by Tim Powell | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
Protein is everywhere. Restaurants are adding protein bowls, beverages are promising protein boosts and manufacturers are reformulating products to place a larger number on the label. The industry has largely concluded that consumers want more protein. That may be...
by Tim Powell | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog
Every few years, a list of the “worst product launches of all time” circulates online. The usual suspects appear: Colgate frozen lasagna, Pepsi AM, Cosmopolitan yogurt, and Life Savers Soda. These products are often remembered as examples of poor judgment. Yet they...
by Tim Powell | Dec 26, 2024 | Blog
As 2025 approaches, food manufacturers must keep a close watch on economic trends in the foodservice industry. The first quarter promises to be a pivotal period as inflation and consumer traffic remain under scrutiny. With three years of cumulative inflationary...
by Tim Powell | Nov 14, 2024 | Blog
Retail foodservice has become a major competitor to traditional restaurants, especially during the holidays. In the mid-2000s, grocery chains like Whole Foods began offering ready-to-eat options, and regional stores such as Central Market and Lunds & Byerly’s soon...
by Tim Powell | Sep 21, 2024 | Blog
Peter Drucker famously wrote “innovate or die.” Firms that do not look to the future while leading the present are very likely to slide into obsolescence. In our practice, we have our share of clients that are leaders in their space, yet look to us for strategic...
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