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In an October report from Leger it highlights that holiday tables are a window to a host of insights including exploration, mindful indulgence and socializing as well as emotional touchpoints.

Chris Riedy, chief revenue officer at Ibotta, shares how this year’s strategies and findings differ from previous years.

Automated and autonomous technologies are helping change not just warehouse operations, but also consumer goods delivery.

With the Gen Z legal drinking age (LDA) demographic growing, a recent Insight from IWSR identified community, flexibility, and discovery as major themes that help connect these consumers with beverage alcohol. 

Group Publisher Douglas J. Peckenpaugh reflects the changes within the beverage market as Beverage Industry nears its 80^th anniversary and highlights the growing non-alcohol beverage market.

Dirty sodas started off as viral hit, but North American launch data shows these having staying power with consumers, brands are embracing that engagement with foodservice and alcohol partnerships.

A recent Brightseed survey shows an uptick in U.S adults who now consider themselves to be bioactivists, noting that these consumers are motivated by long-term goals like avoiding future illness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

With consumers increasingly looking for exciting and functional drinks that deliver on taste without compromising health goals, unique beverage flavors enable brands to capture attention in a crowded market.

Plant-based, added fiber and sustainability are among the trends that Innova Market Insights address with its “Food and Beverage Industry Trends: May 2025” report that are impacting food and beverage launches.

Specialty beverages are not new to foodservice, but dedicated drive-thru beverage concepts are making waves in the market, while established operations are testing new drink lineups.