Innovation

Drinks are the clearest format for wellness-led growth through 2026

Zappi tracks emerging functional platforms, while Morning Consult shows this year’s limited growth skewing toward beverages and familiar brands.

Restaurant kitchen automation is moving from robots to connected equipment

Sweetgreen’s $450k–$550k Infinite Kitchen and the National Restaurant Association Show’s KI winners point to one shift: automation that plugs into POS and reduc

FBD Frozen | 77X Frozen Cocktail Series

FBD Frozen's 77X Frozen Cocktail Series uses a closed bag-in-the-box system for precise dosing, simplified cleaning, and faster service in bars and restaurants.

How is the Frozen Beverage Market Evolving and Why Should Businesses Pay Attention Now?

Wonder raises $650M at a $9B valuation as robotics and rapid expansion reshape food-tech operations

Wonder closed a $650M Series D at a $9B valuation, tripling its locations to 140 and deploying kitchen robotics as it plots a 2027 IPO.

Shrink sleeve packaging: a cents-level investment with premium brand returns

Shrink sleeves cost more per label than traditional options, but viewed against retail price, that gap can shrink to a fraction of a percent. Learn how brands weigh packaging cost against brand equity and shelf impact.

Premium shrink sleeve packaging: a missed opportunity for household and legacy brands

Shrink sleeve labels offer household and legacy brands untapped shelf differentiation through 360-degree graphics where cost-focused competitors have not…

Variable data printing on shrink sleeves is underutilized and misunderstood

Digital variable printing on shrink sleeves enables personalized packaging without plate costs, but adoption lags due to brand awareness gaps and supply-chain…

Domino’s Pizza’s AI and Robotics Investments Forge a Path for Other QSRs to Follow in 2024

Labor shortages and operational inefficiencies are pushing quick-service restaurants toward automation as a competitive necessity in 2024

With High Profit Margins and Operational Efficiency, McDonald’s Spin-off CosMc’s Boasts a Recipe for Success

A beverage-focused offshoot leverages McDonald's operational playbook to capture the lucrative afternoon daypart with stripped-down store formats

CosMc’s Demonstrates McDonald’s Ability to Further Expand the QSR Industry and Challenge Its Competitors

McDonald's new beverage-focused concept signals a shift in how quick-service restaurants can compete beyond traditional fast food boundaries

What’s McDonald’s Spin-off CosMc’s Key Ingredient for Success? Personalized Customer Service.

The beverage-focused chain is banking on tailored service experiences to differentiate itself in an increasingly crowded fast-casual market

Fast Food Customers Want More Convenience and Unique Fare. McDonald’s Answers with CosMc’s.

The fast-food giant bets on a beverage-focused spinoff to capture consumers seeking specialty drinks and streamlined quick-service experiences

FBD Frozen’s 77X Frozen Cocktail Series Expands and Prepares Beverage Ready at the Call

Pre-made frozen cocktails are transforming bar operations by cutting prep time while maintaining the quality craft drinkers expect