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Who is Eating What When?

  The food and beverage retail world is undergoing a significant transformation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers are reshaping their eating habits, with a remarkable return to home-prepared meals—a trend not seen at this level since 2000. That said, let’s see look at some of what The […]
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Checkers & Rally’s Expands Frozen Food Court Options

  The evolution of the grocerant niche continues to reshape the landscape of food retailing, and Checkers & Rally’s latest expansion in the frozen food aisle is a testament to this powerful trend, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.   The quick-serve brand, in partnership with Lamb Weston, is bringing […]
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Magnum relaunches vegan ice cream with new recipe

Magnum has introduced a brand-new vegan ice cream recipe for its vegan range, including Magnum Vegan Almond. The soy recipe replaces Magnum’s former pea protein recipe to offer consumers a more velvety taste and texture. In addition to the new recipe, the single stick will… This story continues at Magnum relaunches vegan ice cream with […]
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Dollar General Food Focused Forward

  In periods of economic uncertainty, consumers traditionally tighten their belts, seeking affordable solutions for everyday needs according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Dollar General, long recognized as a discount retail powerhouse, is emerging as a key player in the grocery and food retailing sector—a remarkable evolution that has […]
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  1. Department: Food

Monster adds new flavour to Juiced range  

Monster has launched Monster Juiced Rio Punch in plain and price-marked single 500ml cans, and four-can multipacks. The new liquid combines the Monster Energy blend with a unique tropical combo of exotic flavours featuring notes of sweet papaya, vanilla ice cream and blackcurrant, inspired by… This story continues at Monster adds new flavour to Juiced […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Cadbury broadens ice cream occasions

Cadbury has launched three new ice creams in stick and tub format, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mint Stick, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mini Sticks and Cadbury Crunchie Tub. The three new Cadbury ice cream formats are designed to tap into the growing snacking sector and broaden ice… This story continues at Cadbury broadens ice cream occasions Or […]
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The 65-Inch HDTV Syndrome Evolves: Expanding Foodservice Disruption

  Foodservice Solutions® recent Grocerant ScoreCards reveal a profound shift in consumer behavior at the crossroads of technology, retail food sales, and consumer preferences. This intersection continues to drive the growth of the grocerant niche, reshaping food distribution channels and dining habits, according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®. The latest […]
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  1. CPG & FMCG

Unilever presents new snackable Magnum Bonbon

Unilever has launched a new snacking format, Magnum Bonbon, to encourage new ice cream occasions, such as big nights in and the sofa snacking moment. Magnum Bonbon is available now in three flavours: White Chocolate & Cookie, Salted Caramel & Almond and Gold Caramel Billionaire.… This story continues at Unilever presents new snackable Magnum Bonbon […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Slay Black Friday: Five Ways Marketers Can Engage Gen Z

With Gen Z’s spending power increasing, Richard Hanscott, CEO of communications software provider Esendex, explains how brands can tap into this valuable group of spenders this Black Friday. If you’re not targeting Gen Z this black Friday, you could be missing out on half a billion pounds worth of sales.  This group – born between […]
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  1. International

Reece’s ice cream launches in the UK

Brand of Brothers partners with The Hershey Company to bring Reese’s ice cream to the UK market. Brand of Brothers, suppliers of licensed branded ice cream products to UK grocery retailers, has partnered with The Hershey Company, to bring together a duo of Reese’smilk chocolate… This story continues at Reece’s ice cream launches in the […]
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  1. Department & Category

Frozen fever | In focus: Ice-cream and frozen food

The past couple of years have proved a boom time for the frozen category, with sales across the total grocery sector up by 7.7%, according to market analyst Kantar. Although sales in convenience stores have fallen back from their peak, pizza (up 7.9%) and ice-cream… This story continues at Frozen fever | In focus: Ice-cream […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Denny’s: Surviving Where Other Family Restaurants Have Fallen

  Over the past several decades, the American family restaurant landscape has drastically changed. Once-dominant players have either shuttered their doors or faded into obscurity. Yet, amidst the turmoil, Denny’s has managed to endure, a testament to its adaptability and understanding of shifting consumer habits, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Swizzels launches its first Christmas-themed Squashies

Swizzels has unveiled brand-new limited-edition Naughty & Nice Squashies in time for Christmas . The Naughty & Nice Squashies feature two elves in each bag – one on the ‘naughty’ list and one on the ‘nice’ list. The product features two flavours: Strawberry Ice Cream… This story continues at Swizzels launches its first Christmas-themed Squashies […]
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  1. Merchandising

Foodservice Packaging Evolving for Survival

  Throughout history, foodservice packaging has played a critical role in shaping consumer behavior and the success of the food industry. From humble beginnings, where simplicity and function were the primary concerns, to the current demand for sustainability, convenience, and branding, packaging has evolved in response to societal needs, technological advances, and environmental pressures. Steven […]
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  1. Department & Category

From ‘Snackification’ to Indulgence: A Look at the Biggest Trends in Snacking

After several years of steady increases in snacking occasions among U.S. consumers, those occasions plateaued in 2024 as the rise of indulgent snacks and the decline of healthy and better-for-you snacks balanced each other out. Even so, our 39th annual Eating Patterns in America research revealed growth in snacking away from home, along with an […]
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  1. Department: Food

One Stop revamps its confectionery range 

Following range resets on its chilled food, alcohol, frozen food and pet food, One Stop has completed a refresh of its confectionery range. The convenience retailer has also introduced supplier branded bays. One Stop has brought in a total of 43 new lines including Kinder… This story continues at One Stop revamps its confectionery range  […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Foodservice Retail Discontinuity Continues Driven by Gen Z and Millennial Adoption

  Notice was first given in 1991 when Foodservice Solutions®, Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson, warned foodservice industry professionals about the shifting consumer mindset at COEX. Then, in 1996, Johnson coined the term “grocerants” in an Op-Ed article published in both FoodService Director and Nation’s Restaurant News. Fast forward to today, and the foodservice industry is […]
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  1. Department: Food

Ferrero UK expands ice cream offering with new Nutella tubs

Ferrero UK has announced the expansion of its ice cream range with the introduction of Nutella Ice Cream Tubs. Nutella has expanded into new categories over the years, successfully moving into biscuits, bakery, and now the frozen aisle. Nutella Ice Cream Tubs feature layers of… This story continues at Ferrero UK expands ice cream offering […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Are Grocery Store Customers Migrating Too Restaurants

  In today’s fast-paced world, the average consumer tends to stick to a limited range of about 150-200 different items from the grocery store each year, purchasing them repeatedly. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, this pattern is driven by a combination of familiarity and convenience but also highlights […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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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 […]
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