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Welcome to the latest episode of the Food and Beverage Magazine Podcast, hosted by the Editors of Food and Beverage Magazine. In this week's episode, we explore a massive wave of new product launches, restaurant expansions, and technology investments shaping the industry. We kick off in the consumer packaged goods and beverage sectors, looking at the new three-SKU co-branded crisp line from Pringles and Buffalo Wild Wings. We also cover Mission Craft Cocktails' launch of their new Pickle Rita ready-to-drink beverage at major retailers, Old Forester's Triple Char release, and Z Natural Foods launching a new Chocolate Goat Whey Protein.

For restaurant operators and hospitality leaders, we examine major expansions and brand milestones. We discuss Shelby's Shawarma expanding into the US with 37 locations, the Broken Yolk Cafe's push into the Midwest, and Whataburger celebrating its 76th anniversary with app-exclusive deals. We also look at the intersection of technology and dining, highlighting how Lightspeed is linking POS data to Meta ads for brick-and-mortar retailers, and Converge AI's new workflow platform targeting multi-unit operators.

Finally, we dive into the supply chain, agriculture, and acquisition news driving the global market. We unpack Phytokana closing a 25 million dollar round to build a pulse protein facility in Alberta, and HF Foods entering the Canadian market with the acquisition of Searay Foods. We also discuss Cellar Insights launching a data project that pays growers to build a potato spoilage warning library, and Southern Champion Tray naming Tyler Siira as its new president.

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Written by FBM Publications Editors