The latest episode of the Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast, hosted by the editors of Food and Beverage Magazine, is now live, spotlighting the people, brands, and ideas shaping what's next across the global food and beverage industry. This week's installment ranges from restaurant and hospitality moves to beverage consolidation and consumer packaged goods innovation.
Restaurant and Hospitality Moves
The episode opens with major restaurant and hospitality developments, including Carnival Cruise Line's fleetwide dining overhaul featuring Emeril Lagasse. Editors also cover the opening of Anita Gelato at The Venetian in Las Vegas and the highly anticipated Sergeant Ma concept debuting on the San Francisco waterfront.
The discussion turns to how venues such as Sungold in Brooklyn and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field are driving summer traffic through targeted culinary programming and holiday food and beverage promotions.
Beverage and Spirits News
In beverage and spirits coverage, the episode examines The Zero Proof's strategic acquisition of The New Bar, a deal signaling major consolidation in the growing non-alcoholic category. Editors highlight new product launches, including the rock band Disturbed's Molten Smoky Colas, Waterloo Gin's Texas-distilled portfolio, and Paramount Coffee's entry into the ready-to-drink cold brew market. The episode also explores the new Lake Garda-inspired cocktail menu at Grand Hotel Fasano in Italy.
Grocery and CPG Sector
For the grocery and consumer packaged goods sector, the episode discusses the debut of McCain Foods' delivery-optimized Seaside Fries, Java Factory's ambitious 52-week flavor campaign, and Emmi Roth's Athenos brand packaging refresh at the Summer Fancy Food Show.
Editors also look at shifting retail and supply strategies, from Wild Fork's globally inspired World Cuts campaign to the USDA and NASDA's new American Farm Legacy 250 Program honoring multigenerational farmers.
Full articles on these stories, exclusive insights, and daily industry news are available at fbmagazine.com. Additional coverage is available through network syndication at foodservice.media.
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