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A new study found regular tea drinkers had a lower risk of vascular disease, though how the tea is prepared matters. Read the full article to see which tea habits stood out in the research. foodinstitute.com/focus/stee… #HealthNews #Wellness #BeverageIndustry #VascularDisease

The creators of Poppi are back with a new beverage brand. jetty is entering a hydration market where Gatorade still dominates. Read the full article to see why they think there’s room for something different. foodinstitute.com/focus/popp… #FoodInnovation #BeverageIndustry #FoodNews

What happens when hackers can tamper with a supermarket’s refrigeration? Recent attacks in Europe showed just how exposed these systems can be. Read the full article to see what food businesses can do to protect themselves. foodinstitute.com/retail/cyb… #CyberAttacks #FoodIndustry

What will 2027 mean for food & beverage businesses? Join The Food Institute on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. ET as experts from #Bloomberg Economics, RSM Canada, and BMO break down #inflation, consumer spending, #AI, and economic growth. Learn more and register here bigmarker.com/the-food-insti…

#Instacart is pulling the plug on its #smartcarts. For grocers, the bigger issue is whether expensive in-store hardware still makes sense. See why the carts never caught on and where Instacart is focusing now. foodinstitute.com/focus/the-… #RetailTech #RetailIndustry #FoodNews

Food as medicine is getting more attention from the food industry. Consumers want healthier options, but taste, trust and value still matter. See what food companies need to get right before the category can really scale. foodinstitute.com/focus/can-… #FoodIndustry #FoodAsMedicine

Costco just passed Kroger in grocery market share. Shoppers are still spending there even with prices elevated, while other grocers are struggling to hold share. Find out what keeps shoppers coming back to #Costco foodinstitute.com/retail/cos… #RetailIndustry #FoodIndustry #FoodNews

We're excited to be in Chicago for PLMA! Visit us at booth F3122 in the North Hall. If you would like to connect with us before the show you can reach us at info@foodinstitute.com #PLMA #FoodIndustry #PrivateLabel #FoodandBeverage

#Kratom drinks are still being sold even though the #FDA says kratom cannot lawfully be added to conventional foods. So why are they still on shelves? Read the full article to see why enforcement has struggled to keep up. foodinstitute.com/healthwell… #FoodSafety #FoodRegulation

Gen Z wants convenience, but that’s not what keeps them coming back. New college dining research found reliability, flexibility and personal connection matter too. Read the full article to see what younger diners actually value foodinstitute.com/focus/4-ke…

The biggest foodservice distributors are buying more than revenue. Recent deals are helping them reach new customers and expand what they offer. Read the full article to see what this M&A trend could mean for independent distributors. foodinstitute.com/sponsored/… #FoodIndustry

The chicken industry keeps getting demand wrong. Pilgrim’s Pride is facing weaker profits after supply outpaced demand. Read the full analysis to see why chicken producers keep ending up with too much supply. foodinstitute.com/companyear… #Agriculture #FoodManufacturing #FoodNews

Forvis Mazars Insights: Why Big Food is Buying Small Brands to Succeed: youtu.be/t3kMeZY1PUk

The beverage category is getting stranger, and that may be where the opportunity is. Oatly’s latest report highlights four shifts in flavor, texture and functionality. See which trends could shape what comes next. foodinstitute.com/focus/why-… #FoodNews #BeverageIndustry

A new study found regular tea drinkers had a lower risk of vascular disease, though how the tea is prepared matters. Read the full article to see which tea habits stood out in the research. foodinstitute.com/focus/stee… #HealthNews #Wellness #BeverageIndustry #VascularDisease

Jersey Mike’s is spending a lot more on social media, and it’s getting results. Read the full article to see what the chain is doing differently and why it matters for restaurant marketing. foodinstitute.com/foodservic… #RestaurantBusiness #RestaurantIndustry #RestaurantOwner

Food reformulation is getting more complicated. Health matters more to consumers, but taste, price and convenience still count. Read the full article to see how food brands are thinking about reformulation heading into 2027. foodinstitute.com/focus/food… #FoodIndustry #FoodTrends

How does a company go from a $6.6 billion market value to the brink of restructuring? Hain Celestial spent years cutting brands and debt. Then two major decisions made the comeback harder. Here's the full analysis to see which moves proved most costly. foodinstitute.com/focus/two-…

71% of Americans say they try to avoid #ultraprocessedfoods, even though there’s no clear federal definition. Food companies are still waiting for clarity. Read what a federal UPF definition could mean for manufacturers & consumers foodinstitute.com/focus/ultr… #FoodLabel #FoodNews

#DoorDash just made a $17 billion bet on #Instacart, but #investors still have questions. Read the full analysis on the deal price, regulatory risk and why Uber stayed out. foodinstitute.com/retail/inv… Was this the right move for DoorDash? #FoodDelivery #Grocery #FoodNews