Food & Beverage Magazine: Industry News Now is a fast-paced briefing for chefs, operators, beverage professionals, brand leaders, and investors who need to stay ahead of the latest developments in food, beverage, and hospitality. Each episode cuts through the noise with curated headlines, market moves, menu trends, product launches, funding news, policy shifts, and on-the-ground intel from Food & Beverage Magazine’s global network of contributors and “friends in the business.” In 15–20 minutes, listeners gain the context behind the news, understand its implications for their restaurants, bars, brands, and portfolios, and are informed about the one or two key moves they should consider making before the next service or strategy meeting. Designed for busy decision-makers, this is where industry news turns into a competitive advantage
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Welcome to another episode of the Food & Beverage Magazine Podcast! In this deep dive, the Editors of Food & Beverage Magazine unpack the latest trends and expansions shaping the future of hospitality and retail.
We explore the massive shifts seen at the ECRM Winter Sessions in Dallas, where functional wellness beverages and clean-label snacks are driving center-store innovation. We also tackle the booming THC beverage category, highlighting Willie Nelson's Willie's Remedy+ raising $15 million for a national rollout, and the intense wholesaler discussions around intoxicating hemp at WSWA Access LIVE 2026.
Finally, we cover major restaurant expansions, including David Chang's highly anticipated Fuku landing in Coral Gables and Apicii unveiling four dynamic dining concepts—including Bar Rocco—at the Kimpton Era in Midtown New York.
For more in-depth articles, interviews, and resources on everything we're talking about today, visit us at fbmagazine.com.
