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How do beer drinkers choose what to buy when faced with a dazzling array of brews on display? 🤔 🔍 Our latest survey and virtual shopper study took a closer look at European beer shopping behaviour and explored the decision factors - from brand loyalty to taste preferences - that can guide your strategies in the dynamic beer market. More coming soon… Get early access to our top 5 insights here: https://lnkd.in/dzyQdP_6 #Betterbeverages #GivaudanFoodExperiences #TasteandWellbeing

Retailer Highlight – 🥤 🥤 Swig 🥤 🥤 Soda is Soda, right? Coke, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Diet Coke (Die Die as my wife calls it) I guess… wrong. Disclaimer… I’m not a soda guy NOR have I ever seen a Swig but kept coming across them opening new locations on LinkedIn and had to see what the hype was about so started researching and really liked the story The founder, Nicole Tanner, found that while she and her husband enjoyed pebble ice drinks such as those served at Sonic, they found it could be inconvenient waiting in line behind others who were ordering food just to get drinks. Tanner founded Swig as a drink-focused restaurant, serving a limited menu of items from a local bakery and since then has grown tremendously with a ton of wild sodas. Also, the home of the “Dirty Soda” But What Makes Swig Stand Out? Swig has nailed what so many successful brands are doing right now: Focus on a niche and do it ridiculously well. Their menu is all about customized drinks—soda (or sparkling water) with your choice of syrups, creams, and purées. Why It Works: Swig keeps it simple, and that’s a big part of their appeal: The Concept: A small, efficient drive-thru where you can customize your drink exactly how you like it. It’s very quick (it’s soda) and they don’t struggle with the issue of consistency because it’s… soda. The Execution: By focusing on one core product—drinks—and doing it exceptionally well, Swig can keep operations tight and consistent. Their speed and quality are huge reasons people keep coming back. I like what Swig is doing with their locations. Their drive-thru-focused model means they don’t need a ton of land—think smaller lots and shared parking. They’ve cracked the code for maximizing high-traffic areas while keeping their costs manageable. They’re the kind of tenant that can fit into a lot of different types of spaces and make a good daytime co-tenant. I haven’t partaken (Louisville opening up soon). But if I had… the Jolly Elf is what I’d try. Mountain Dew + Passion Fruit + Strawberry Puree + Fresh Orange #retail

We know through our shopper research that provenance can be a driver of choice in categories where country of origin is synonymous with quality. Think Belgium Chocolate, Welsh Lamb or Scottish Whisky. We love this St Pierre free standing display in the Bakery category, stocking croissants and other morning goods. It creates a simple quality link between the brand and the country of origin, at the same time as being disruptive, in an area of the store with high footfall – a winning combination for driving sales and impulse purchasing #stpierre #shoppermarketing #categorymanagement #shopperinsight

☕ Calling all coffee brands! ☕ We're brewing up something special at Tasting Table this September—our Coffee Themed Week is about to hit peak roast, and we're on the lookout for the best brands to join us as media partners! Whether you're a coffee producer, coffee machine manufacturer, or even a milk frother brand, this is your chance to get in front of our caffeine-loving audience (and believe me, there's a LOT of them). What’s in the moka pot for you? 👉 Written branded content to tell your story 👉 Hub page inclusion to showcase your products 👉 Eye-catching display units to grab attention 👉 Performance guarantees that ensure you get the buzz you deserve But hurry—spaces are as limited as a correctly spelt name on your coffee-shop cup. Don't miss out on this brew-tiful opportunity to elevate your brand during our most caffeinated week of the year! Interested? Drop me a message, and let's chat over a virtual coffee! ☕💼 #CoffeeWeek #MediaPartnership #BrandExposure #TastingTable #CoffeeLovers #CaffeineFix #ContentMarketing #BrandedContent #CoffeeCulture #LimitedSpots #CoffeeCommunity #SeptemberEvents #CoffeeBrands #CoffeeMachine #MilkFrother #ProductLaunch #DigitalMarketing #CoffeeTime #ContentStrategy #AudienceEngagement #PartnershipOpportunities #MarketingStrategy #BoostYourBrand #CoffeeEvent #CoffeeBuzz #AdOpportunities

41 days to go 🎄 On-Trade operators and buyers watch out! Silly season is here and that means tremendous opportunities for #hospitality, #wholesale and #retail. Here a few pointers we discuss with customers this time of year... 🎄 Be prepared - Sufficient stock levels are crucial! Order up or have next day suppliers on hand to help out when all hell breaks loose. 🎄 Customers hate waiting - speed of service is key to maximise satisfaction and takings over the bar. 🎄 It will be busy - ensure staffing levels are sufficient for the venue and key trading periods. 🎄 Get a snow cannon - not really, but seasonal drinks will be in high demand. Speak to suppliers and brand owners about Xmas specials. 🎄 Sell sell sell - staff training and knowledge needs to be up to date to cash in on the spending spree that's about to unfold. 🎄 Premium is king - customers are happy to trade up to celebrate in style. Make sure drinks and food menus meet expectations. 🎄 It's not all boozy - sales in No and Low Drinks spikes during the festive season. Consider 0% draught beer and wine options. And of course be sure to have premium German beer (aka. Bitburger Pils, Benediktiner, Köstritzer, König Pils, Bitburger Unfiltered) availbale at all times 😁 Let me know if I've missed anything and what you see as crucial for November and December in the drinks space. #xmas #beer #bitburger #drinksindustry

Did you know nearly 70% of shoppers find having an in-store bakery at their primary grocery store important? 🍞 Eye-catching displays, mood-driven cravings, and promotions drive impulse buys—from perfectly frosted treats to freshly baked bread. Discover insights from the Power of In-Store Bakery 2024 and learn what’s inspiring shoppers to indulge. Read more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wOOIY #BakeryTrends #GroceryInsights #FoodIndustry

It's time we level the playing field in the spirits industry. With access to Overproof's a database of over 2 million cocktail menus, I've identified a high-priority list of bars and restaurants in Chicago with Gin Martini on their menu—while filtering out major brands like Hendrick’s, Tanqueray, and Bombay Sapphire. 🎯 With this tool, you can level the playing field by pinpointing on-premise accounts that are an ideal fit for your brand. Whether you're looking to enter new markets or grow within existing ones, Overproof offers data-driven insights to guide your strategy. Ready to see how targeted insights can make a difference for your brand? Book a demo with me to learn more. #drinksbusiness #craftspirits #spirits #alcohol #data

Drinks, Chocolates, and Haggis Fuel Scotland’s Festive Grocery Spend! 🛒 Scottish take-home grocery sales rose by 2.5% in the 12 weeks leading to 1 December, driven by early Christmas preparations and St Andrew’s Night celebrations. Promotions surged by 11%, as shoppers looked to stock up on seasonal treats and essentials. Comfort and indulgence are at the heart of spending this year. Hot chocolate sales and chocolate confectionery both rose by 14%, as we embraced the cold weather with sweet favourites. Spirits sales climbed 14%, but the real showstopper was Champagne, with a sparkling 49.5% increase compared to last month! Haggis had its moment too, with 19,000 more buyers enjoying Scotland’s traditional dish during the period—worth £6 million annually, though smaller packs drove this year’s growth. 👉 Unwrap more festive insights into GB’s Grocery MarketShare here: https://loom.ly/YChZuVI 🎙️ Tune in to our GB Bite-sized Briefing podcast: https://loom.ly/yYAzRuM #ScottishShopping #ChristmasTrends #FestiveSpending #RetailGrowth #Kantar

#learning and #sharing with the #icecream industry: When pop culture meets ice cream! Ever traveled to a beautiful country where wealthy foreigners have flooded the market with their money and driven up prices, making it tough for locals and even tourists to “survive”? That's how it feels to me when celebrities dive into a food category like ice cream.  While it's all fair game, it seems a bit unfair to emerging brands that are bootstrapping their journey. This article in a nutshell: - New and first store opening event for Tyra (WA, DC) - 10 flavors with a special one dedicated to Capitol Hill - Special surprise treat at the bottom of each cup and cone. - Free ice cream scooped by Tyra during the opening event! https://lnkd.in/dCVtDkFT _______________________ Did you like this post? -  Share it forward Want to see more? -  Follow and connect with me #icecream #food #foodandbeverageindustry #foodinnovation #frozenfood #dessert #desserts #treats #sweets #dairyproducts #foodservice #businessstrategy #businessexpansion #businessinvestment #foodtrends #flavors #pricingstrategy #marketingstrategy #foodie #experientialmarketing  #celebrityculture #popculture