Emma Liem Beckett
Supply Chain Dive
Washington, DC, United States
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McDonald's commits 25% of supply chain spend to diverse suppliers by 2025
The fast food chain is teaming with a Chicago-based technology firm and certified minority-owned business to provide resources to its suppliers and track their annual progress in meeting the company's DEI goals. → Read More
McDonald's sues former CEO after probe uncovers 3 more relationships with employees
The chain's investigation revealed that Steve Easterbrook allegedly tried to destroy information, including nude photos of employees sent from his corporate email. → Read More
Chipotle launches virtual farmers market for suppliers
The program isn't a new revenue stream for the brand. It's a strategic play to stabilize its valuable supply chain network and deepen loyalty with its suppliers. → Read More
Blaze Pizza uses digital, drive-thrus to slice up market competition, says CEO Mandy Shaw
The brand's new leader believes its franchise model and focus on multiple off-premise touch points threaten fast casuals and legacy pizza chains slow to engage with third-party delivery. → Read More
Email or text? TGI Fridays tackles personalization at scale with ML
"We're not Google," said the chain's Chief Experience Officer Sherif Mityas, but leveraging the tech has been key to tripling the restaurant's off-premise revenue. → Read More
Data is important, but insights drive restaurant growth
To remain competitive in a digital market, operators must walk the tightrope of processing as much diner data as possible without ceding control to third parties or alienating customers. → Read More
Plant-based meat sizzles as brands eye retail
As Impossible Foods and Before the Butcher gear up for their grocery debuts and develop new products, Beyond Meat's first-mover advantage in supermarkets may be threatened. → Read More
Impossible shortage burning restaurants that put it on the map
Independents are accusing the company of overpromising production capacity and hanging them out to dry following major corporate partnerships. Will $300 million in new funding be enough to restore both supply and its reputation? → Read More
Domino's tests GPS delivery tracking
The technology lets customers follow drivers on a map via app or online and receive real-time mobile notifications. → Read More
Papa John's takes DoorDash partnership nationwide
The move follows Pizza Hut's pilot with Grubhub, and could signal a sea change in the pizza delivery space as brands try to wrestle share from growing third-party aggregators and the QSR heavyweights leveraging their technology. → Read More
How a veteran insect supplier makes cricket products sing
Darren Goldin, co-founder of ingredient manufacturer Entomo Farms, talks about getting consumers comfortable with eating bugs and what's ahead for the budding segment. → Read More
Conagra earnings miss expectations, sending stock tumbling
Food industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
From DTC to IRL: Why Dirty Lemon is taking the retail plunge
The Instagram darling has thrived online, but CEO Zak Normandin believes the brand’s new cashierless "Drug Store" will yield stronger customer relationships — and better shopper data. → Read More
General Mills posts sales gains even as its North American business lags
Sales in the division, which drives most of the food manufacturer's revenue, fell $2.1% to $2.39 billion as U.S. snacks, yogurt and meals and baking all declined during the first quarter. → Read More
Tyson CEO Tom Hayes to step down
Hayes will depart at the end of the month due to personal reasons, the company announced Monday. Noel White, the company's current beef, pork and international group president, will succeed him. → Read More
'Radical collaboration' will grow natural/organic market, say Expo East panelists
Conference presenters said Thursday that small players should leverage the robust supply chains and expertise of conventional legacy brands. → Read More
Kellogg challenges lawsuit claiming its cereals contain 'toxic' sugar levels
The company is disputing the class distinction of the suit, while arguing the sweetener found in Frosted Mini-Wheats, Smart Start and Raisin Bran is an ingredient "the body indisputably requires." → Read More
Kombucha aims to cash in on cans to broaden reach
The fermented tea's traditional glass bottles give it premium positioning, but more convenient packaging could help capture more mainstream consumers. → Read More
Brown-Forman tops earnings expectations, but cuts outlook as tariffs loom
The Jack Daniels parent saw sales jump 6% to $766 million, but soon-to-be CEO Lawson Whiting said there is "significant uncertainty" around the impact of duties. → Read More
Is marijuana food's next functional ingredient?
As Canada prepares to fully legalize cannabis and more U.S. states follow, many believe products made with cannabinoids could be a pot of gold — if the segment can survive its hurdles. → Read More