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This week on the Food & Beverage Magazine (FBM) Weekly Podcast, your magazine editors dive into the latest strategic movements, brand expansions, and innovations shaping the culinary sector for hospitality industry professionals and decision-makers.
In this episode, we break down major business acquisitions, starting with an analysis of what the Culinary Media Group's acquisition of Food52 means for the broader industry. We also explore innovative luxury hospitality experiences, detailing the exclusive Christian Louboutin pop-up at Montage Deer Valley and discussing how design firms like Dunne Kozlowski are delivering unique experiential concepts from start to finish.
Looking ahead, we provide critical forecasting for decision-makers, covering the essential packaging trends you can expect to see in 2026 and unveiling our official Editors' Top Picks for specialty items in February 2026.
Finally, the program rounds out by celebrating culinary heritage and industry philanthropy. We honor Tujague's remarkable 170 years of culinary heritage, discuss the kickoff of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and highlight impactful charitable initiatives, including Nutella's "Stacks for Giving Back" and Macy Gray's streamathon against hunger.
To read the full articles discussed in today's program, visit us at fbmagazine.com.