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Search is changing fast, especially for foodservice and travel brands. More people are getting the answers they need from AI summaries and conversational tools, often without ever clicking through to a website.

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The foodservice industry is catching up with Gen Alpha’s dining preferences, even if their slang remains a mystery.

In branding and marketing, few tools are more powerful than archetypes. These timeless characters (think Hero, Rebel, Caregiver, Sage) create genuine connections with target audiences.

Marriner provides tips for navigating the National Restaurant Association Show

Your guide for staying sharp, energized and ready to make meaningful connections.

Non-alcoholic beverages have transformed into a mainstream phenomenon.

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Gone are the days when opting for convenient food meant sacrificing quality.

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Americans grow increasingly skeptical about the safety of what’s on their plates.

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Spicy flavors have been gaining momentum in foodservice and retail for years, and they show no sign of slowing down.

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In a groundbreaking decision, regulators have ruled against Google in an antitrust case.