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Keep up with the latest topics in the food & beverage industry with the SIAL America Blog. Get insights on consumer trends, industry tips, and information from all industry viewpoints (retail, food services, distribution, manufacturing, food processing, etc.). Featuring related news and data about all product categories at SIAL America, we provide valuable information to our network of industry professionals. New articles are posted weekly.
5 Steps Suppliers Can Take to Prevent Food Wastage
In 2023, food suppliers are looking at ways to improve the supply chain and prevent food wastage. Each year, the U.S. wastes 30% to 40% of its food supply. Overall, Americans waste approximately 80 billion pounds of food annually, accounting for about $161 billion in...
6 Characteristics of the Perfect Drive-Thru Restaurant
Drive-thru restaurant sales make up 70% of fast food sales in the U.S. During Q2 of 2020, drive-thru visits increased by 26%, causing them to become some restaurants' primary source of revenue. While many restaurants were closing their doors in 2020, many drive-thru...
5 Red Meat Alternatives You Can Offer to Your Customers
Red meat alternatives are growing in popularity as consumers look for plant-based options. While not every recipe or menu idea will require a vegan option, you can offer healthier options to your patrons than red meat. Let's examine the top five alternatives you can...
Food business strategy: moving from what, to when and how.
Think less about WHAT foods consumers want, and focus instead on WHEN and HOW they want them. --- When it comes to food and beverage shopping, fortunes are spent annually by brands and retailers of all sizes to understand how consumers make buying decisions. And,...
How Pop-Up Grocers Can Navigate 2023 Successfully
Imagine all the planning and effort it takes to design retail stores. Now, imagine all that effort going into planning a retail store that operates for only a few weeks. What are the strategies behind this pop-up grocers concept that is becoming more popular...
Menu Wars: Should You Serve Healthy or Tasty Food?
Eating healthy can mean many things. For some, it is as easy as including healthy meal options on your menu. For others, it means incorporating plant-based or low-carb dishes into your weekly specials. Whatever approach you take, you will want some recipes you can...
How Diversity and Inclusion Can Improve Grocery Sales
The food industry and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) suppliers are looking for more diverse solutions, especially as diversity and inclusion trend more now than in decades past. However, most retailers do not fully understand how critical this aspect of marketing is to...
The Future of Food Retail As We See It
In recent years, you may have noticed how Americans’ eating habits have and are continuing to evolve and how the future of food retail is driving change when it comes to the global food chain. Consumers want a more sustainable approach to feeding the world's...
5 Local Food Trends to Capitalize On in 2023
What new food and beverage trends are taking over this coming year? If you are looking to capitalize on the latest consumer eating habits, local food trends are where you need to focus your attention. As more people are aware of the need for more sustainable food...