Product launches and revamps from M&M, Jelly Belly and Pepperidge Farm were among this week's top stories.

Plant-based proteins came out on top of the culinary trends ranked by chefs in a new report from The National Restaurant Association, but the survey also sheds some light on other trends we can expect to see in plant-forward dishes this year.

Many of the most popular stories among SmartBrief food and beverage readers this week had to do with either looking back at trends from the past year (or decade) or plans and trends that are gaining steam as we head into the new year.

New products and plans for the coming year came out on top in this week’s roundup of most-clicked stories.

Several trends that emerged or gained a foothold in the food industry in 2019 will continue to grow in the coming year.

Offering options that appeal to meat-eaters is key to the success of the growing plant-based category, because it reflects the way that most people eat today.

Grocery news made a big showing in this week’s list of most-clicked stories among SmartBrief’s food and beverage readers.

Letting employees use their own smartphones for scheduling, training and other work tasks is gaining popularity with restaurants and retailers, and the practice can boost productivity and retention.

News of chef Carl Ruiz's death shocked the food world this week.

​Investing in produce, meat and other fresh departments is essential for grocery retailers that want to compete for today’s consumer -- both in store and online as ecommerce sales of edible grocery gain momentum.