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Grubhub releases ‘2022 Delivered’ report

Ordering trends show beer tops alcohol orders for the year

December 14, 2022

Chicago-based Grubhub released its annual retrospective look at the biggest national ordering trends and eating habits of the year in a report called “2022 Delivered.” By analyzing millions of orders from diners this year, it shows that comfort inspired what consumers ate, revealing who they were in 2022, the company says.

Channel Strategies

Foodservice industry regains footing after multiple years of decline

New, innovative offerings play key role in beverage’s performance within the channel

Taylor Karg

June 21, 2022

Following multiple years of downturn, the foodservice industry has demonstrated perseverance and is making a comeback.

Coca-Cola Freestyle 8100 brings beverage variety, quality and speed to drive-thrus

Company debuts new dispenser model at 2022 National Restaurant Association Show

May 17, 2022

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the launch of Coca-Cola Freestyle 8100, a new back-of-house dispenser developed specifically for the crew-serve occasion. The new dispenser’s advanced technology streamlines drink pouring for foodservice crews, helping reduce drive-thru wait times for diners while providing the beverage quality and variety they crave, according to the company.

Ingredient suppliers celebrate milestones, release guidelines

Capsoil FoodTech unveils functional inclusions for coffee pods

May 15, 2022

As consumer diets drive the need for clean label, gluten-free and functional ingredients, suppliers take the steps to make it easier for beverage-makers.

GP PRO’s new solution lets on-premise patrons seal to-go beverages

February 11, 2022

GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific LLC, introduced a new dispensing solution for foodservice patrons: the GP PRO Automated Sealer.

National Restaurant Association releases mid-year supplement update

Report finds that delta variant could threaten gains made this year

August 31, 2021

The National Restaurant Association, Washington, D.C., released a mid-year supplement to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, which illustrates the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry.

Kerry Releases new Big Train dairy-free beverage mixes

New mixes fortified with Kerry’s GanedenBC30 probiotic

July 19, 2021

Kerry recently released new dairy-free flavors in its Big Train product family of hot and cold beverage mixes for use by foodservice operators.

Channel Strategies

Total foodservice industry down 25% in 2020

Beverage offerings to play key role in foodservice recovery

Jessica Jacobsen

June 24, 2021

The foodservice channel experienced unprecedented sales declines this past year, with beverage sales underperforming in the channel. Yet, experts forecast beverage will be the great differentiator in its rebuild.

Consumer behavior changing how foodservice beverage category will progress

Suppliers developing equipment to alleviate consumer concerns with to-go beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

May 28, 2021

The beverage category is evolving its approach with foodservice operators as consumer habits have changed during the pandemic.

Technomic study reveals COVID-19 impact on beverage category

Changing consumer habits will guide foodservice beverage strategies

May 12, 2021

Chicago-based Technomic has released the beverage category sizing report exploring how COVID-19 impacted foodservice beverages. This report is a deliverable of the Away-From-Home Beverage Navigator program, which offers a comprehensive assessment of both hot and cold beverage categories, including market sizing, historical tracking, predicted growth, consumer insights, operator responses, major trends and market dynamics.