A venerable industry veteran is steering iconic Happy Joe’s pizza parlors back to relevance by reviving the family centric nostalgia that once defined them. After years of closures and ill advised decisions, the franchise is rebuilding around its small town roots.
What will Artemis II astronauts eat while aboard the Orion spacecraft on their historic 10-day voyage? We break down NASA’s space menu, from tortillas to coffee, along with the science of how microgravity affects food and beverage consumption while in space.
As regulators struggle to define ultra-processed foods, WISEcode is rolling out its own data-driven scoring system to classify processing levels. The move highlights growing industry pressure for clearer standards amid rising consumer scrutiny.
RTD coffee is entering a new margin war as specialty upstarts chip away at legacy brands and fuel double digit growth in cold brew and premium flavors. With health minded consumers embracing “permissible indulgence,” the next battleground is functional, protein powered innovation.
Loyal convenience store shoppers aren’t chasing discounts – they’re returning for familiarity, safety, and a consistently smooth experience. As food and beverage offerings surge in importance, C stores that deliver predictability and human connection stand to win the most.
