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Five Takeaways from the 2025 NACS Show: How Convenience Retail Keeps Raising the Bar
When the NACS Show descended on Chicago this October, it once again proved why it remains the premier gathering for the convenience and fuel retail industry. Kudos to NACS for staging such an excellent, expansive event — from education sessions to the expo floor, the...
The Appetite Shift: How GLP-1 Could Quietly Redefine Foodservice
A Convergence of Two Powerful Forces Inflation and appetite suppression may seem unrelated, yet both are reshaping the way Americans approach food. Over the past two years, inflation has altered the rhythm of restaurant visits, meal occasions, and operator margins....
Commissary Foodservice: From 2024 Insights to the 2026 Update
In 2024, Foodservice IP delivered one of the most detailed looks yet at commissaries and central kitchens. Our findings showed how commissaries were becoming indispensable growth engines for retailers, c-stores, and restaurant operators. Now, just two years later, we...
From Fax to Apps: The New Digital Supply Chain
For decades, foodservice distribution relied on phone calls, fax orders, and proprietary portals owned by broadline giants like Sysco and US Foods. But today, a new class of digital platforms—Pepper, Cut+Dry, and others—are rewriting the rules of engagement. While...
Senior Living Foodservice: Balancing Health, Cost, and Culinary Experience
By 2025, senior living foodservice—including independent living, assisted living, and long-term care—represents nearly $7 billion in operator purchases. For food manufacturers, this segment is not simply another institutional channel. It is a proving ground where...
Functional and Additive Beverages: A Growing Force in Foodservice
Beverages have long been at the center of foodservice innovation, but today’s landscape is being reshaped by a wave of functional and additive offerings. From gut health and hydration to energy and mood management, consumers are seeking beverages that deliver more...
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