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This article from Packaging Digest explores the history of the rise of the Grab-and-Go food market sector and the packaging innovations over the last 40 years - from TV dinners in the 80's to today's on-the-go food options with diverse packaging needs. Read more here: #PackagingDesign #PackagingInnovation

We kick off 2024 with a new issue of Insider. Now on email to all clients, Issue 5 continues our partnership with the food team at KERB Food led by Charlie Casey. With all the noise around new menu ideas at the start of a year, and the fact that anyone can ‘google’ food trends, we think it’s important that our qual insights are driven by operators who live and breathe innovation. It really brings a unique perspective to Omne clients. A great example is the conversation around ‘small plates’. Some are still touting small plates as being ‘on-trend’ but Insider takes a different view, noting how cost-conscious consumers are starting to push-back; feeling less satisfied and still with a hefty bill at the end of the evening. Insider explores how operators like Leo’s in Clapton and Bistrotheque are focusing on value-generating mains as an alternative and upselling around them. Other breakthrough operators in this issue include POPL, Farmacy and Sunday in Brooklyn and there’s also a review of a resurgent Notting Hill. For anyone interested in earlier issues of Insider, they are now available by emailing info@omne.agency Omne Expertise is Everything #foodservice #future #foodtrends #streetfood #b2bagency

Without warning, Specialty Food Association has increased its attendee prices for business services a whopping +630%. Attending the past two Fancy Food Shows in NYC and LV has been worth it at that lower, more reasonable cost ($149 for a non-member), as most vendors are looking to connect with buyers, not business services. I've used my time on the floor to take in trends and get to know people within the industry. Now, that same admission is $1095! Why the increase? What are we getting for this additional cost? Unless there are new services directly linked to supporting business services with vendors, I don't see how attending another Fancy Food Show will be worth it in the foreseeable future. Looks to me like they saw what Expo West was charging (which, mind you, is at least 3x the size of this show!) and saw a cash grab.

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🎧 “If you really want to see your beverages in a glass bottle that's filled over and over again, you need a robust deposit return system." Kirstie Pecci of Just Zero hit the nail on the head with this. DRS is key if we want to accelerate the transition to refillable beverage containers. In Episode 12 of Redemption, Kirstie, Alexis Eisenberg, and Henriette Schneider are back to share how DRS bolsters reuse and propels us toward our #circulareconomy goals. Tune in! https://bit.ly/4cMLe9g

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⭐ In 2021, we uncorked the secrets of #drinklogistics. As consumers embraced the home scene, the thirst for innovative beverage services surged, challenging fulfilment companies to raise the bar! ➡ Fast forward three years, and we're toasting to the evolution of this trend. How has specialist drinks fulfilment continued to shape the industry? 🌍 ➡ Read our latest blog to learn more >>> https://lnkd.in/eVDuA26A #DrinkFulfilment #BeverageLogistics

From The Magazine 🎥  Experience a day at Hearthside Food Solutions, whose leading co-manufacturing operations are laser-focused on providing innovative operational efficiency across its 34-plant network. Read the full feature in the February | Q1 2024 issue. #commercialbaking #bakingindustry

Highlighting SWIG Partners -a beverage industry matchmaking service, in this months The Tasting Panel Magazine column 🙌 Breaking down barriers in the beverage industry! 🍷🚀 Navigating the three-tier system can be a daunting task for brands trying to secure importers and distributors. That’s where SWIG Partners comes in, streamlining the process and establishing lasting relationships to ensure your brand thrives! Learn how SWIG Partners maximizes profit retention and opens up new markets without the hefty costs. Read the full article to discover how we’re revolutionizing the industry. 🥂 

Amy Troutmiller Alexandra Cherniavsky Arden Morgan 
 #somlyay #somlyaytoday #tastingpanelmagazine #goodsomm #SWIGPartners #BrandGrowth #MarketExpansion

🗣️Drum roll please!🥁 Introducing a new series I want to explore… “Brutally Honest Reviews” Like many in CPG, I’ve become a nerd with trying new, upincoming products. It’s important to do your homework on every brand… so this series is quite literally me filming my intial review… hence the name “Brutally Honest Reviews”😎 The brand featured here is Cape Tide Hard Tea. For the first review of the series, I wanted to highlight another local, small business. They’re a Cape Cod based brand started by 4 lifelong friends seeking to craft the perfect summertime beverage. Upon my first sip, I could tell this was something I would enjoy. It’s a light, natural tasting beverage that doesn’t have the syrupiness that a lot of other hard teas have. Aside from it being a great, MA based product - how could you not like seals?!🦭 FINAL VERDICT: Recommend 👍 DISCLAIMER: I was not paid or asked to do this by the brand. All opinions voiced are my own. #cpg #rtd #rtdcocktails #localbusiness #smallbusiness