Department: Beverage Consumers opt for tried-and-tested food and drink to support health goals, report shows Consumers are prioritising their health goals of better sleep, improved mental wellbeing, and more energy, with a clear trend emerging for simple, everyday foods and drinks rather than niche supplements or complex new trends, according to Vypr’s latest Consumer Horizon Report. While weight loss still… This story continues at Consumers opt for tried-and-tested food and […] Talking Retail February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. BeveragePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Jameson announces multi-million-pound campaign Having entered the UK’s Top 10 Spirits in 2024, Jameson aims to recruit more consumers through its Jameson, Ginger & Lime serve and its partnership with the English Football League (EFL). This St. Patrick’s Day a new campaign ‘Must Be A Jameson’ is being launched… This story continues at Jameson announces multi-million-pound campaign Or […] Talking Retail February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevConsumersInternational - UKDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Starbucks Unveils Crema Collection, Bringing the Café Experience Home Starbucks has released an instant coffee that brings the café experience home. RetailWire February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Coca-Cola takes on Olipop and Poppi with new prebiotic soda brand, Simply Pop The U.S. prebiotic soda category has more than doubled over the last five years. CNBC February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage How Coca-Cola is marketing Simply Pop, its first prebiotic soda As consumers increasingly reach for better-for-you options, the beverage giant is entering a market dominated by brands like Poppi and Olipop. MarketingDive February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCoca ColaConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Hey Starbucks, Bet You Can’t Beat This! Wawa’s $5 Big Breakfast Deal Redefines Value, Speed & Convenience Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® knows a winning foodservice formula when he sees one, and Wawa’s latest move is set to shake up the breakfast game. From February 17 through March 24, Wawa is rolling out its unbeatable $5 […] Grocerant Guru February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read WaWaDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersShoppersRestaurantsDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreCompetitionDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DairyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsStrategyTechnology & InnovationTwitterESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage RaceTrac Foodservice at the Intersection of Yesterday and Today RaceTrac Inc. continues to expand its foodservice menu, but rather than leveraging its platform to propel the industry forward with fresh, consumer-relevant food trends, the retailer remains anchored in legacy offerings that reflect consumer familiarity according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The latest example? Taco Pizza—a fusion of […] Grocerant Guru February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshConsumersMarketing: Social MediaUnileverTrends: Food and BeveragePredictions and ForecastsCompetitionDept. DairyHealth & WellnessESG and CSRMerchandisingMeta (Facebook)PepsiCoDept. BeverageRestaurantsStrategyTechnology & InnovationTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Some Starbucks Are Switching to Compostable Cups for Cold Drinks: Is Your Store on the List? Have you gotten your cold drink in a paper cup yet at Starbucks? RetailWire February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. OTCDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Leveraging Voice-Directed Picking to Optimize Multichannel Fulfillment The pressures on retailers to seamlessly fulfill orders across physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps continue to intensify. Whether shipping directly to customers’ homes, enabling curbside pickup or restocking store shelves, consistently improving speed, accuracy and adaptability is crucial for meeting shopper expectations and maintaining market share. As digital commerce expands and consumers increasingly […] Retail TouchPoints February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 5 min read Operations & Supply ChainAssociatesShoppersConsumersTechnology & InnovationDeliveryBrick and MortarDept. ApparelData & InsightsReturnsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsBOPISSustainabilityStore LocationDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodTech: RoboticsTrends: TechStrategyMobile commerceMarketing: In StoreHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Topgolf: Interactive, Participatory, and Fresh Fun Interactive, participatory fresh food experiences—particularly those featuring hand-held food for immediate consumption—continue to captivate consumers across all demographics, especially Millennials seeking discovery. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, brands that fuse dining with immersive entertainment are driving innovation and securing long-term consumer engagement. Topgolf is a prime example of […] Grocerant Guru February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryGamingData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshConsumersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageOperations & Supply ChainAIDept. NonfoodShoppersMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterTwitterDeliveryDept. Adult BevDept. Toys & GamesESG and CSRPepsiCoRestaurantsTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage KitKat and Nescafé team to create a new kind of coffee break Two of Nestlé’s top brands, KitKat and Nescafé, have teamed up to create a new mocha flavour KitKat. The new two-finger bar contains a crispy wafer biscuit covered in coffee flavour chocolate. With 104 Calories per biscuit, the bar is free from artificial colours, flavours… This story continues at KitKat and Nescafé team to create […] Talking Retail February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 < 1 min read NestleDept. BeverageDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 10 Grocerant Niche Success Clues for 2025 Digital hand-held technology, specifically smartphones, has driven a decline in traditional network TV viewing, reshaping how and where consumers eat, according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®. As consumer behavior evolves, the perceived value of a product or brand can shift. The team at Foodservice Solutions® understands that consumers are […] Grocerant Guru February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRCompetitionInclusivityDept. BeverageDept. FreshWhole FoodsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsRegional GroceryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyDept. PetDept. Natural / OrganicDeliveryDept. BakeryMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Califia Farms drops purpose-driven ‘Green Album’ to boost plants, people The plant-based beverage brand teamed with actor Chris O’Dowd for a collection of positive affirmations and its latest campaign. MarketingDive February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Prebiotic soda brand Olipop valued at $1.85 billion in latest funding round Olipop’s annual sales surpassed $400 million in 2024, as competition heats up with rivals like Poppi. CNBC February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCompetition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Gryphon Investors to acquire Spindrift Bill Creelman founded the sparkling water company in 2010. Food Business News February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 < 1 min read AcquisitionDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Coca-Cola says it will sell more soda in plastic bottles if aluminum tariffs take effect Coca-Cola can also find domestic aluminum sources and increase the price for customers, CEO James Quincey said. CNBC February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaGovernmentDept. BeverageExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Tequila, mezcal are the only spirits growing in sales, but tariffs would be ‘catastrophic,’ industry group says U.S. spirits sales declined in 2024 despite maintaining its market share ahead of beer and wine. Tequila and Mezcal grew, but tariffs could change that. CNBC February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Show Me the Money: A New Wave of Pricing Transparency Laws Every for-profit business faces the challenge of setting competitive prices while also generating a profit. An increasingly common solution to this conundrum has been to advertise one price and later disclose additional charges — e.g., hotels’ resort fees, e-ticketing platforms’ “handling” fees or even surcharges assessed against customers paying with a credit card. The consumer […] Theresa Kananen February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 3 min read GovernmentConsumersDept. BeverageLegal & CriminalShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryDept. GroceryTrends: FinanceGeneral BusinessTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage PepsiCo’s Pepviz Reveals Consumer Shifts: Omnichannel Growth and Food & Beverage Resilience PepsiCo’s Pepviz data science practice reported that the power of the omnichannel shopper continues to grow. Get the details. Consumer Goods Technology February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read PepsiCoOmnichannelDept. BeverageConsumersDept. GroceryShoppersData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 19 Crimes launches limited edition Valentine’s bottles This Valentine’s Day, 19 Crimes (www.19crimes.com), has launched a range of limited-edition Valentine’s wine bottles celebrating unconventional relationships. A spokesperson for the brand said: “To all those people who dream of an unconventional relationship, 19 Crimes is empowering rebellious consumers that might not dare say… This story continues at 19 Crimes launches limited edition Valentine’s […] Talking Retail February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. Adult BevDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Ireland’s DRS reaches 1 billion drink container milestone Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), is celebrating the milestone of 1 billion drinks containers returned by the Irish public a year after the scheme was introduced. The scheme was introduced a year ago in Ireland and its reported success coincides with… This story continues at Ireland’s DRS reaches 1 billion drink […] Talking Retail February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Sports coffee – not just for the ‘average Joe’ Former Body Armor executive is brewing change in the ready-to-drink coffee category. Food Business News February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Food Marketing Calendars in TRUMP 2.0 The restaurant industry has long relied on food marketing calendars to drive menu innovation, seasonal promotions, and consumer engagement according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. But in a politically charged environment where tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and fluctuating commodity prices loom large, menu planning in TRUMP 2.0 could […] Grocerant Guru February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 3 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryGovernmentPackagingDept. FreshData & InsightsConsumersDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainInternationalDept. FuelStrategySustainabilityDept. BakeryDeliveryAssociatesEconomyDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInternational - North AmericaMarketing: TradeVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Starbucks Is Giving Out Free Coffee To Help With Your Super Bowl Hangover Starbucks says it has the cure for the Super Bowl hangover blues. RetailWire February 8, 2025February 8, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsHoliday & EventsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage The Return of Dunkin’s Viral Fan-Favorite Drink Is the Star of Its New Spring Menu The return of a viral fan-favorite drink is on Dunkin’s new Spring menu. RetailWire February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Starbucks says ‘Hello Again’ by advertising around the Super Bowl A new spot and a free coffee promotion on the Monday after the big game are part of the chain’s marketing-powered turnaround plan. MarketingDive February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsRestaurantsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Cadbury Dairy Milk launches ‘made to share’ limited edition bars Cadbury has introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk Made to Share range, twelve limited edition on-pack designs for its 180g and 95g PMP bars. The suite of limited-edition bars, which will be available from the end of January, have been created to help shoppers “celebrate kindness and… This story continues at Cadbury Dairy Milk launches ‘made to […] Talking Retail February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. DairyMondelezDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. BeverageShoppersDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Kraft Heinz reintroduces Capri Sun bottles, but won’t replace juice pouches The 12-ounce container, the equivalent of two pouches, will be sold at convenience stores, grocery stores and vending machines. Grocery Dive February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 < 1 min read KraftHeinzDept. BeverageBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage PG Tips launches ‘Start Your Day the PG Way’ campaign PG Tips has unveiled a new campaign called “Start Your Day the PG Way”, a multi-channel promotional campaign including an on-pack promotion called “PG Lucky Dips”. The promotion includes 101 people winning £1,000 each, 500 people receiving a year’s supply of tea, and 10,000 complimentary… This story continues at PG Tips launches ‘Start Your Day […] Talking Retail February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage David Beckham and Matt Damon feature in Stella ad Stella Artois has launched its Super Bowl LIX advert featuring David Beckham and Matt Damon. The 60-second ad, features Beckham walking into a pub for a drink with his “parents”, as they reveal the existence of a long-lost twin brother, named ‘the other David’. The… This story continues at David Beckham and Matt Damon feature […] Talking Retail February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked