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🎉 Reflections on my first business summit Last week, I attended my first #Technomic #FoodservicePlanningProgram Summer Summit in Chicago. The event provided insights into updates, key topics, and challenges facing the Foodservice Industry. Throughout the three-day event, I had the opportunity to hear from Technomic’s panel of economists, innovators, researchers, culinary experts, and other industry professionals. 🍟 As I work to help McCain Foods continue to provide best-in-class products and services, this conference offered necessary insights into understanding today’s consumers and effectively collaborating with operators. 💡 Notable takeaways for me included: 📈 Navigating High Inflation and Operational Costs: • Successful operators are driving traffic through strategies beyond discounting. 🍔 The Significance of Limited-Time Offers (LTOs) for Menu Success: • Operators are seeking supplier support for menu innovations, and there are multiple ways manufacturers can contribute. 🤝 Understanding Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs): • GPOs are about more than price savings; Supporting and understanding their needs can help suppliers identify key opportunities. Overall, the event was an exciting opportunity to gain some new POVs into the foodservice industry. 🍕And of course, I made sure to try the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. Here's a fun photo of me and my teammates Daniella Tauskela Jodi Otzko Kristy (Guoyu) Wang Shalini Suri Melanie Fernandes also Franci (Maurici) Lencioni

Upside's on the main stage at the #OutlookLeadership conference today, talking about the latest trends in consumer spending. Research economist Thomas Weinandy is giving the audience a sneak peak at our latest research — a comprehensive look at consumer spending trends with analysis from 1.1 billion transactions and 2 nationwide consumer surveys. More to come! Informa Connect Foodservice

𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲?   Curious about how leading CPG firms are elevating their presence in food service? Check out this insightful report on how one major player boosted its market share from 17% to new heights.   In partnership with Jasper Colin, they tackled industry challenges head-on, exploring innovative strategies for growth and visibility. 🚀   Learn about their market assessment, portfolio diversification, channel partnerships, and impactful marketing initiatives that fueled their success. 📈   Ready to level up your food service game?   Dive into the full report to uncover the secrets behind their transformative journey! 🍽️   #JasperColin #DatatoDecision #FoodService #CPG #BusinessGrowth #GroceryDominance #RetailSupremacy #MarketLeadership #FoodIndustry

🌐 Unlock Innovation in F&B: Join Innova's Free Webinar for East Europe! Exciting news for all industry leaders, innovators, and brand executives in the food & beverage sector! 🚀 🔍 Dive deep into the pulse of global trends with Innova's Annual "Top 10 Trends" webinar, featuring Belmin Djuheric, our Consumer & Market Analyst. 🌍 Discover the latest trends shaping the industry worldwide and zoom in on East Europe to witness the regional nuances. 🌐 📊 Packed with data-driven insights and inspiration, this webinar is a game-changer for leaders seeking to understand and navigate the ever-evolving F&B landscape. 🗓️ Save the date: 📅 21st March 🕒 2PM EST 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dbaWvNx6 Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity! Feel free to share with your network and join us on the journey to innovation in the F&B space. 🚀 #Innovation #FoodAndBeverage #Webinar #IndustryInsights #InnovaTrends

The marketplace is inundated with data, yet many companies struggle to effectively differentiate themselves by leveraging this wealth of information. While brand differentiation has traditionally been a key focus for businesses, especially in competitive industries like ours, the sheer volume of data now available has made it more challenging to stand out. Read more from Foodservice IP's latest thought piece. #foodservice #strategy #insights https://conta.cc/3zv8KsM

The marketplace is inundated with data, yet many companies struggle to effectively differentiate themselves by leveraging this wealth of information. While brand differentiation has traditionally been a key focus for businesses, especially in competitive industries like ours, the sheer volume of data now available has made it more challenging to stand out. Read more from Foodservice IP's latest thought piece. #foodservice #strategy #insights https://conta.cc/3MFf6sw

Join us for The Food Institute's most anticipated webinar of the year "What's Ahead in 2024?" on Dec. 12 at 2PM (EST). The landscape of the food industry witnessed significant shifts in 2023, influenced by factors such as food price #inflation, geopolitical instability, #ai advancements, and more. Our upcoming #webinar, featuring Sally Lyons Wyatt of Circana, Meg Bluth of Brightfield Group, and Sunny Khamkar of #MenuData, will delve into the latest retail transactional data, consumer insights, and menu #trends, providing invaluable perspectives on the year to come. Key questions to be addressed include: - What are #consumers buying at the #retail level? - Which menu items are trending at #restaurants? - Are consumers choosing to dine at home or away from home? - What social factors are currently shaping #food purchases? - How are consumers navigating and responding to price increases? - What impacts are weight loss #drugs having on food purchases? Don't miss out on the crucial data, emerging trends, and insightful perspectives that will shape the food industry in the coming year! Thank you to our partners BMO Commercial Bank and Marcum LLP for sponsoring this exclusive event! Register here - https://lnkd.in/gYZkTSr7 #2024trends #foodretail #foodmanufacturing #foodservice David Latella Corey McConnell Lou Biscotti Flo Federman BMO

The marketplace is inundated with data, yet many companies struggle to effectively differentiate themselves by leveraging this wealth of information. While brand differentiation has traditionally been a key focus for businesses, especially in competitive industries like ours, the sheer volume of data now available has made it more challenging to stand out. Read more from Foodservice IP's latest thought piece. #foodservice #strategy #insights https://conta.cc/3Xth5Gr

The marketplace is inundated with data, yet many companies struggle to effectively differentiate themselves by leveraging this wealth of information. While brand differentiation has traditionally been a key focus for businesses, especially in competitive industries like ours, the sheer volume of data now available has made it more challenging to stand out. Read more from Foodservice IP's latest thought piece. #foodservice #strategy #insights https://conta.cc/3Xth5Gr