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Ideas in Food 2027
Get ahead of what’s next: Ideas in Food 2027 explores 20 emerging trends and the forces driving them, giving you the foresight to navigate change, address…
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Meals remain central to daily life, but they are no longer fixed events built around traditional formats. Meals 2026: From Structure to Flexibility explores…
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Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation explores what makes Gen X unique, how their formative experiences have shaped their…
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Learn moreFood Sourcing in America 2025: Fragmentation and Focus
Food and beverage sourcing has grown increasingly fragmented, and retailers are battling for their slice of a seemingly shrinking pie. “Food Sourcing…
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