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Here's What You Missed In July

The top 5 viral F&B trends of 2026 (so far), the fro-yo renaissance, winery marketing through off-premise events, and a look back at the hits and misses from our 2026 Trends Report

Aug 01, 2026
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Top 5 Viral Food & Drink Trends Of 2026 (So Far)

Leith
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Jul 30
Top 5 Viral Food & Drink Trends Of 2026 (So Far)

In today's socially connected world, it takes little time for a trend to explode from obscurity to obsession. Will any of these become the next Dubai Chocolate? Some have the viral appeal, some have real staying power, and some reflect greater cultural shifts that we see today. Plus, we break down how restaurants can capitalize on several of these home-cooking trends.

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Wine Sales: 10 Ideas For Acquiring New Customers Outside the Tasting Room

Leith
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Jul 22
Wine Sales: 10 Ideas For Acquiring New Customers Outside the Tasting Room

When tasting room traffic falls, it's time to rethink strategy. Instead of bringing new customers to the winery, bring the winery to your potential customers. Check out 10 outside-the-box ideas to help build sales and brand recognition.

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Pop Theory

Frozen Yogurt Is Hot Again—and It's More Than a Dessert Trend

Rachel Green
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Jul 15
Frozen Yogurt Is Hot Again—and It's More Than a Dessert Trend

The hottest new trend in NYC right now is frozen yogurt, but this isn't the same fro-yo as 20 years ago—and it has powerful potential as a platform for innovation and promotion (and is coming for the rest of the country!)

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Micro Reports

2026 Trends Mid-Year Check-In

Leith
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Jul 9
2026 Trends Mid-Year Check-In

We took a look at our 2026 Hospitality Trends Report to analyze what we got right and where we missed the mark.

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Or watch the video as Andrew Freeman, Candace MacDonald, and Leith Steel sat down to review the hits and the misses from this year’s report, along with some personal takes and some predictions for the future.

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