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Chipotle Mexican Grill brought back smoked brisket for a limited time this fall, a multi-year effort that included sourcing 22 million pounds of beef and locking in supplier agreements multiple years in advance. Learn more 👇 #supplychain #supplier #procurement #sourcing #brisket

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Reeling in leads... There’s room for growth in retail seafood, with potential in fresh, frozen and shelf-stable varieties, and a focus on messaging: https://ow.ly/rmRF50Tnk5M #foodretail #grocery #supermarket

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Mexico’s demand for U.S. beef continues to expand despite the recent devaluation of the peso. July beef exports to Mexico were the largest this year at 21,081 mt, up 19% from a year ago, with export value climbing 17% to $122.5 million – the highest in nearly four years. Mexico remains the leading volume destination for U.S. beef variety meat. #USMEF #BeefCheckoff

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Did you know that craft breweries generate enough leftover grain (commonly called "spent grain") to feed the world? According to https://ow.ly/MpWL50PcvsG, in 2021 208 million barrels of beer were produced in the U.S. Each barrel is 31 gallons, and each gallon of beer produces between 1 - 2 pounds of spent grain which averages out to be 9.6 billion pounds of spent grain produced in the U.S alone. What happens with the leftover grain? Typically, it gets hauled off to a landfill or by farmers to be used as animal feed, but as the brewing industry grows, more spent grain is being produced than the farmers can use. Since spent grain contains proteins that are rich in lipids and fiber it has a lot of nutritional value and letting it go to waste seems, well, wasteful. Instead of letting spent grain go to waste, it can be upcycled into nutritious, shelf-stable ingredients for both human and animal consumption. As you can imagine from the amount of spent grain produced by U.S. breweries alone, there's enough produced globally to be upcycled and feed the world. 🌍🌾🍺 #foodupcycling #spentgrain #upcycling #climatechange #upcycledfood #sustainablefood #sustainablefoodsystems #healthyplanet #circularfoodeconomy

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🚨 National Beer Wholesalers Association 87th Annual Meeting is just around the corner, and Bud Dunn will be hosting a seminar you won’t want to miss: Incentives vs Entitlements: How to Get More Effort from Your Team 📅 Monday, September 30, 2024 🕗 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. If you’ve ever struggled to keep your team consistently motivated, this session is for you. We’ll be diving into the psychology behind motivation and discussing how to use strategic incentives to build a high-performance culture. Here’s what you’ll take away: ✔️ Proven strategies to inspire dedication and hard work ✔️ How to balance incentives with expectations ✔️ Practical tools to align your team’s effort with your company’s goals Whether you’re leading a small team or managing a large operation, this talk is designed to help you get the best out of your people—no more guesswork, just actionable steps that drive real results. 🗓️ Add this to your NBWA agenda and be sure to stop by Booth 713 to learn how VXP Tech can help you leverage AI to improve your sales and profitability. 💪 #NBWA2024 #Leadership #TeamPerformance #Incentives #BeerIndustry #HighPerformanceCulture #VXPTech

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🎙 Fresh From The Field Fridays Podcast Sneak Peek! 🎙 We’re just a week away from Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 As we prepare for the season of gratitude, this week’s podcast episode is one you won’t want to miss. Dan and I are joined by Michael from Golden Star Citrus Inc to discuss the California citrus crop 🌟🍊. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we also took a moment to reflect on what we’re most thankful for. 💬 "Anytime produce gets tough—which is inevitable—we’re always there to help each other out. I’m very thankful for my network of support around me." – Michael Chavez Tune in this Friday for an episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays full of insight and appreciation, part of The Produce Industry Network! 🎧. Be sure to subscribe and review! What are you most thankful for this year? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #ProduceIndustry #Thanksgiving #CaliforniaCitrus #FreshFromTheFieldFridays #GoldenStarCitrus #Gratitude #FreshProduce #ProduceIndustry #OrganicProduce #WholesaleDistribution #RetailIndustry #GroceryStores #GroceryRetail #FoodBusiness #EatFresh #EatYourVeggies #EatHealthy #FruitsAndVegetables #FreshFruits #People #FreshVegetables #LoveWhatYouDo #ProduceLife #ThankAFarmer #RossTheProduceBoss #Distribution #Food #Fruits #Veggies #FoodSafety #PolicyInfluence #FarmToTable #HealthyEating #SustainableFarming #ProducePower #Nutrition #Innovation #Farming #Freshfood #Marketing #Consumer #Video 

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📢 Big news! US Foods is considering selling its 90-store US Foods CHEF'STORE business to refocus on its core Broadline distribution. With limited synergies and a small contribution to overall growth, management believes CHEF’STORE would thrive under more focused ownership. Stay tuned for updates! #USFoods #BusinessNews #StrategicDecisions #RetailNews #DistributionNews #RetailStat

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💼 Stryve Foods reports significant progress in the third quarter, with continued revenue growth 📈, improved gross margins, and lower operating expenses. Notably, they successfully closed a $2.9M equity raise, driving further momentum in their financial strategy. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/gnhvSidN #FoodIndustry #CPG #BusinessGrowth #FinanceUpdates #StryveFoods

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The 🥑 promotion slump continues, but things are looking up with four supply sources... Get the MOST TRUSTED intel on the U.S. Avocado Deal. Contact Keith at 949.456.6459 or email [email protected] #avocados #avocadotoast #fruit #fruitsandvegetables #grocery #supermarketnews #supermercados #supermarkets

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Did you know that craft breweries generate enough leftover grain (commonly called "spent grain") to feed the world? According to https://ow.ly/IlAV50QPKov, in 2021 208 million barrels of beer were produced in the U.S. Each barrel is 31 gallons and each gallon of beer produces 1 to 2 pounds of spent grain, which averages out to be 9.6 billion pounds of spent grain produced in the U.S alone. What happens with the leftover grain? Typically, it gets hauled off to a landfill or by farmers to be used as animal feed, but as the brewing industry grows, more spent grain is being produced than the farmers can use. Since spent grain contains proteins that are rich in lipids and fiber it has a lot of nutritional value and letting it go to waste seems, well, wasteful. Instead of letting spent grain go to waste, it can be upcycled into nutritious, shelf-stable ingredients for both human and animal consumption. As you can imagine from the amount of spent grain produced by U.S. breweries alone, there's enough produced globally to be upcycled and feed the world. 🌍🌾🍺 . . . #upcycledfood #upcycled #sustainablesnacks #sustainablefood #sustainablefoodsystems #upthenutrition #healthyfood #healthyplanet #circulareconomy #circularfoodeconomy #haveyourbeerandeatittoo #healthysnacks #highfiber #highprotein #lowsugar #eatlocal #shoplocal #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefoodsystems #sustainablegrain #spentgrain #upcycledgrain

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Convenience stores have experienced a surge in alcohol sales, notably in categories like ready-to-drink cocktails and flavored malt beverages, with some retailers observing a 109% increase in RTD cocktail sales. This trend reflects changing consumer preferences, particularly as shoppers opt for convenient options amidst potential inflation concerns, foregoing traditional ingredient shopping for homemade cocktails. By aligning commercial real estate investments with evolving consumer preferences, investors can maximize the value and performance of their properties. Full insights available at forbes.com

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