The Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast's latest episode surveys major moves across restaurants, hospitality, beverages, and consumer packaged goods shaping the industry through summer and beyond.
Restaurant and Hospitality The episode opens with Carnival Cruise Line's fleetwide dining overhaul featuring chef Emeril Lagasse. In Las Vegas, Anita Gelato has opened at The Venetian, while San Francisco's waterfront welcomes the Sergeant Ma concept. Brooklyn's Sungold and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field are driving summer traffic through targeted culinary programming and food and beverage promotions.
Beverage and Spirits Consolidation in the non-alcoholic category accelerated with The Zero Proof's strategic acquisition of The New Bar. New product launches profiled include 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 Grand Hotel Fasano in Italy introduced a new Lake Garda-inspired cocktail menu.
Grocery and CPG McCain Foods launched Seaside Fries optimized for delivery, while Java Factory rolled out a 52-week flavor campaign. Emmi Roth's Athenos brand received packaging refresh at the Summer Fancy Food Show. Wild Fork introduced its World Cuts globally inspired campaign, and the USDA and NASDA announced the American Farm Legacy 250 Program honoring multigenerational farmers.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
