Domino’s Tests Submarine Pizza Delivery in UK
Pizza Goes Underwater: Domino’s UK Trials Submarine Delivery by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/Wh2oL2EwiP
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The Dallas-Fort Worth-area suburbs of Hurst, Euless and Bedford (known to locals as HEB) is up next for an H-E-B location. The 126,000-square-foot store — known as H-E-B Mid-Cities to avoid confusion — is coming up at the of Cheek-Sparger Road...
Allulose and Tagatose Lower Post‑Meal Blood Sugar
Glycemic and Cardiometabolic Effects of Rare Sugars Allulose and Tagatose: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Human Intervention Trials 👉"Supplementation of allulose or tagatose attenuates postprandial glycemic and insulin responses..." https://t.co/nqQTlk20m4 https://t.co/jRzp9Hrssy
Cote NYC Shines; Miami’s Extra Vibe Hints Vegas Potential
Not gonna lie this sounds awful. OG Cote in NYC was amazing (also a lowkey decent deal.) Miami Cote was a bit more extra but it was in the Design District so it worked. This sounds like it should be...
NYC Craves Next Taiwanese Fried Chicken Boom
Mike is speaking the truth here. NYC really needs a Taiwanese fried chicken boom the way we had one with Korean fried chicken about 15 years ago.
Skip the 90‑minute Wait—Drink Danger Coffee Now
You may be seeing people say you should wait 90 minutes to have your coffee in the morning. Don't listen to them. If you really want to start your day the right way, you should be drinking @dangercoffeeofficial. Re-mineralized, mold-free,...
AI Robots Redefine Retail, CPG, and Food Distribution
A guide to retail, CPG, and food distribution industries. https://t.co/o7eOAnX1Tq #warehouse #distributioncenter #robotsreplacinghumans #AI #AIrobots https://t.co/69pWmOzUo5
Danone's Renew Strategy Boosts Margins, Targets Mid‑Single‑Digit Growth
Danone’s “Renew” playbook is paying off. They’re shifting from fixing to accelerating—focusing on premium nutrition and local execution. Margins are up, and mid-single digit growth is the new target. Turnaround looks on track. 📈 Danone
Robots Turning Cheese Blocks Threaten Traditional Cheesemakers
#WhosNext? Cheese Turners? As cheese blocks age they need to be turned regularly to ensure uniform aging of the product. Now that is something that robots can do quite effectively. Does this mean more 'Kraft'smen...
SAP Flop Costs Lamb Weston $135M, Erodes Trust
A failed SAP implementation cost Lamb Weston $135M in lost sales, reduced net income by $72M, and dropped their stock price 20%. Customers lost trust due to unreliable supply. A costly lesson in project management. #SAPFailure #BusinessLessons https://t.co/QNMRcdyOOB
NYC Sushi: $48 Options Outshine $300 Hype
Most high end sushi counters in NYC are screwed. There are 20+ places that have opened in the last year that serve this for $48. There's just no reason to get $300 sushi (minus a few exceptions.) The NYC eater wins...
Live up to Your Name: Chad Built $1B Gummy Brand
If your name is Chad, you must live up to it ✅ start a gummy brand and sold it for $1B in 3 years https://t.co/C6X7tKlNCg
Consistent Execution Beats Innovation in Restaurant Success
Interesting concept; I just wonder how sustainable this is - one guy, every day making pizzas. Still, this line I think is the key to any successful restaurant (IMHO): "You don't need to be innovative. You don't need to be...
Chicken Chains Grow 4% Annually, Fueling Fierce Competition
The number of units operated by chicken restaurant chains has gone up by roughly 4% EVERY YEAR since 2015. This has turned into a really competitive part of the industry. https://t.co/jXk3R2F3QR
Company-Run Stores Outperform Fr
I looked at sales results at @technomic Top 500 chains based on whether they operated franchised locations or not and the results are pretty clear: Company-run operations had a far better 2025 than did franchises. https://t.co/hF7t25Dh5v https://t.co/W5faPFlogk
CEO Expands to Dim Sum Franchise in Southern Philippines
Most of you know me as the CEO of Mama Lou’s, but today I want to share something our group has been quietly building. MAMA Hospitality is the Philippine franchise partner of Ding Dim 1968, one of Hong Kong’s most beloved...
One Avocado Daily Cuts Glycemic Load by 14
The Effect of Including One Avocado Daily in a Habitual Diet on the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load in Free-living Adults with Overweight/Obesity "Daily consumption of one avocado within the habitual diet significantly reduced GL by almost 14 points, without requiring...
Italian Eatery Pioneers Pizza Delivery with Drones
Italian Restaurant Makes History by Delivering Pizza via #Drone via @Rainmaker1973 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/YbpWeJhosp
Animal Concern Unchanged, Meat Consumption Stays High
Most people care about farm animals — but eat lots of meat anyway. (Consistent with the data I cited in The Better Angels of Our Nature 15 years ago. Despite all the vegetarians we know, the proportion in the population...
New Coke's 79-Day Flop Reinforced Classic Loyalty
🥤 April 23, 1985: The Coca-Cola Company introduced “New Coke,” which was the first formula change in 99 years. It faced immediate public backlash, forcing the company to return to its original formula 79 days later and to label that...
Explore Colorado's Asian Flavors During Mile High Food Week
Colorado is home to a truly delicious restaurant scene offering tasty meals from around the world. Mile High Asian Food Week is an exciting opportunity for Coloradans to get out in our communities and visit delicious Asian restaurants. https://www.milehighafw.com
Pizza Hut’s Sales Slump: Half Quarters Negative Since 2008
Some notable insight, particularly that Yum believes that the new owner might have to own some locations but that's not something Yum wants to do, which probably makes sense. Here's something, however: Since 2008, 47.5% of Pizza Hut's quarterly same-store...
Cool‑climate Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Tailored for Japanese Cuisine
Have you ever had wine made specifically for Japanese food—at a Michelin-starred Japanese steakhouse? Xander Soren + winemaker Shalini Sekhar built their project around cool-climate Pinot Noir designed for sushi, sashimi, and kaiseki-style dishes—high acid & restrained. Now they’re introducing Chardonnay in...
Reigniting Alinea’s Original Vision with Fresh Dishes
Twenty one years ago, we named Alinea after a symbol that means the beginning of a new train of thought. I wrote about what it means to actually live up to that, and why we are doing it again. New dishes....
Top Large Cities Reveal Geographic Edge for New Restaurants
Aspiring restaurant operators - here is an interesting resource about the best large cities to start a business. Some interesting geographical differences. https://t.co/3JGPaRhc7m
Unit Count Misleads; McDonald's Outsells Yum per Location
And while we're comparing companies, one of the things that Yum Brands likes to say is that it's the biggest restaurant company in the world, which is based on unit count. Its brands combined have more than 63k locations. By...
Convenience Services Set to Outperform Foodservice Industry
In LA for the 2026 NAMA Show and sharing our research on the health and outlook for the broader convenience services industry. This part of the broader #foodservice industry should outperform. #vending #micromarket https://t.co/SstO0lXeJO
McDonald's Outsells Burger King by $110 Billion
I can answer this question ... In 2025 McDonald's generated $139.4 billion in global system sales. Burger King $29.4 billion. So the difference between the two is exactly $110 billion. You're welcome.
Middle East Conflict Sparks Looming Global Food Crisis
My latest on how the conflict in the Middle East is threatening a global food crisis https://t.co/J5zkfEobhr
Key Restaurant Trends Unveiled at Leadership Conference
Nice write up of the trends and outlook presentation that my @Technomic colleagues Rich and Lizzie gave at the Restaurant Leadership Conference earlier this week in Scottsdale. https://t.co/vdppbiWWIC
Chinese Pet Owners Favor Local Brands, Boosting $24B Market
JUST IN: Chinese pet owners are increasingly opting for local brands instead of Western ones, sparking a surge in the over $24 billion pet food market.
Switching to LoopEngine Boosted Subscriptions and Retention
We migrated our big CPG client's subscription program to @LoopEngine Subscriptions last year. Subscriptions up. retention up. We just followed Loop's onboarding and implemented the features that made sense. For subscriptions, Loop is our go-to.
Adapted Nasi Lemak Could Thrive in US Lunch Market
Why hasn't Malaysian fried chicken taken off in US? Nasi Lemak would do very well in the urban lunch market. Probably will just have to swap out the anchovy side for like tofu or something. And maybe not peanuts either,...
India Tops Global Cheese Scene with Four Medals
While the world was distracted by AI, India just became the world leader in cheese.
Butter Coffee Boosts Weight Loss and Longevity
You might not believe me, but adding butter to your coffee will help you lose weight. Beyond just adding butter, upgrading your coffee can also elevate your health, weight loss, and longevity. I recommend @dangercoffeeofficial, re-mineralized, mold-free, and full of...
AI Turns Coffee Brand Ideas Into Instant Reality
Been wanting to open a coffee brand and coffee shop, so I mocked up the whole thing with ChatGPT’s new image generator. Brand world, packaging, storefront, interiors, the whole vibe. Honestly kind of wild how fast you can now go from idea...
Maternal Emulsifiers May Close Infant Immune Tolerance Windows
Common food emulsifiers like carboxymethyl cellulose and polysorbate 80 are in processed dairy, baked goods, sauces, and even some baby formulas. When mother mice consumed these during pregnancy and breastfeeding, their offspring's immune development was altered in ways that lasted...
Food, Not Pills, May Solve Obesity and Heart Disease
The next breakthrough in managing obesity, heart disease, or cognitive decline might not come from a pill. It might come from your food. #SynBioBeta2026 is May 4-7th in San Jose, California, you can learn more about the conference and get your...
U.S. Aims for Expanded China Agricultural Trade Deal
🇺🇸🇨🇳The U.S. will be seeking a wider agreement on agricultural trade purchases from China when Trump and Xi meet next month. https://t.co/eXKPiy2XZF
Supermarkets May Undercut Milk Prices to Boost Footfall, Hurting Farmers
It is perfectly possible - I have no evidence - that supermarkets chose to sell milk at below cost because people ran out of it, requiring a trip to the supermarket. Footfall driver, in other words, but a bugger for...
AI Powers Restaurant Automation and Loyalty Rewards
AI for restaurants. @HostBuddy_AI lets restaurants automate themselves and add loyalty programs that will reward repeat customers. Here's founder Sagar Gola telling me about it. https://t.co/f4idphjguH
AB InBev Commits $600M to Upgrade U.S. Facilities
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Anheuser-Busch announced a $600 million investment to expand and modernize US operations
Are Oil‑Derived Artificial Flavors Truly Non‑Carcinogenic?
Can someone that's smarter than me explain how artificial flavors derived from crude oil are not carcinogenic?
Alcohol‑Free Beers Match or Exceed Vitamin B6 Levels
Nonalcoholic and conventional beers contain comparable levels of vitamin B6, with some alcohol-free lagers offering even higher amounts depending on production methods. nutrition
P.F. Chang's Plans IPO Within Two Years
Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's, said at the Restaurant Leadership Conference that the company is planning an IPO in two years. The Asian chain went private in 2012.
Starbucks Nashville Hub Signals Shifting US Corporate Map
Great thread helping to explain why Starbucks is opening a support center in Nashville. We've seen these types of things in a lot of restaurant companies.
Target Lobbying Congress on Hemp Food and Beverage Policies
Target $TGT disclosure that they are lobbying Congress on hemp, specifically on "Policies regarding hemp in food and beverages" https://t.co/EifO7Xmsiu
Economics of Crafting a Perfect Pub Menu
Guest announcement Very excited that @tracyalloway and I will be joined by @APWChef, co-founder of The Devonshire, at our LIVE London Odd Lots on May 7. Get your tickets here, and watch us talk about the economics of designing a perfect pub...
Chicken Chains Surge 46% Despite Slowing Sales
Consumers love chicken, but like all parts of the restaurant industry, sales are slowing. The count of chicken restaurant chain stores (as defined as appearing in our @Technomic top 500) has increased 46% over the last decade - meaning 6,200...
Intelligent Robots Streamline Operations in Modern Bakeries
Romias #Robotics Builds Intelligent #Robot System to Support Modern Bakeries by @lukas_m_ziegler #FoodTech #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/4lqaHVMyH0