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Food & Beverage Magazine: Industry News Now is a fast-paced briefing for chefs, operators, beverage professionals, brand leaders, and investors who need to stay ahead of the latest developments in food, beverage, and hospitality. Each episode cuts through the noise with curated headlines, market moves, menu trends, product launches, funding news, policy shifts, and on-the-ground intel from Food & Beverage Magazine’s global network of contributors and “friends in the business.” In 15–20 minutes, listeners gain the context behind the news, understand its implications for their restaurants, bars, brands, and portfolios, and are informed about the one or two key moves they should consider making before the next service or strategy meeting. Designed for busy decision-makers, this is where industry news turns into a competitive advantage Be sure to pick up your copy of: Food & Beverage Magazine’s Guide to Restaurant Success https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119668964/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_hAO4EbGKHF2GS ____________________________________________________ *CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/foodbeveragemagazine *Follow Us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FoodAndBeverageMagazine/ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fbmagazine/ *Follow Us on X: FbMagazineX:

  1. 2d ago

    Bio-Hacked Lentils, CPG Drop Culture, and Social Media Theater: What Drives Food and Beverage Innovation

    In this episode, the editors of Food and Beverage Magazine dive into the fast-moving trends and strategy shifts reshaping the global culinary, retail, and hospitality landscapes. From functional and GLP-1-friendly innovations like Cheez-It Protein, Jordan's Skinny Mixes, and California Date Commission campaigns to viral retail collaborations like Tous Les Jours with Oatly and Taco Bell with Duolingo, this episode breaks down how leading brands capture consumer attention. The hosts also examine major corporate moves, including Hormel Foods acquiring Brakebush, Sargento buying La Terra Fina, and McCormick's market expansion, alongside seasonal LTO strategies from Smashburger, Popeyes, Domino's, Cold Stone Creamery, and Tim Hortons. Whether you operate restaurants, manage CPG brands, or lead hospitality strategy, tune in for essential insider intelligence on how top industry leaders navigate today's market.

    Bio-Hacked Lentils, CPG Drop Culture, and Social Media Theater: What Drives Food and Beverage Innovation

  2. Sep 25

    Bio-Hacked Lentils, Fashion Drop CPG, and Social Media Theater: What’s Driving Food & Beverage Innovation

    In this episode, the editors of Food & Beverage Magazine dive into the fast-moving trends and strategy shifts reshaping the global culinary, retail, and hospitality landscapes. From the rise of functional, GLP-1-friendly menu options like bio-hacked lentils and protein-packed beverages to the growing influence of "drop culture" in big-box retail endcaps, this episode breaks down how brands are reinventing product discovery and consumer engagement. The conversation explores how food and beverage marketers are leveraging seasonal LTOs and "social media theater"—from Halloween ghost-pepper concepts to viral flavor collaborations—to capture finite consumer attention. Additionally, the hosts examine major corporate expansion deals, franchise growth across QSR and fast-casual sectors, and critical industry benchmarks, including sustainability standards like illy caffè’s B Corp recertification and key findings from national restaurant workforce studies. Whether you operate restaurants, manage CPG brands, or lead hospitality strategy, this episode provides essential insider intelligence for navigating today's competitive market.

    Bio-Hacked Lentils, Fashion Drop CPG, and Social Media Theater: What’s Driving Food & Beverage Innovation

  3. Sep 23

    Earned Media vs. Paid Distribution: Following the PR Money Chain

    Food & Beverage Magazine founder and publisher Michael Politz examines the economic disconnect at the heart of modern public relations, where every vendor in the PR supply chain receives compensation while media outlets are expected to contribute their hard-won audiences for free. Driven by AI automation and mass media databases, journalists now face a staggering influx of daily pitches, creating an environment where content supply has exploded while reader attention remains strictly finite. Politz addresses common industry misconceptions surrounding pay-to-play claims, emphasizing the crucial ethical difference between secretly paying to sway independent news reporting and purchasing transparent, clearly labeled advertising or sponsored distribution. Rather than expecting publishers to act as unpaid fulfillment partners for PR agency retainers, the discussion outlines how brands can strategically align earned PR for genuinely newsworthy stories with paid amplification for routine corporate updates.

    Earned Media vs. Paid Distribution: Following the PR Money Chain

  4. Sep 21

    Industry Pulse: Fast-Food LTOs, Campus Licensing & Major Manufacturing Bets

    Welcome to this episode of the Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast, your essential briefing on the latest developments across food, beverage, CPG, and hospitality. In this edition, we break down major infrastructure and manufacturing investments, including Kikkoman opening its 560 million dollar facility in Wisconsin, Anheuser-Busch investing 23 million dollars into its Fort Collins brewery, and Juanita's Foods acquiring a 120,000-square-foot plant in Southern California. We also examine fall football and game day promotions from Long John Silver's, 7-Eleven, Crimson Coward, and Garage Beer's campaign with Jason Kelce. Plus, we explore key retail tech innovations and brand moves, from Instacart launching real-time shelf intelligence for grocers to Gong Cha expanding on college campuses, Non-UPF Verified topping 300 certified products, and The Farmer's Dog completing its first acquisition by buying Woof.

    Industry Pulse: Fast-Food LTOs, Campus Licensing & Major Manufacturing Bets

  5. Sep 14

    Food & Beverage Magazine Industry Pulse: Autumn LTOs, Retail Expansion & Leadership Shifts

    Welcome to this episode of the Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast, your monthly industry digest covering the biggest developments, product launches, and strategic shifts across food, beverage, and hospitality. In this September 2026 edition, we dive into: Seasonal LTOs and Menu Innovations: Gregorys Coffee celebrates its 20th anniversary with a Banana Foster platform and high-protein breakfast lineup; Hardee's rolls out its S'mores and Bacon Beast platforms across 1,400 units; Slim Chickens debuts a Dr Pepper Dry Rub LTO; and Insomnia Cookies hosts its 8th annual PJ Party promo across 360-plus locations.High-Impact Brand Collaborations and Pop Culture Tie-Ins: Paris Baguette partners with Dancing with the Stars for Mirrorball-themed croissants and drinks; Jollibee teams up with DreamWorks on Forgotten Island meal bundles featuring Calamansi Lemonade; Checkers and Rally's celebrates 40 years alongside Yung Gravy; and SPAM partners with Win Son Bakery on a Hot Honey LTO while becoming the official hot dog of U.S. Bank Stadium.CPG Growth and Major Retail Rollouts: Once Upon a Coconut lands full distribution across 2,200 Albertsons stores nationwide; Gorgie debuts its Berry Burst clean-label energy drink exclusively at Target; Grimaldi's Pizzeria launches its pasta sauce line at Walmart; and De La Calle rolls out a Dia de los Muertos tepache LTO across 8,000 doors.Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership Moves: Holly Poultry opens a massive 80,000-square-foot retail plant in Maryland adding 140 jobs; Giving Kitchen appoints Carmen Jackson as Chief Operating Officer; and GoTo Foods restructures leadership across its 7,500-unit portfolio, tapping former McDonald's executive Lucy Brady to lead Jamba.Tune in for insider analysis and strategic takeaways driving the industry forward this season.

    Food & Beverage Magazine Industry Pulse: Autumn LTOs, Retail Expansion & Leadership Shifts

  6. Sep 11

    Rewriting the Playbook: Kristin Cavallari, Modern Jewish Heritage & Future-Focused Hospitality

    In this episode of the Food & Beverage Magazine Podcast, the editors dive into the September 2026 Visionary Horizons issue. Feature stories include cover star Kristin Cavallari on launching Fizzen to redefine the functional protein beverage market, alongside Manischewitz and Kosher.com exploring how traditional Jewish foods and recipes are connecting with a new generation. The conversation also covers Bulletproof's new Brain Octane C8 MCT Powder format, Cuss Worthy Cafe's model for experiential hospitality and community investments , EcoBev by DHL's sustainable solutions for unsaleable product recovery , Dan Abrams' Drinks with Benefits non-alcoholic trade summit, and Cray Protected's drink safety kits for nightlife venues. Plus, the hosts highlight Editor's Top Picks in artisan spirits, specialty foods, and restaurant technology. Visit fbmagazine.com for full articles and industry insights, and explore our network syndication at foodservice.media

    Rewriting the Playbook: Kristin Cavallari, Modern Jewish Heritage & Future-Focused Hospitality

  7. Sep 8

    Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast: Pat LaFrieda Expansion, TGI Fridays International Deal, and Autumn Menu Launches

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast, hosted by the Editors of Food and Beverage Magazine. In this week's episode, we explore major distribution deals, international franchise agreements, and the technology and consumer trends reshaping the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors. We kick off with major business and distribution updates, starting with Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors expanding its reach into the Southeast through a strategic partnership with Inland Foods. We also discuss Red Robin's massive ninety-six million dollar refranchising push with the sale of one hundred and sixteen restaurants, TGI Fridays entering the Balkans with a new ten-unit franchise deal, and WOWorks expanding its footprint to two hundred and forty units with dozens of active locations in its development pipeline. Next, we look at seasonal flavor rollouts and products capturing consumer attention as we transition into the autumn months. We discuss the return of Jersey Mike's Hot Italian sub for the NFL season and PrimoHoagies bringing back its PrimoPilgrim limited-time offer, alongside Chocolove introducing an apple cider SKU to its fall lineup and Culture Pop launching a sparkling probiotic apple soda. On the CPG and grocery shelves, we cover Mars launching Cheez-It and Club crackers in convenient resealable canisters, Applegate's regenerative beef hot dogs posting a unique Omega fatty acid ratio, and Power Crunch relaunching under Ferrero with a refined protein formulation. Finally, we highlight operational milestones and major hospitality updates. We cover Chipotle expanding its global footprint by opening its first East Asian location in Seoul's Gangnam district, while luxury travelers look to Augustus Resort's new dining concept, Bistrot Villa Agnelli in Versilia. We also address critical supply chain developments, including food service operational costs surging as the ISM prices index hits a four-year high, and a massive consumer shift as GLP-1 medication users drive high demand for protein-rich frozen and refrigerated foods. For full articles on these stories, exclusive insights, and daily industry news, visit fbmagazine.com. Be sure to also check out our network syndication at foodservice.media, which gives brands, buyers, and operators a direct path to the categories that matter most. Thank you for listening, and remember to subscribe to the newsletter so you never miss the latest trends.

    Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast: Pat LaFrieda Expansion, TGI Fridays International Deal, and Autumn Menu Launches

  8. Sep 1

    Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast: Mizzou Stadium Local Lineup, Runamok Leadership Shift, and Fall Menu Returns

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast, hosted by the Editors of Food and Beverage Magazine. In this week's episode, we highlight the intersection of local culinary favorites, national seasonal rollouts, and major leadership updates across the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors. We kick off in sports and stadium concessions with the exciting news that the legendary Shakespeare's Pizza is joining the local food lineup at Mizzou Stadium to elevate the game-day dining experience for Missouri fans. We also cover business changes as premium syrup and honey maker Runamok appoints a new CEO and CMO, paving the way for its founders to step back from daily operations while continuing their vision. Next, we look at the seasonal sweet treats and bold marketing campaigns capturing consumers as we head into autumn. We discuss the return of BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse's popular Spooky Pizookie, Tillamook's eye-catching giant cheddar loaf installation along historic Route 66, and Zaxby's rolling out its colorful Nerds Strawberry Milkshake across all one thousand locations. In addition, we unpack major menu collaborations, including Burger King launching a massive Dragon Ball Super limited-time offer across nineteen thousand units and Duke Cannon partnering with Mountain Dew for a Walmart-exclusive grooming collaboration. Finally, we explore regional expansion and concept innovations driving industry growth. We spotlight the Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang opening its newest soup dumpling location on Staten Island, Colony Grill planning units in Newington and South Windsor, and Traveler's Table bringing global cuisine to Fort Thomas. We also look at brand loyalty strategies, discussing Original ChopShop's push into the dinner daypart and Uno Pizzeria relaunching its Pizza Pass to reward dedicated diners. For full articles on these stories, exclusive insights, and daily industry news, visit fbmagazine.com. Be sure to also check out our network syndication at foodservice.media, which gives brands, buyers, and operators a direct path to the categories that matter most. Thank you for listening, and remember to subscribe to the newsletter so you never miss the latest trends.

    Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast: Mizzou Stadium Local Lineup, Runamok Leadership Shift, and Fall Menu Returns
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Food & Beverage Magazine: Industry News Now is a fast-paced briefing for chefs, operators, beverage professionals, brand leaders, and investors who need to stay ahead of the latest developments in food, beverage, and hospitality. Each episode cuts through the noise with curated headlines, market moves, menu trends, product launches, funding news, policy shifts, and on-the-ground intel from Food & Beverage Magazine’s global network of contributors and “friends in the business.” In 15–20 minutes, listeners gain the context behind the news, understand its implications for their restaurants, bars, brands, and portfolios, and are informed about the one or two key moves they should consider making before the next service or strategy meeting. Designed for busy decision-makers, this is where industry news turns into a competitive advantage Be sure to pick up your copy of: Food & Beverage Magazine’s Guide to Restaurant Success https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119668964/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_hAO4EbGKHF2GS ____________________________________________________ *CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/foodbeveragemagazine *Follow Us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FoodAndBeverageMagazine/ *Follow Us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fbmagazine/ *Follow Us on X: FbMagazineX:

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