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Burger King Is Putting AI in Employee Earpieces (and Using It to Roast McDonald’s)

Burger King is rolling out an AI assistant that lives in employee earpieces, listens to customer interactions, and scores staff on “friendliness.” It also just had a very good week dunking on McDonald’s. A lot is happening. The fast food…

  • Kelly Anderson
  • March 5, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Food Companies Are Spending Big on AI. Getting It to Actually Work Is Another Story

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Food companies are shifting AI budgets from pilots to production, but the operational AI gap is exposing real execution risks.

  • Kelly Anderson
  • March 5, 2026
  • Latest News, Technology

Amazon’s Grocery Strategy Faces Challenges Against Walmart’s Dominance

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Despite surpassing Walmart in profitability, Amazon's grocery initiatives lag as Walmart strengthens its market position.

  • Manuel Nardi
  • March 4, 2026
  • Food Policy, Politics

New Kids Internet Safety Legislation Signals Industry Compliance Changes

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The KIDS Act aims to enhance online safety for children, impacting digital marketing strategies for food brands targeting younger audiences.

  • Kelly Anderson
  • March 4, 2026
  • Latest News

J.M. Smucker Opens Board to Elliott as Activist Pressure Mounts

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Smucker's Smucker Elliott board expansion signals activist influence over a major food manufacturer's strategic direction, with an information-sharing agreement now formalized.

  • Peter Emery
  • March 2, 2026
  • News

Neuro Just Walked Into Walmart. Energy Drinks Should Be Worried.

Neuro mints; yellow vibrant calm

Neuro's functional candy retail expansion into Walmart signals growing mass-market appetite for confection-based energy alternatives.

  • Kelly Anderson
  • March 2, 2026
  • News

Food-at-home prices will climb 2.5% this year, per USDA.

USDA projects rising grocery costs

Food-at-home prices will climb 2.5% this year, per USDA. The rate sits just below the 20-year historical average for grocery price increase 2026.

  • Kelly Anderson
  • March 2, 2026
  • Supply Chain

The U.S. Food Imports Climb to 20% of Consumption, with Mexico, Canada, and EU

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The U.S. food import supply now covers one-fifth of consumption, with Mexico, Canada, and the EU driving the bulk of volume.

  • Manuel Nardi
  • March 2, 2026
  • Food

Pizza Hut Franchise Loses Whistleblower Unfair Dismissal Case

pizza hut loses whistleblower case

A Scottish employment tribunal awarded David Low over £11,270 after he raised food safety concerns at a Pizza Hut franchise.

  • Kelly Anderson
  • March 2, 2026
  • Food

Beyond Meat Expands Protein Drinks After Promising Test Launch

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The plant-based company is rolling out four new flavors to enhance its beverage line and attract health-conscious consumers.

  • Peter Emery
  • March 1, 2026
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