SmartBrief Food & Beverage

In this Q&A with SmartBrief's Amy Sung, Jennifer Breckner, director of programs and special projects at The Culinary Institute of America, shares how cultural blending and migration are reshaping culinary traditions, driving new expectations and redefining authenticity. These trends will be further explored during the CIA's 26th Worlds of Flavor conference in Napa, Calif., Nov. 6-8; this year's theme is “Borders, Migration and the Evolution of Culinary Tradition” #chefs #restaurants #foodservice #menutrends https://lnkd.in/gatpbgde

The annual FMItech Pitch Competition held by FMI- The Food Industry Association highlights industry-shaping innovations in grocery technology (as evidenced by previous winners Simbe, Hyer and Augmodo). We're excited to see what this year's competition brings at FMI Midwinter 2025 in January. Pitches are being accepted now! Stay up-to-date on all things FMI and the food retail industry at large by subscribing to the FMI dailyLead: https://lnkd.in/gdmTXCzU? #groceryindustry #foodretail #technology #innovation #startups

"Comparison is the thief of joy" – a lesson many leaders often forget. Discover how overcoming imposter syndrome and focusing on personal growth can lead to better leadership and greater fulfillment. Read more: https://trib.al/Jt45mHa #leadership #personalgrowth #impostersyndrome #selfimprovement #business

How can restaurants tackle employee retention head-on? 7shifts' Dominick Costantino offers insight into the current foodservice labor market, which is experiencing the ongoing ripple effects of the Great Resignation and rising costs. Eateries are scrambling to meet soaring customer demand by focusing on employee retention strategies such as flexibility, benefits and fostering a positive work environment. 🍽️ #restaurants #foodservice #operations #workforce https://lnkd.in/g_xwAr9D

Navigating the complexities of remote and hybrid work policies can be difficult. Leaders must balance legal compliance, transparency, and empathy to ensure fairness and maintain a harmonious workplace. Get Insights from EEOC Commissioner, Keith Sonderling as he highlights three strategies to best lead a remote or hybrid workplace. Read more: https://trib.al/o7eVS55 #remotework #hybridwork #workplace #leadership #job

Why are the Olympic Village dining hall's chocolate muffins going viral? Take a look at the top story in today's Friday Feed SmartBrief to read more about the social media sensation! 🍫 https://lnkd.in/gJF52PRk

Tell us more about your tech strategy! 📲

What do consumers really want in a menu? What makes them try new things, and avoid others? And what part of the experience of eating out is most important? Samantha Des Jardins answers these questions and more with insights from Datassential's Menu Development keynote report. #menutrends #restaurants #foodservice https://lnkd.in/gSkQ7TRw

In case you missed it: The Culinary Institute of America recently hosted its first installment of its Latin American Cuisine Virtual Summit with SmartBrief. Now offered as a virtual series for the first time in its history, this event brings together a diverse audience of foodservice, culinary and beverage professionals for an exciting immersive learning experience -- it's available on-demand and for free! To kick off the series, Chef Rick Martinez demonstrated how he makes chiles anchos rellenos de queso. While chefs might be familiar with the more-common variant of this dish that uses poblano chiles, this version uses ancho chiles - poblanos in their dried form - for smoky-sweet heat. Watch it now, and stay tuned for the next installment featuring Chef Jesus "Chuy" Cervantes. https://lnkd.in/ggX9wXP3

In case you didn't make it out to this year's Summer Fancy Food Show by the Specialty Food Association, SmartBrief's Janet Forgrieve went to check out what's new and trending and shares her findings in this piece. Read on to find out more about how this year's show highlighted growing restaurant opportunities for specialty foods that feed consumers' current cravings. #Restaurant #foodservice #specialtyfood #CPG https://lnkd.in/gQirHaRi