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SHAKE UP YOUR HOLIDAY BEVERAGE PROMOTIONS   While seasonal favorites like pumpkin spice and peppermint are beloved by many, introducing new and differentiated products for the upcoming holidays is equally crucial. Here's why:   APPEALING TO VARIETY: Not everyone has the same taste preferences. By offering a diverse range of holiday beverages, you cater to a broader audience. Some customers may crave novelty, while others seek comfort in familiar flavors.   STAYING RELEVANT: Arguably the most important consideration. The food and beverage industry is dynamic, with trends evolving rapidly. Introducing new drinks keeps your brand relevant and shows that you're attuned to changing consumer preferences.   CREATING EXCITMENT: Novelty generates excitement. When customers see something fresh on the menu, they're more likely to try it out of curiosity. This can lead to increased foot traffic and sales.   REPEAT BUSINESS: Regulars who love your classic holiday drinks will appreciate the variety. Offering something new encourages them to visit more frequently during the season.   In summary, a mix of tradition and innovation ensures that your holiday beverage lineup appeals to both loyal patrons and adventurous fun-loving newcomers. 🎄🍹

Did somebody order insights for breakfast? 🍳 Coming right up! Here's what the #breakfast category is serving... 1️⃣ Eating-on-the-go and breakfast sandwiches go hand-in-hand. 🤝 (Get it?) 2️⃣ More than half of all QSR breakfast orders include coffee... make it count! 3️⃣ Gen Z and Millennial consumers want more globally-inspired flavors in the AM. Still hungry? Good. Let's talk about your breakfast menu: https://lnkd.in/eKXnA7dY #FoodIndustry #FoodInnovation #BeverageInnovation

How will today's food and beverage consumers ease their anxieties? In our 2024 outlook, experts predict a rise in comfort and familiarity purchases, such as barbecue chicken wings and noodle dishes. Learn more about this and other consumer trends here: https://hubs.la/Q02dB6T-0 #FoodTech #FoodAndBeverage #Trends #ConsumerInsights

From cooking at home to global flavors and clean label, we’re taking a look at four key topics that are of interest this year for consumers in relation to their food and beverage purchases. Let’s dive in and see where your brand can capitalize: https://ow.ly/BEjB50Qn906

You’re doing great. On a roll. 👍 The menu comes. You fly off the rails. Been there? I sure have. Toooooo many times. 😞 Dining out feels festive and celebratory and special so the urge to splurge is real. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply updating your eating habits, check out my top hacks for making your taste buds happy while honoring your bigger intention … 🕵♀️ SPY! Go online, check out the restaurant’s menu in advance, and decide what you want to order before you even arrive. 🏃♀️ JUMP THE QUEUE! Order first. Lock it down so you’re not swaying in the breeze as you listen to the other enticing orders. 👭 BACK TO BASICS! Maybe you selected the restaurant for its exquisite food, but more likely you’re there to enjoy someone’s company. Focus on that and let your delicious meals be a side note. I used to waddle out of restaurants and feel sluggish, thick, and crappy through the next day. Thanks to these tricks, along with staying on top of my water drinking, have allowed me to each well AND feel well. My favorite combo. How do YOU not “go crazy” when you go out to eat? #womenover50 #midlifewomen #healthyeating #BoomTribe #navigatethemenu July Week 1 get moving Week 2 between your ears Week 3 fueling yourself Week 4 I’m an open book Week 5 cool people doing cool stuff

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Daily Dollop of Wallop #30 I am a huge advocate of how food and drink makes us 'feel'. The feeling that is created upon a chomp and a slurp. Good or bad. It is usually hard for the the things we require for survival, for them not not create a new or bring forth and old feeling. In order for us, as humans, to fully experience 'enjoyment' it must be a three part equation of pleasure people memory = enjoyment. Our pre-frontal cortex depends upon the three things in order for us to truly feel enjoyment. The reason why I am bringing this up is that, often, I will ask people in a training session or just generally sometimes this question: "Relative to food and drink, what gives you the most enjoyment?" Most of the time, the answer is focused more on the food and drink items themselves. This is where I find most people go. We all know, that food and drink, when taken out of the context of it being pure sustenance, is best experienced when in the company of others. What about the people who you share food and drink with and thus the memory/memories created? With this being said, my question is simple. Do we need to have more visually compelling messages around the word enjoyment and how food and drinks can create this (especially when looking at the equation above)? On socials, on menus, on restaurant fascias, on billboards, on tube platforms, on newspapers, on chalkboards and in person, when engaging with people. I don't think we have lost our way by an stretch, but I do feel that if we could shine a light more on this enjoyment equation, we could help to move food and beverage a little more into pop culture. What do you think? #enjoyment #pleasure #people #memory #happiness #ukhospitality #wineandfood #foodandwine

More than half (53%) of consumers prioritize having healthy main dish choices. Among these, salads top the list, with 64% of consumers expressing a desire to see them on the menu, according to Datassential. Enhance your healthy menus by adding convenient Boursin Frozen Cubes to create an elegant salad. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geg2AWtX #Boursin #Foodservice #Salad