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Here are some thought starters and innovation inspiration for your #mondaysparks: 1. This article from The Wall Street Journal (https://lnkd.in/eiKifVaf) on how Driscoll's created a new premium opportunity selling fruit that previously had to be tossed for a number of very understandable business reasons. I was also fascinated by the stats on how, despite rising costs across groceries, consumers seem happy to pay for berries no matter what the price is. Are there opportunities for your business to leverage throw aways, waste, etc. in unique ways and, potentially, at premium prices? 2. This one is unique...I'll give you that...though I'm not entirely sure what to think about it. But, this new soda from Japan (https://lnkd.in/eBrekRjs) is a hunger management tool as the soda turns to jelly once consumed to fill the stomach. Interesting. There's no doubt, however, this brand has taken a unique position and certainly created a new food-based solution for hunger and weight management. Is your #innovation and #researchanddevelopment process focused, truly, on problem solving for your customers? 3. This one is likely not going to be completely new news to everyone but still I think kudos have to be giving for the bold foray into unexpected flavors and experiences. S'mores may not be everyone's go to with noodles but it's brave innovation at a time when there hasn't been a great deal of it. I guess the innovation could have gone one o two ways: create an authentic s'mores experience in an unexpected format or mold a s'mores experience with more savory notes to fit noodles without worrying about how authentically s'mores it was. Has anyone tried it? I'd love thoughts on how it worked. (https://lnkd.in/e6ymdTcz) #trends2024 #foodservice #foodandbeverageindustry #consumerbehavior #cpg #retail #food #beverage #restaurants #menumattersllc

The berry season, the essence of summer, is far from over. Of course, there are blueberries, all season. Just coming into their peak also are two kinds of black brambles. I compare them as to growth, flavor, and what’s more worth growth. If you’re curious about this and want to learn more, read about it in the latest blog post on my website. https://lnkd.in/e6ZfnCyb

#FunFoodFactFriday On August 11, 1894, Francis William “Frank” Epperson was born in California. Without him, we wouldn’t have one of the summer’s favorite treats – the Popsicle! When Frank was 11 years old, he accidentally left a cup of soda with the stirring stick still in it on his porch overnight. The weather turned unseasonably cold that night, and when he found the drink the next morning, it was frozen like an icicle. He named his invention the “Epsicle” and he started giving them to kids at school, making him quite popular. When he later made the treat for his own kids, they called it “Pop’s ‘sicle.” He initially began selling the treat around the neighborhood.   In 1923, Epperson had the idea to patent his frozen dessert as “Epsicle” and debuted it in seven fruit flavors at a San Francisco amusement park. His children convinced him to change the name and the patent to what they called the treats – “Pop’s ‘sicle,” or “Popsicle.” In 1925, Popsicle rights were sold to the Joe Lowe Company, and Popsicle became a household name. The first Popsicles were made with birch wood sticks and sold for a nickel. Twin Popsicles became available during the Great Depression – two children could share the treat for the price of one. Though many types of ice pops exist, the word “popsicle” is often used to describe all of them. In this way, Epperson’s creation has achieved iconic status. Other fun facts: *** More than two billion Popsicle ice pops now are sold annually. There are over 30 flavors, though the most popular flavors are classic orange and cherry. *** The popsicle wasn’t Epperson’s only invention. He also created High-Dry, a powdered drink mix similar to Kool-Aid and Tang. *** The original Popsicles didn’t have a specific mold, so test tubes were used to create the shape. *** Popsicles have different names in various areas. They are ice lollies in Britain and icy poles in Australia and New Zealand. *** In 1989, Good Humor, now a subsidiary of Unilever, bought the rights to the Popsicle #foodmanufacturing #foodinnovation #cpgindustry #nowyouknow

Mead enthusiasts, this one's for you! Our Director of Business Development, Brad Nichols, tapped into the discussion on everything surrounding mead in the Courier Journal latest article. This piece uncovers the intricacies of mead brewing, explores its rich history, and nods to the recent trend "buzzing" around the honey brew. Check it out!

This week’s new blog post is titled "The Rich Tapestry of Coffee: Unveiling 10 Intriguing Facts About Everyone's Favorite Brew" Visit AltruisticJoe.com and click the “Blog” link at the top of the page to read more on this topic. Thank you for your support, and have a great week - Cheers! #altruisticjoe #specialtycoffee #premiumcoffee #singleorigincoffee #veteranownedsmallbusiness #veteranowned #supportsmallbusiness #coffeeblog #blogger #coffeebreak #coffeetıme

At Scamps Toffee, we didn't let summer temperatures stop us from getting our customers and wholesalers the delicious Scamps Toffee's treats they crave! 🍬🍫 After years of tweaking packaging, running shipping tests, this summer we settled on a new way to ship our chocolate-covered toffee and other sweet treats so that they land on your doorstep in superb condition, despite high temperatures. Hurray! 🎉 If you're curious about what we've done to ensure that our products arrive in perfect condition, check out our latest blog post linked in the comments. 😊 #ScampsToffee #SummerShipping #SweetTreats

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