Food and Beverage Magazine: 2026 Industry Trends and Innovations Episode 99

This collection of articles from Food and Beverage Magazine highlights the latest innovations and leadership changes within the hospitality and culinary sectors. The text covers significant industry partnerships, such as the collaboration between the Bel Group and Foodberry, alongside future market predictions for snack and dairy products heading into 2026. Readers are introduced to several new executive appointments at major resorts and high-profile restaurant openings led by celebrity chefs like Todd English and Bobby Flay. Additionally, the source features updates on beverage trends, including the rise of premium non-alcoholic wines and new celebrity-backed spirits. Strategic coverage of cultural heritage in cooking and major food festivals provides a comprehensive look at the evolving hospitality landscape.

Food & Beverage Magazine: Industry News Now is the fast-paced briefing for chefs, operators, beverage pros, brand leaders, and investors who need to stay ahead of what’s happening this week 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 get the context behind the news, what it means for their restaurants, bars, brands, and portfolios, and the one or two 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. www.fbmagazine.com

Every minute with your family counts. That’s why I created Yumble—so you can spend more time together, and less time worrying about mealtime. If your family isn’t 100% happy with Yumble, we’ll work with you to make it right.

Hi there, I’m Joanna

I have three adorable little kids and one big confession: I’m not perfect. I’m guessing you’re not either? Yet so many of us put pressure on ourselves to spend hours every week planning, prepping, and making healthy, yummy meals from scratch for our children – then feel guilty when we don’t always succeed.

Yumble was born when I realized I wasn’t alone in this struggle and that there could be a better way.

We’re here to take mealtime stress off your plate

And replace it with delicious and nutritious, ready to heat & eat choices that will have your kids loving mealtime. Between work, school, sports, and extracurricular activities, it’s harder and harder to fit in quality family time. My hope is that the valuable time Yumble saves you each week (an hour a day!) gives you more time to savor with your family.

#Yumble #YumbleKids #HealthyKidsMeals

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Rum Social’s gastronomy story is about taking a step away from the daily routine and embarking on a kitchen and cocktail dance. A flow amongst colors, fabrics, textures and sounds of a beachfront island lounge… full of great flavors and fairy tales.

This is a luxurious tropical dining experience, back-dropped by a revitalizing view of the Laguna Beach, California. The focus was to bring fun colors and textures into a space that would still bring an elevated experience for the dining customer. It was also important for Kenneth Ussenko Design to influence the space with small details of art and photography that was truly a part of their own journey throughout the tropical islands of the world as he was growing up.

Rum Social is located in a beach town and the design integrates very well because of the tropical vibe with a “Tree-house” bar that takes you away to a Hemingway speakeasy with images and stories of beach life and sea tales. This design concept works so well because this town of Laguna Beach needed another elevated restaurant concept. Kenneth Ussenko Design wanted to bring a different kind of seaside dining experience and from the response of the locals this concept has been embraced very well.

#ChefNickHerrera #RumSocial #lagunabeach

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Meet Ashley Cameron. The founder of Love & Cookies. Love & Cookies is the 2022 1st Place winner of H-E-Bs "Quest for Texas Best".

For the last ten years, H-E-B has set out on a quest to find the best in Texas – the best local products made by Texans! From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, from West Texas to Beaumont, the H-E-B “Quest for Texas Best” is an open call for locally owned, small food, beverage, and general merchandise suppliers to have their items considered for placement on H-E-B shelves and $25,000 in their pocket!

#AshleyCameron #Love&Cookies #CookiesILove #HEB #QuestforTexasBest

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THE YEAR WAS 1707 In Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico, Blue Weber agave was cultivated by jimadors to produce an agave spirit, known today as Tequila.

As Diego Osorio, our founder's great-great-grandfather, learned about this liquid and transported it in sherry wine barrels to his native Spain, he discovered the liquid aged within this sherry-bathed oak created a smooth and elegant Tequila unlike any other.

Honoring this rich tradition, our unique process and world class Tequila is created by Master Distillers from Mexico and Spain. In this spirit, Lobos 1707 represents the best of both worlds

THE LEGEND CONTINUES For almost five centuries, lore of the Osorio Tequila was passed down. Diego Osorio, a descendent of the same name, set out to recreate the recipe, journeying back to Mexico, through Altos de Jalisco and Oaxaca.

Many jimadors, crafters, and contributors from around the world helped refine the liquid and culminate the brand that is Lobos 1707 – continuing a legacy of extraordinary Tequilas and Mezcal.

THE LEGACY LIVES ON Within the design of every Lobos 1707 bottle are elements that retell the legend - The Osorio coat of arms composed of wolves, the escutcheon animal, and the Agave Wind Rose Compass representing an adventurous spirit and honoring the brand's Spanish and Mexican heritage.

A different hue on each bottle evokes the liquid’s origin: Joven’s blue for the Blue Weber agave, Reposado’s rich red Jalisco clay, bronze for Extra Añejo’s blazing sun, a conduit of its ageing, and Mezcal’s black Oaxacan volcanic soil.

Lobos 1707 is the continuing legacy of many who have shared their passion and perseverance. The only piece of the story left unwritten is yours, and what you choose to bring to the table.

#DiaSimms #Lobos1707 #LobosLegends

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We’re all different & that’s cool. However, there’s one thing that unites us all: the love of FOOD. Food gives us comfort, connection & JOY.

Seriously, if we all even pretended to be as happy as we genuinely are when a satisfying meal is set before us, the world would be a much better place. At Hot ChikN KitchN, we’re genuinely THAT happy. Not only do we find pleasure in cooking up a spicy sandwich for you… we also believe in the magic of spreading positivity in our community. We live for the euphoria a delicious meal can provide. Founders Mike Sarago and his son, Anthony Sarago, along with partner Chef Frederic Gilmore strive to harness the power of food to bring people together.

Whether you’re slamming some Chickn & Waffles or munching on Chikn Tenders smothered in one of our unique hot sauces… you can enjoy them knowing they’re made with the best ingredients & infused with love.

#ChefFreddyGilmore #HotChicknKitchn #MemphisBBQ

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