Closing the Value Gap Through Quality & ExperienceFoodservice operators should take a close look at the worth of what they offer consumers, not just the price they charge. Trendspotting at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks ExpoMultisensorial experiences and "newstalgia" took center stage. Snacking Remains Popular, Though Momentum Slows in 2025 Snacking fulfills needs ranging from quick hunger fixes to indulgent cravings to wellness goals. NRA Show Predicts How to Future-Proof a Rapidly Evolving Industry Keynote address discusses how foodservice operators must empower people while embracing innovation. Positioning Candy & Snacks as the 'Better-to-You' Category Brands that help consumers feel/look good right now are winning, according to Alpha-Diver's Hunter Thurman. 7-Eleven Shifts to Become More Than a Retailer Its brands are part of the fabric of American culture, executives shared during the Path to Purchase Institute's Retail Media Summit. How Kwik Trip Cooked Up a Successful Company Culture Directors of foodservice Selia Kleine and Ben Wilson shared how people are as important as the menu during the 2025 Convenience Foodservice Exchange. Boosting Sales Through Enhanced Foodservice Programs M-PACT 2025 highlighted ways convenience retailers can increase the impact of their menus, regardless of their starting point. Permissible Indulgence Takes Center Stage at 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo Consumers want functional ingredients, multisensorial experiences and everything in between. VIEW ON DEMAND: Customer Engagement Strategies That Work This panel discussion, part of the 2025 Outstanding Independents Summit, examines the best ways for small operators to keep existing customers engaged and acquire new ones. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
