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Will Robotic Baristas Be the New Normal?
Restaurants have integrated digital elements for several years now. Between interactive ordering kiosks or delivery service apps, the ordering and dining experience has become continually less personal. The kitchen has always been technologically advanced, and now customers are getting a firsthand look. Futurist and LinkedIn Top Voice on Tech Cathy Hackl shared this video…
Widmer Parent Craft Brew Alliance Could Be ‘Blown Up and Rebuilt,’ CEO Says
The Craft Brew Alliance, the Portland-based parent of Widmer Brothers Brewing, said Thursday during an investors conference call that it continues to look at numerous options after minority owner Anheuser Busch InBev late last month declined its option to buy all of the brewing consortium. Andy Thomas, the CBA’s chief executive officer, reiterated his disappointment that…
Alternative Work Schedules in California: How Employee Empathy Leads To More Productivity
The typical eight hour workday is one of the most popular and widely practiced labor schedules in the country. But the truth is, these hours aren’t suited for everyone. Many industries and companies are finding that adjusting employee hours leads to happier workers and more productivity. Today on the Food & Beverage Podcast, we…
Nut News: At 2018 Crop Year-End, Prices Are on the Rise
Nut News: At 2018 Crop Year-End, Prices Are on the Rise With global demand for almonds strong, prices are on the rise as 2018’s crop year, which just ended July 31, saw record high numbers shipped out and record low numbers of carryout inventory. On today’s episode of Nut News, Bob Nunes, CEO for…
US Whiskey Loses Sales Following A Year of European Tariff Hike
The US and Europe have been having disputes over exports for about fifteen years. The whiskey industry took a hit after the EU raised taxes on whiskey exports coming from the US in June of 2018. After one year since the tariff hike, distillery makers, such as Mountain Laurel Spirits, lost at least 10 percent…
MarketScale Mornings: Marketing the Chef and the Menu with Restaurateur Tiffany Derry
On this episode of MarketScale Mornings, hosts Taylor Bagley and Daniel Litwin are joined by Tiffany Derry, Founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts. The three discuss building a brand, balancing business growth and personality and all things changing the restaurant industry today. MarketScale Mornings brings thought leadership to your morning routine and keeps you informed with industry experts on the…
Greenstone Career Opportunity: Giving a Voice to Authentic Service as a Customer Support Manager
On this jobcast, host Daniel Litwin dug into the open role of Customer Support Manager for Greenstone, a Cultura Company, with Client Success Director Tracy Curtis. “We’re looking to grow our support team,” Curtis said. “We have tenured folks that we need to have a training program and career paths for new people, as…
How Dot’s Homemade Pretzels Went From Small-Town North Dakota to Online Everywhere
On today’s episode of the Food & Beverage Podcast, host Daniel Litwin got his hand caught in the cookie jar…or more accurately a bag of Dot’s Pretzels. Litwin sat down with Dorothy Henke, better known to the world as “Dot” and founder of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels, to discuss her journey to founding the North…
How Restaurants Can Put a Successful Financial Plan on their Menu
Starting a restaurant has long been many peoples’ dream. However, the industry is under constant pressure from changing consumer demands and banks and lenders that are becoming more risk averse. It has always been a financial risk to open a restaurant, but the current landscape does offer hope for entrepreneurs. Specialty private equity shops…
What is it Almond Steam Pasteurization?
A Look Back at Pasteurization As a method of food and beverage preservation, pasteurization has a long and rich history spanning more than 1000 years. As far back as 11th century AD, it’s theorized that the Chinese used a process similar to pasteurization to preserve wine—filling hot clay jars with fresh wine, covered with leaves,…
Are Supplements “One Size Fits All?”
A survey commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition found that 75% of adults use dietary supplements, which is 10% more than a decade ago. Obviously, each consumer has their own needs, and there is no “one size fits all” solution. That’s why the industry is evolving toward greater customization, driven by the needs and…
The U.S. Treasury Designates China a Currency Manipulator: What Comes Next?
Retailers and agriculture professionals are paying close attention to the ongoing developments in the China-U.S. trade war. The United States Treasury on Monday declared China a currency manipulator, which the Asian nation steadfastly rejected. The recent round of tariffs on $300 million on Chinese goods set to begin on Sept. 1 triggered China to devalue…
The Shortlist for August 2, 2019: Interest Rates, Impossible Burgers and Big Mergers
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-percentage point on Wednesday, its first reduction in 11 years. However, this is no indictment on the state of the U.S. economy. Here’s how Whittier Trust CIO Sandip Bhagat broke down the news in an interview with Yahoo Finance. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the central…
Dunkin’ Donuts Is Teaming up With Beyond Meat
Highlights The breakfast chain had debuted a new sandwich containing the plant-based substitute’s vegan sausage. The item, which costs $4.29, will begin selling at just over 160 locations in New York City. According to CNN, Dunkin’ is looking to sell the sandwich across the U.S. sometime in the future. The chain is the latest…
Business Casual: Google Takes on Amazon, Starbucks Tries Delivery, and the Telemedicine Argument (July 26, 2019)
On the premiere of Business Casual, hosts Tyler Kern and Daniel Litwin recap the week that was in the business-to-business world. Hear from New York Times bestselling author Bryan Eisenberg who joins the show to discuss whether Google can compete with Amazon in the retail space. Eisenberg explains why price is not the only…
Starbucks Tests Delivery, Krispy Kreme Gets a Makeover and Pizza Hut Tries Cubbies
Will a digital facelift to Krispy Kreme stores be what propels the brand into modern brick and mortar retail? Will Starbucks see popularity on Uber Eats? Should Pizza Hut remove the human touch point from the pick-up process? Give this snippet a listen for hot takes. Bullish or Bearish is a regular segment appearing…
A Craft Brewery Is Making West Indies Pale Ales (WIPAs) in the Caribbean
Like many Caribbean destinations, St. Vincent and the Grenadines has a popular local lager. Hairoun, a two-time gold medal winner at the European Monde Selection, is light, smooth, and crisp — perfect for the equatorial climate in this southern Caribbean archipelago. In July 2018, however, an alternative launched on the Vincentian island Mustique. The newcomer, 32…
MarketScale Mornings: Gerry Mecca on the Evolution of IT in Business
On today’s edition of MarketScale Mornings, hosts Tyler Kern and Daniel Litwin speak with Gerry Mecca, Principal at The EKG Group and former VP of IT at Keurig Dr. Pepper. Mecca discusses innovation in IT, how data is changing logistics in retail and food and beverage, and the impact of technology and AI across industries….
1988 Was the Most Important Year for Craft Beer
Thirty years ago, Gary Fish walked into a bank looking for a loan. He told the banker about his plans to build a restaurant with a brewery in Bend, Oregon. The banker, confused by the very concept, shut Fish down, saying, “We don’t loan to restaurants.” Fish tried to explain the brewery aspect, but was…
Craft Brew Event Aims To Break Down Barriers To The Industry
The craft beer world can be intimidating, says organizer and Fresh Fest co-founder Day Bracey. The Brewers Association estimates more than 85 percent of craft beer drinkers are white, and mostly male. The people making the beer are overwhelmingly white and male as well. “People aren’t marketing or even looking to the black community, or a lot of women,…
For Craft Brewers, Four-Packs of Cans Become the Norm
Browse the beer coolers at any liquor store and you’ll notice the traditional six-pack is being downsized. Craft brewers increasingly are opting to sell their products in four-packs of 16-ounce cans. It’s the latest evolution of a trend that started about five years ago when more craft beer drinkers started reaching for aluminum cans instead…
Do Americans Have an Appetite for Alternative Meat?
Americans are expected to spend $6.8 billion on food this Fourth of July, according to Wallet Hub. Outside of celebrating American independence, the holiday is perhaps most associated with grilling meat. However, this year Americans will also be eating something different, yet very similar. Plant-based meat alternatives have become an evermore frequent menu item…
Table for 2: The Impact of Payment Processing on the Dining Experience
Technology has caused disruptions in many industries, allowing for innovation and new efficiencies. The restaurant industry is no different. Technology has been a part of this industry for decades, going back to the first cash registers, which then evolved into sophisticated POS systems. So, what are restaurants doing right now to embrace technology? TableSafe’s…
AB InBev Acquires Beer Subscription Service BeerBods
AB InBev’s online craft beer retailer Beer Hawk is acquiring BeerBods, a UK beer subscription service. Read the full article.
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