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Check out this week's Consumer Report where we cover news surrounding Dollar Tree Stores and Krispy Kreme! Dollar Tree plans to sell its struggling Family Dollar brand, fast-food chains are considering limited-time value meals to boost short-term sales, and Krispy Kreme is adding four new doughnut dot flavors to compete with rivals like Dunkin'​ ahead of its McDonald's’s partnership. Also, comment your email address to be a part of our mailing list! Analysts: Sheil Patel

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Two words: Omnichannel Marketing I’ve been shouting this approach from the rooftops for a while now. If you’re a #craftbeverage brand that wants to get ahead in #grocery, pay attention and take cues from non-beverage brands. The future of grocery marketing is omnichannel!

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Energy drink sales in convenience stores are on a tear, and c-store operators and beverage experts expect more of the same for the remainder of the year — although they are concerned about how anticipated price increases could impact demand. Convenience stores should brace for higher prices but can use deals, variety and sizing flexibility to draw in customers, experts say. https://lnkd.in/eDaPiHFf

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📢 Big news! US Foods is considering selling its 90-store US Foods CHEF'STORE business to refocus on its core Broadline distribution. With limited synergies and a small contribution to overall growth, management believes CHEF’STORE would thrive under more focused ownership. Stay tuned for updates! #USFoods #BusinessNews #StrategicDecisions #RetailNews #DistributionNews #RetailStat

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Are you picking the healthiest fruit snack? 🛒🍏 According to a new study by UMass Amherst, dried fruit is a top choice! 🌟 Research shows dried fruit, fruit puree, and canned fruit with juice are the only snacks meeting US dietary guidelines for high-nutrition. Dried fruit stands out with the highest nutrient density, fiber content, and the lowest added sugar. Read more by following the link below: https://hubs.li/Q02GLctn0

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Are new menu items enough to save Cracker Barrel? Despite failure to meet revenue expectations, Cracker Barrel's stock surged over 6% after Q3 earnings. However, as inflation makes dining out less appealing, the long-term value of casual dining is in question. Learn more about Cracker Barrel's outlook with a special investment tip below! https://lnkd.in/exY3hzSp #CrackerBarrel #CasualDining #stocks #Q3 #investment #invest #stockmarket

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Ready to beef up your nutrition knowledge? 🥩 Discover the top 8 health benefits of beef shank, its nutrition facts, and calorie count. Spoiler alert: it's more than just a tasty cut of meat. Get the lowdown on this protein-packed powerhouse here: https://lnkd.in/g62nr4vr #BeefShank #NutritionFacts #HealthyEating Don't just chew the fat, get the facts! Dive in now.

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Missed Mike Provencher's Data & Insights session with Andrew Custage at the Food On Demand Conference? 💡 Check out this article to catch up on the highlights and stay in the know on the latest foodservice pricing and delivery insights!

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We are alternative under the adult beverage umbrella. At SōRSE Technology, we've always considered ourselves as a food and beverage ingredient technology company versus a "cannabis company". Many of our clients identify more with the general beverage industry than the cannabis industry - And many of our target customers (when it comes to low dose beverages) don't identify as a cannabis consumer yet either! The positioning of the Adult Beverage Alliance is spot on and helping us align more with alcohol and other adult beverage alternatives. If you're in Massachusetts, check out this association and how you can get involved. https://lnkd.in/euuiBaAJ #drinkcannabis Craft Collective, Inc. Atlantic Beverage Distributors Cannabis Beverage Association Hemp Beverage Alliance

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🚨FOOD INDUSTRY NEWS🚨 Earnings highlights for Olive Garden parent, Darden: - Sales of $3 billion for the three months ended May 26, up 7% from the same period last year and in-line with analysts’ expectations. - Adjusted earnings of $2.65, beating expectations. - Net income of $308 million, down roughly 2% from last year. - Flat same-store sales across its brands, with the metric down 1.5% for its key Olive Garden division. Analysts had expected higher same-store sales. - The company said it expects total sales of $11.8 to $11.9 billion, same-store sales growth of 1% to 2%, and earnings per share of $9.40 to $9.60 for its current fiscal year. #earnings #restaurants #hospitality #foodindustry #newsletter

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US beverage alcohol market set for slow recovery after ‘reset year’: IWSR data shows that challenges related to inventory levels, squeezed disposable incomes and moderation are likely to continue, but the US will remain the key value driver among mature beverage alcohol markets in the years ahead “High inventory levels are expected to persist into 2024 and potentially beyond, with normalisation now not expected until 2025 or early 2026,” says Marten Lodewijks, President of the US Division at IWSR. “Consumer demand will have to increase in order to facilitate the movement of stock through the distribution chain.” Read our latest data on the US beverage alcohol market: https://lnkd.in/eFJccehM

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Thank you SmartBrief for this in-depth State of the Specialty Food Industry report after this summer's #fancyfood show, highlighting that: ✅ Consumers are driving specialty food innovation and sales growth in foodservice channels as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic years ✅ #specialtyfood sales are up 6.5% to $206.8B in 2023 largely due to inflation ✅ While retail sales are up by dollar amount, they were down slightly by unit volume in some retail channels with retailers still generating the lion's share of specialty food sales ✅ Specialty food sales in foodservice grew 11.3$ last year and accounted for 18.1% of the specialty food market #innovation #specialtyfood #foodandbeverage #wefancy

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