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27 Jul 23

Updated: 27 Jul 23

Keurig coffee cools
Inflation froths sales

Dr. Pepper brands' sparkle
with CORE & Polar Seltzers

Keurig Dr. Pepper, the $13Bn coffee giant reported progress with its house of beverage brands in Q1'23. Meanwhile, coffee demand improved in WFH & business markets. Dr.Pepper brands growth sparkled, notably CORE Hydration & Polar seltzers. CEO Bob Gamgort commented

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27 Jul 23

Updated: 23 Aug 23

Nestlé flat volumes

inflation boosted 

Global volumes weaken
Health Sciences stronger

Nestlé, the #1 global #1 food & beverage maker reported flat volumes in Half1'23. boosted by price increases. Demand predictably continued strong in WFH-consumer markets e.g. coffee, water. "There were signs of recovery in business supply eg breakroom and restaurants" reported ceo Mark Schneider.

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15 Jul 23

Updated: 15 Jul 23

Pepsi price hikes
hide flat demand 

Super snacks sales AMEA,
LA offset weaker US & EU

PepsiCo the $86Bn giant food & beverages marketer to consumers and business continued to outperform its rivals in sales growth, excellence, innovative snacks & nutrition in Q2'23, CEO Ramon Laguarta was pleased with results but price hikes disguised slight volume declines  Full analysis here

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7 Jun 23

Updated: 7 Jun 23

United N a t u r a l
Foods' slowdown

Ex-Staples chief feeds
healthier WFH lifestyle

US #1 broadline food wholesaler United Natural Foods (UNFI) reported slower results in Q3'23 aided by inflation. “As consumers continue to seek at-home food solutions, UNFI remains dedicated to providing our resellers with a competitive service" said ceo Sandy Douglas (ex-Staples)

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11 May 23

Updated: 31 May 23

Foodservice fights
rematch & recover

Sysco Up! US Foods' better.
New ceo makes EV impact

Foodservice supply leaders to business & restaurants #1 Sysco & #2 USFoods reported steady recoveries, boosted by high price increases. Activist shareholders pressure at USF appointed a new ceo making an electric impact! Sysco and USFanalysis updated

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24 Apr 23

Updated: 31 May 23

Top Foodservice
Trends/Leaders'23

Distribution, safety, pkg
sustainability, svcs needs

Restaurateurs must stay current on trends to be competitive in the ever changing Foodservice (FS) business. By being innovative, FS providers can attract clients, boost sales and productivity. Here are the top trends in 2023 plus the FS providers leaderboard in revenues and productivity. Updated 

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3 Oct 22

Updated: 31 May 23

Top Foodservice
Trends of 2022

New staff'g, mktg, product,
srvce, pkg, delivery needs

Dining service evolved at a slow pace until Covid disrupted the industry and ushered in a new era for foodservice needs. Restaurant operators and suppliers had to adapt to new challenges in supply and staffing shortages and higher 'touchless' hygiene standards...