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Beverages

2022 in Review: Home Is Where the Packaged Beverages Are

 By Chuck Ulie on Dec. 12, 2022

As the year ends, a look at a surge in take-home drinks, packaging changes, flavors and more

Snacks & Candy

Now Trending: Spicy, Gummified, Caffeinated, Better for You

 By Rachel Gignac on Dec. 12, 2022

Which snacks and candy fads had the most innovative products this year?

Snacks & Candy

Which Movie Theater Candy Dominates Your State?

By Rachel Gignac on Nov. 29, 2022

Cinemark Theaters gathered concession data to find out

Fuels

More Americans Hitting Road for Thanksgiving, Despite Record High Holiday Gas Prices

By Greg Lindenberg on Nov. 16, 2022

GasBuddy, AAA predict busy travel season as pandemic precautions fade

Foodservice

Thanksgiving Food Will Cost More This Year, Surveys Show

By Chuck Ulie and Greg Lindenberg on Nov. 15, 2022

IRI, AFB report 13.5%, 20% increase in holiday meal price tag, respectively

Foodservice

Steal This Idea: Cold-Beverage Add-Ons Add Up at Register

Nov. 14, 2022

Starbucks earns $1 billion yearly from items like Toasted Vanilla Syrup

Foodservice

Steal This Idea: Consider Pink Foods, Which Are Getting Popular

Nov. 04, 2022

Possible health benefits causing upward trend

Company News

Dollar General Investigated for Shelf-Price Infractions

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 01, 2022

At some stores, nearly 88% of items were more expensive at checkout, auditor found

Foodservice

7 Foodservice Predictions That Could Shape C-Stores and Restaurants in 2023

By Chuck Ulie on Oct. 27, 2022

Technomic report addresses likelihood of recession, menu trends, employee unionization and more

Snacks & Candy

Halloween Candy Purchases Expected to Slow From Previous Years

By Rachel Gignac on Oct. 24, 2022

However, holiday is projected to be most ‘normal’ of this year

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