by Tim Powell | Jul 12, 2023 | Blog
The next generation are grazing and snacking far more frequently than generations before it. More than half of Gen Z (some of whom are teenagers) and Millennials (none of whom are teens, and some of whom are pushing 40) eat three meals per day. But 84% of Gen Z and...
by Tim Powell | Jun 16, 2023 | Blog
As we recently completed our latest study on convenience store foodservice, some of the Foodservice IP team reflected on our early days in examining this market. The Rise of Retail Restaurateurs In the mid-2000s, retail prepared foods still felt like a bit of a secret...
by Tim Powell | Jun 11, 2023 | Blog
The food at any Fourth of July party is quintessential Americana, but like Thanksgiving, it tends to emphasize home cooking. Most Fourth of July hosts will have a barbecue or cookout (yes, there is a difference), along with cheap beer, sides, and salads. Expert hosts...
by Tim Powell | May 12, 2023 | Blog
I have written way too much lately about inflation, the economy, wages and the grim realities of wrestling employment in our industry back to normalcy. As we continue to navigate a climate where the effects of the pandemic are still bringing very real challenges, we...
by Tim Powell | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog
Customers, policy makers, and foodservice providers alike are concerned about reducing their environmental impact and mitigating climate change. While this has affected menus (e.g., plant-based diets, farm-to-table dining), another key impact of this concern is...
by Tim Powell | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog
(This is Foodservice IP to Start): The world is aglow with the power of AI and its ability to replace the thought workforce. Many consulting firms count on experts to use knowledge and skills that are tacit and only available through fees and budgets. The mantra...
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