Torrey Kim

Consumer Insights

How can grocers and food producers cater to flexitarians?

By Torrey Kim 07/05/19

Food

Top 10: Campbell highlights new soup strategy, Chick-fil-A’s rankings, the future of food retail

By Torrey Kim 06/20/19

Food

Top 10: Kraft’s Salad Frosting, Walmart’s plans, McDonald’s campus sale

By Torrey Kim 06/13/19

Consumer Insights

How ultra-rare, premium spirits are cultivating mass followings

By Torrey Kim 05/10/19

Food

Top 10: Kraft Heinz’s latest partnership, millennial parents’ restaurant desires, Walmart’s AI tech

By Torrey Kim 05/02/19

Restaurant and Foodservice

The pros and cons of coupons in the restaurant space

By Torrey Kim 04/20/19

Consumer Insights

How the pet food market is entering the premium space

By Torrey Kim 04/15/19

Food

Top 10: Kraft Heinz’s unicorn innovation, chef awards, Target’s snack bar plans

By Torrey Kim 03/28/19

Consumer Insights

How retail positioning helps boost CPG sales

By Torrey Kim 03/16/19

Consumer Insights

A strategic approach to using personalized marketing messages

By Torrey Kim 03/05/19

CPG

How general merchandise products are striving toward clean-label

By Torrey Kim 02/26/19

Consumer Insights

Do demos really help food brands boost sales and build buzz?

By Torrey Kim 02/03/19

Management

5 questions with Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association

By Torrey Kim 01/22/19

Food

Top 10: Bush’s snack chips, shoppers’ favorite grocers, hot menu trends

By Torrey Kim 01/17/19

Consumer Insights

Where does cannabis stand in the alcoholic beverage market?

By Torrey Kim 01/04/19

Restaurant and Foodservice

Is micro-catering coming to an office near you?

By Torrey Kim 12/21/18

Restaurant and Foodservice

How the mocktail culture has affected bar bills

By Torrey Kim 12/08/18

Food Retail

Top 10: Whole Foods’ trend predictions, Kellogg’s new sales structure, Thanksgiving pies

By Torrey Kim 11/29/18

CPG

Will the trend toward simplified packaging continue?

By Torrey Kim 11/17/18

Consumer Insights

How software can help make supply chains more efficient in the face of trucking shortages

By Torrey Kim 11/03/18

Food

Top 10: Most Stuf Oreos, Kroger’s trend predictions, McDonald’s new breakfast sandwich

By Torrey Kim 10/25/18

CPG

What the US CPG industry can learn from China

By Torrey Kim 10/11/18

Food

Top 10: Hershey’s acquisition of Pirate Brands, Kroger’s Wis. plans, consumers’ favorite eateries

By Torrey Kim 09/20/18

CPG

3 ways brands connect the customer experience across in-store and digital channels

By Torrey Kim 09/09/18

CPG

4 tips from CPG executives on the future of brands

By Torrey Kim 08/28/18

Food Retail

How consumer interest in healthy food is prompting an evolution in grocery retail

By Torrey Kim 08/21/18

Consumer Insights

Shifting toward transparency in food, beverage and personal care products

By Torrey Kim 08/19/18

Food

Top 10: Schlotzsky’s name change, Quest’s pizza launch and Kroger’s tech focus

By Torrey Kim 07/26/18

Food

Top 10: Fresh Market’s turnaround plan, new snack rollouts and Chick-fil-A’s promotion

By Torrey Kim 07/12/18

Consumer Insights

Trending the rise of low- and no-alcohol beverages

By Torrey Kim 06/03/18

Food

Top 10: Amazon expands Whole Foods discounts, PepsiCo buys Bare Foods, Chipotle plans relocation

By Torrey Kim 06/01/18

Consumer Insights

What are VCs looking for in the food, beverage arena?

By Torrey Kim 05/10/18

Food

P&G’s acquisition, consumers’ favorite eateries, SUPERVALU’s latest news

By Torrey Kim 04/26/18

Restaurant and Foodservice

How to know when it’s time for a restaurant to add more locations

By Torrey Kim 04/13/18

Food Retail

How to boost in-store bakery sales

By Torrey Kim 03/06/18

Food

Top 10: Kraft Heinz’s breakfast offering, millennial shopping habits

By Torrey Kim 03/01/18

CPG

Optimizing CPG packaging for e-commerce

By Torrey Kim 02/08/18

Food

Top 10: Keurig’s plan to acquire Dr Pepper, a new look for McDonald’s flagship location

By Torrey Kim 02/01/18

Food Retail

How grocers can retain quality employees

By Torrey Kim 01/22/18

Food Retail

How to design a successful in-store promotional program

By Torrey Kim 01/08/18

Food

Top 10: Changes on track at Nestle, Kroger, Papa John’s

By Torrey Kim 12/28/17

Restaurant and Foodservice

5 Restaurant staffing best practices

By Torrey Kim 12/17/17

Restaurant and Foodservice

Is zero waste achievable in the restaurant industry?

By Torrey Kim 12/04/17

Food

Should grocers offer dietitians’ services to shoppers?

By Torrey Kim 11/04/17

Food

Top 10: Toll of wildfires on wine, Conagra’s strategy and an investment for Culver’s

By Torrey Kim 10/19/17

CPG

How to gain shelf space with grocers

By Torrey Kim 10/08/17

Consumer Insights

How to turn restaurant data analytics into increased sales

By Torrey Kim 09/23/17

Consumer Insights

How personalized marketing and owned media can capture consumers’ attention

By Torrey Kim 09/21/17

Consumer Insights

3 ways digitization is changing the future of grocery retail

By Torrey Kim 09/16/17

Food

Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods dominates this week’s top 10

By Torrey Kim 09/01/17

Food

Meatless options make headway in more groceries, restaurants

By Torrey Kim 08/18/17

Restaurant and Foodservice

Overcoming the challenges of local sourcing

By Torrey Kim 07/29/17

Food

New Hershey and Coca-Cola products, Walmart’s Pickup Towers and McDonald’s fashion foray

By Torrey Kim 07/27/17

Restaurant and Foodservice

How restaurants can launch effective delivery services

By Torrey Kim 07/18/17

Food

Yogurt launches, Kroger’s readiness for competition and Burger King’s triumph

By Torrey Kim 06/30/17

Food

Lidl’s US debut, Amazon’s big purchase and the future of Whole Foods

By Torrey Kim 06/22/17

Restaurant and Foodservice

3 tips help ease the transition from food supplier to restaurateur

By Torrey Kim 06/04/17

Food

Kraft Heinz’s acquisition outlook, ALDI’s prices, Chick-fil-A’s new sandwich

By Torrey Kim 05/18/17

Consumer Insights

When is a craft beverage no longer considered “craft?”

By Torrey Kim 05/06/17

Consumer Insights

What’s behind the tea movement?

By Torrey Kim 04/22/17

Food

Top 10: Danone’s plans for Stonyfield, JAB’s Panera acquisition, Wegmans’ new CEO

By Torrey Kim 04/06/17

Restaurant and Foodservice

Q&A: Denny’s CMO John Dillon on the chain’s strategy and successes

By Torrey Kim 04/03/17

Food

How dietitians help propel KIND Snacks’ nutritional goals

By Torrey Kim 03/24/17

Food

Top 10: PepsiCo’s plans, customers’ favorite eateries, Wal-Mart’s top sellers

By Torrey Kim 03/16/17

Restaurant and Foodservice

Q&A: How social media, word of mouth propelled Arby’s first secret menu item

By Torrey Kim 03/05/17

CPG

How CPG brands can thrive with e-commerce

By Torrey Kim 03/01/17

Food Retail

Should groceries have sommeliers on staff?

By Torrey Kim 02/11/17

Food

Top 10: Amazon’s best-selling snacks, Wal-Mart’s c-store plans

By Torrey Kim 02/09/17

Food

Top 10: Futuristic snack food bag, Campbell CEO’s vision, restaurant and grocery trends

By Torrey Kim 01/26/17

Food

2017 food and beverage policy roundup

By Torrey Kim 01/18/17

CPG

How to share your brand’s animal welfare information

By Torrey Kim 12/16/16

CPG

Social missions help food, beverage brands boost consumer loyalty

By Torrey Kim 12/06/16

Consumer Insights

Craft wine movement gains traction

By Torrey Kim 11/25/16

Restaurant and Foodservice

Q&A: Dunkin’ Donuts supports sustainability with DD Green Achievement

By Torrey Kim 11/18/16

Food

Top 10: Amazon makes grocery plans, Arby’s tests venison sandwiches

By Torrey Kim 11/03/16

Food Retail

Q&A: Accenture study sheds light on the importance of ROI when building loyalty programs

By Torrey Kim 11/02/16

Consumer Insights

What will Generation Alpha’s trends be?

By Torrey Kim 10/25/16

Food Retail

Loyalty apps can’t replace store associate feedback

By Torrey Kim 10/24/16

Food

Top 10: Taco Bell remodels stores, Mario Batali gets state dinner role

By Torrey Kim 10/20/16

Food

Top 10: Overtime law delay, Hershey’s latest candy bar innovation

By Torrey Kim 10/06/16

Articles by Torrey Kim

How can grocers and food producers cater to flexitarians?

Top 10: Campbell highlights new soup strategy, Chick-fil-A’s rankings, the future of food retail

Top 10: Kraft’s Salad Frosting, Walmart’s plans, McDonald’s campus sale

How ultra-rare, premium spirits are cultivating mass followings

Top 10: Kraft Heinz’s latest partnership, millennial parents’ restaurant desires, Walmart’s AI tech

The pros and cons of coupons in the restaurant space

How the pet food market is entering the premium space

Top 10: Kraft Heinz’s unicorn innovation, chef awards, Target’s snack bar plans

How retail positioning helps boost CPG sales

A strategic approach to using personalized marketing messages

How general merchandise products are striving toward clean-label

Do demos really help food brands boost sales and build buzz?

5 questions with Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association

Top 10: Bush’s snack chips, shoppers’ favorite grocers, hot menu trends

Where does cannabis stand in the alcoholic beverage market?

Is micro-catering coming to an office near you?

How the mocktail culture has affected bar bills

Top 10: Whole Foods’ trend predictions, Kellogg’s new sales structure, Thanksgiving pies

Will the trend toward simplified packaging continue?

How software can help make supply chains more efficient in the face of trucking shortages

Top 10: Most Stuf Oreos, Kroger’s trend predictions, McDonald’s new breakfast sandwich

What the US CPG industry can learn from China

Top 10: Hershey’s acquisition of Pirate Brands, Kroger’s Wis. plans, consumers’ favorite eateries

3 ways brands connect the customer experience across in-store and digital channels

4 tips from CPG executives on the future of brands

How consumer interest in healthy food is prompting an evolution in grocery retail

Shifting toward transparency in food, beverage and personal care products

Top 10: Schlotzsky’s name change, Quest’s pizza launch and Kroger’s tech focus

Top 10: Fresh Market’s turnaround plan, new snack rollouts and Chick-fil-A’s promotion

Trending the rise of low- and no-alcohol beverages

Top 10: Amazon expands Whole Foods discounts, PepsiCo buys Bare Foods, Chipotle plans relocation

What are VCs looking for in the food, beverage arena?

P&G’s acquisition, consumers’ favorite eateries, SUPERVALU’s latest news

How to know when it’s time for a restaurant to add more locations

How to boost in-store bakery sales

Top 10: Kraft Heinz’s breakfast offering, millennial shopping habits

Optimizing CPG packaging for e-commerce

Top 10: Keurig’s plan to acquire Dr Pepper, a new look for McDonald’s flagship location

How grocers can retain quality employees

How to design a successful in-store promotional program

Top 10: Changes on track at Nestle, Kroger, Papa John’s

5 Restaurant staffing best practices

Is zero waste achievable in the restaurant industry?

Should grocers offer dietitians’ services to shoppers?

Top 10: Toll of wildfires on wine, Conagra’s strategy and an investment for Culver’s

How to gain shelf space with grocers

How to turn restaurant data analytics into increased sales

How personalized marketing and owned media can capture consumers’ attention

3 ways digitization is changing the future of grocery retail

Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods dominates this week’s top 10

Meatless options make headway in more groceries, restaurants

Overcoming the challenges of local sourcing

New Hershey and Coca-Cola products, Walmart’s Pickup Towers and McDonald’s fashion foray

How restaurants can launch effective delivery services

Yogurt launches, Kroger’s readiness for competition and Burger King’s triumph

Lidl’s US debut, Amazon’s big purchase and the future of Whole Foods

3 tips help ease the transition from food supplier to restaurateur

Kraft Heinz’s acquisition outlook, ALDI’s prices, Chick-fil-A’s new sandwich

When is a craft beverage no longer considered “craft?”

What’s behind the tea movement?

Top 10: Danone’s plans for Stonyfield, JAB’s Panera acquisition, Wegmans’ new CEO

Q&A: Denny’s CMO John Dillon on the chain’s strategy and successes

How dietitians help propel KIND Snacks’ nutritional goals

Top 10: PepsiCo’s plans, customers’ favorite eateries, Wal-Mart’s top sellers

Q&A: How social media, word of mouth propelled Arby’s first secret menu item

How CPG brands can thrive with e-commerce

Should groceries have sommeliers on staff?

Top 10: Amazon’s best-selling snacks, Wal-Mart’s c-store plans

Top 10: Futuristic snack food bag, Campbell CEO’s vision, restaurant and grocery trends

2017 food and beverage policy roundup

How to share your brand’s animal welfare information

Social missions help food, beverage brands boost consumer loyalty

Craft wine movement gains traction

Q&A: Dunkin’ Donuts supports sustainability with DD Green Achievement

Top 10: Amazon makes grocery plans, Arby’s tests venison sandwiches

Q&A: Accenture study sheds light on the importance of ROI when building loyalty programs

What will Generation Alpha’s trends be?

Loyalty apps can’t replace store associate feedback