkd.in/dazEmTpD) 2. Octopuses may be freakishly intelligent but I think we can agree they lack a certain emotional intelligence in their #leadership style. I mean, where is the octopus HR team to sit down and have a discussion about the lack of appropriateness in punching your subordinates when they don't perform up to expectations? (https://lnkd.in/dY_9xZ8k) 3. A.I., deep fakes, misinformation...it's not hard to understand why #authenticity in communication is so meaningful to consumers right now. Consumers are suspicious and expecting to be taken advantage of at every turn, based on survey work we've done here at Menu Matters LLC. And while designer #hotel soap isn't deceptive, it's not entirely transparent either. Why leave even a shred of doubt in your patrons mind which could undermine your relationship with them? (https://lnkd.in/d3SX4jTB) 4. Dealing with operational challenges is hard and sometimes requires tough decisions. But it seems often those decisions don't take into account whether the solution for the operation is a solution - or a problem - for consumers. Based on this article by Retail Brew, locking up products to minimize shoplifting didn't create a solution for consumers...it created a hurdle to purchase. For these retailers, they'll have to determine if the drop in shoplifting is more valuable than the decline in purchases. This is particularly tricky as all of these products are available from a wide array of easy-to-access competitors. (https://lnkd.in/dj93zVVK) 5. As Americans, we often look abroad for inspiration. It's unique, it's "exotic," it's "better." We often miss the unique offerings we have here on a state-by-state or micro-regional level. Of course, some unique local offerings like fluffy sodas and dirty sodas have risen above the noise to offer inspiration. But let this list spark some new ideas and create a springboard for interesting innovation. That said...Indiana...let's up the game beyond water. (https://lnkd.in/daYdq2RP) #innovation #consumerinsights #consumerbehavior #trends2024 #foodservice #foodandbeverageindustry #restaurants #cpg

Consumers' appetites for "little luxuries" are skyrocketing, and the specialty food industry is rising to the occasion with innovative product offerings. Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel took to the Main Stage yesterday at the Summer #FancyFoodShow to talk more about this emerging consumer habit and so much more! #specialtyfoodassociation #wefancy #consumerinsights #retailtrends

WOW! . According to SPINS report Fruit Loop sales are down 55% in the last 12 weeks. . It’s time, American food standards need to change. . And let’s focus on making healthy food affordable! . #fooddyes #fruitloops #cpg #spinsdata