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Emily Crowe

Emily Crowe

Food & Beverage Editor at SmartBrief Food & Beverage

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  • English
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  • Beverages
  • Food

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Recent Articles

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Top 10: Snack trends, Burger King's drive-thru, a Skittles bed - Smartbrief

SmartBrief’s food and beverage readers were drawn to a bevy of different stories this week, especially news focused on snacks and sweets. Gil Horsky, global innovation director for Mondelez’s innovation arm SnackFutures, shared his take on the future of snacks, including a push toward better-for-you…
about 3 years ago
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Functional beverages show no signs of slowing down - Smartbrief

It’s no secret that today’s consumers are increasingly seeking out functional, better-for-you ingredients in basically everything they consume. Indeed, functional attributes in food and drink are on the rise, often lending a health halo to seemingly everyday products. Functional beverages are an eve…
about 3 years ago
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Top 10: McDonald's, Target, Peet's Coffee made news - Smartbrief

SmarBrief’s food and beverage readers had varied interests this week, with stories about The Fresh Market, McDonald’s, Target and Peet’s Coffee among those garnering the most clicks. On the grocery side, news of The Fresh Market’s reimagined flagship store in Greensboro, N.C., made waves. The locati…
about 3 years ago
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Top 10: Kraft Heinz redefines work, Schnucks rolls out robots, Ital...

A headquarters renovation from Kraft Heinz was this week’s most-clicked story among SmartBrief’s food and beverage readers. The company’s Chicago office will accommodate its new hybrid work model that focuses on meeting spaces over desks and offers enhanced videoconferencing technology for collabora…
over 3 years ago
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Top 10: Unilever's workplace culture, Subway's menu makeover - Smar...

News that Unilever ranks highest among consumer packaged goods companies for workplace satisfaction topped this week’s Top 10 among SmartBrief’s food and beverage readers. Unilever was followed by Red Bull, Hershey, Danone, Post Consumer Brands and Campbell Soup, according to an analysis of data fro…
over 3 years ago
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Trends report: The latest in sweets and snacks - Smartbrief

Sweets and snacks of all stripes have been powerhouse products throughout the pandemic, with consumers increasingly reaching for everything from indulgent delights to better-for-you small bites. In fact, Mondelez International found that 88% of adults around the world are snacking more amid the pand…
over 3 years ago
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The food industry turns its focus to sesame - Smartbrief

A rise in sesame allergies has caused a stir in the food industry in recent years, with the US government stepping in to help protect consumers from the potentially dangerous ingredient. The FDA recently issued guidance on declaring sesame as an allergen and the Senate recently passed the Food Aller…
almost 4 years ago
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Behind the growth in the dietary supplement, vitamin market - Smart...

Consumers have been prioritizing their health and wellness over the last several years, with dietary options being a large part of the equation. The road to wellness took on even greater resonance when the pandemic struck last year, though, leaving many Americans seeking out ways to stay healthy and…
almost 4 years ago
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Top 10: CPG growth, McDonald's packaging, frozen food - Smartbrief

New products, pandemic trends and chicken of all sorts were among the most popular news items clicked on by SmartBrief’s food and beverage readers this week. The top pick belonged to McDonald’s, which is rolling out new packaging that expresses the “joyful moments” consumers enjoy with the brand via…
almost 4 years ago
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Grocery tech trends: The unstoppable rise of AI, voice, automation ...

Technology solutions at food retail have proliferated in recent years, and never more so than in the past pandemic-fueled year. Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data has become a necessity as consumers quickly shift from in-store shopping to e-commerce and simult…
almost 4 years ago
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Is touchless checkout the next frontier for food retailers? - Smart...

Food retailers have been adopting technology tools to ramp up operations and create a seamless shopping experience for years, but never has this been more important than during the coronavirus pandemic. Shoppers are increasingly looking for tech-enabled solutions to make their lives easier while als…
almost 4 years ago
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5 trends taking hold in the dairy industry - Smartbrief

Milk and dairy products have had their ups and downs over the years. From waning milk consumption to stockpiles of cheese and a recent turnaround in dairy sales, the industry has proven resilient. The ongoing pandemic has also had an effect on the industry both in terms of sales and trends toward da…
about 4 years ago
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Behind the growth and shifting nature of the pet industry - Smartbrief

When it comes to their pets, many Americans are more willing than ever to pull out all the stops to keep them healthy and happy. In fact, the pet product industry has seen year-over-year spending increase 450% over the last 25 years, and consumers now spend $49 billion annually on pet food, supplies…
over 4 years ago
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Grocers, CPG producers take on a new era of safety concerns - Smart...

Today’s consumers are understandably concerned about the safety of the food they eat, as well as the safety of the grocery stores in which they purchase it. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has concluded that the risk of contracting COVID-19 from eating or handling food and food…
over 4 years ago
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Creating an experience at food retail is rapidly evolving - Smartbrief

Creating a memorable experience in the grocery industry is an ever-evolving idea. Whereas several months ago shoppers looked for a wow factor or personalized product recommendations, the idea of having a superior experience in the current world climate can be as simple as a seamless checkout or frie…
over 4 years ago
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What do today's grocery shoppers want from seafood? - Smartbrief

Seafood is having a big moment amid the pandemic. As more consumers cook and eat their meals at home, seafood items from canned tuna to fresh salmon and frozen shrimp are seeing a major boost at supermarkets. In fact, Bumble Bee Foods said canned and pouched tuna sales increased 100% between mid-Mar…
over 4 years ago
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Series: How to deliver on what today's adventurous food consumers w...

This is Part 2 of 4 in a series posts looking at how food companies, retailers and foodservice operators can reach four key consumer archetypes that are shaping the industry today. If you missed it, check out Part 1, and keep an eye out for the next post, which will focus on the eco-conscious consum…
over 4 years ago
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Series: How to deliver on what today's health-conscious food consum...

This is the first in a series of posts looking at how food companies, retailers and foodservice operators can reach four key consumer archetypes that are shaping the industry today. Keep an eye out for the next post that focuses on the adventurous consumer. Health is on the minds of more consumers n…
over 4 years ago
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How are restaurants keeping up with sustainability trends? - Smartb...

From the addition of plant-based menu options to local sourcing and sustainable takeout packaging, restaurants have been tackling sustainability issues with gusto — and the industry as a whole is taking its role as steward of sustainability seriously. “Faced with constantly evolving challenges inclu…
almost 5 years ago
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Bugs for dinner: Behind the latest sustainability trend - Smartbrief

Thinking about eating cricket chips or using earthworm flour to cook up a batch of brownies might not seem appetizing to some, but restaurants, food producers and even agricultural powerhouses in the US are using insects of all sorts to up the ante on both health and sustainability in the food indus…
about 5 years ago
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The changing nature of the frozen food aisle - Smartbrief

Frozen food has long gotten a bad rap, often relegated to the lonely TV dinner or mushy microwave vegetables. A new breed of frozen food is cropping up, though, and consumers, food retailers and CPG companies alike are taking notice. Making a comeback Over the years, the frozen food segment has seen…
over 5 years ago