FDA Cuts Linked to Rise in Food Recalls: Impact on Customers, Retailers, Restaurants

🐔 Move Over Burgers 🐔 Numerator’s latest report examines chicken’s growth in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and how new “Chicken Increasers” are driving chicken share growth at non-traditional chains. Chicken Increasers (guests who increased their QSR chicken consumption over the last 52 weeks ending 7/20/2025) said their favorite things about QSR chicken items are: 🐔 Taste (43%) 🍽️ Convenience (37%) 💲 Affordability / value (32%) Chicken Increasers’ top purchase decision drivers are: 🐔 Chicken format (64%) 💲 Relative price (55%) 🐔 Healthiness of the chicken item (53%) 💪 Amount of protein (52%) View report: https://bit.ly/4mKU5fC #Numerator #QSR #restaurant #chicken #consumerinsights #consumerbehavior #quickservicerestaurants

Cargill identifies the "Big Four" steaks for foodservice menus 🥩 Ribeye, sirloin, filet and New York strip. According to Cargill, these cuts are essential offerings for today's menus. Key insights for operators: ➡️ Consumer preference - Diners consistently choose these cuts ➡️ Menu versatility - Suitable for both classic and innovative preparations ➡️Profitability - High demand and flexible use can improve menu margins. Read more key takeaways from Cargill's first-ever "State of Steak – Foodservice Edition" report 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wWdKS #steaks #foodservice #ConsumerTrends #steak #beef

Consumers are cutting their restaurant budgets in search of quality, affordable meals, and they’re increasingly finding them in the prepared foods sections of grocery stores, according to FMI- The Food Industry Association. FMI’s The Power of Foodservice at Retail 2025 report shows that shoppers are using a hybrid approach to meal preparation by combining cooking with semi- or fully-prepared deli items and leftovers. - FoodNavigator https://lnkd.in/g7RtiqNQ

The truth behind mayo labels Non-standardized claims impede the optimization of this ubiquitous foodservice ingredient. Mayonnaise is a versatile workhorse in kitchens across cuisines and foodservice segments, but operators might be missing out on its full potential. The sheer ubiquity of mayonnaise illustrates its importance in foodservice applications: Datassential reports that mayonnaise appears on 47% of all menus, and operators buy 485 million pounds of mayonnaise annually, according to data from Circana. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVMS6rB6 Source: Nation's Restaurant News #foodandbeverageindustry #food #service #ingredient #mayonnaise

Fresh food is fueling the next wave of convenience retail, but customers remain skeptical. 74% trust c-store food safety less than restaurants, and only 9% feel highly confident eating there. Trust will define who wins in the next chapter of convenience. Read more in the 2025 Logile Convenience Store Food Quality & Safety Report. #FoodSafety #Cstore #FreshFood

Convenience stores are increasing their investments into fresh food programs, but has consumer trust followed the increase in options? Our recent survey shows heavy skepticism from customers: "74% trust gas station or convenience store food safety less than restaurant food safety, and only 9% feel highly confident eating food from a gas station or convenience store." Consumer trust is the gateway to massive growth for c-stores. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3J4WuE7 #Cstore #ConveniencesStore #FreshFood #Logile

Ever walked into a convenience store craving something fresh… and walked out empty-handed? I have. It was one of those long road trips — I spotted a “Fresh Sandwiches Daily” sign and thought, why not? But when I opened the cooler, the lettuce looked tired, the labels were curling, and I wasn’t sure how “daily” those sandwiches really were. I left with a bottled water instead. That small moment stuck with me. Because it’s not just me — shoppers notice freshness, cleanliness, and confidence cues instantly. And as our new 2025 Logile, Inc. Convenience Store Food Quality & Safety Report reveals, I’m far from alone: - 79% of customers worry about contamination or spoilage - 67% look for visible signs of freshness before buying - 85% say they wouldn’t buy sushi or fresh food from a c-store they don’t trust But here’s the hopeful part: trust can be earned. With better visibility, consistent operations, and the right technology, c-stores can change perception — and boost sales. That’s what this new report is all about: closing the trust gap in convenience retail through smarter food quality, safety, and operational management. Read the full report to see what customers really think — and what leading retailers are doing to turn hesitation into loyalty. https://bit.ly/470TuAJ #ConvenienceRetail #FoodSafety #FreshPrepared #RetailOperations #CustomerExperience #LogileInsights

I've been drinking coffee from a local c-store for years, but trusting their fresh food? That took time. Once I made the leap, fresh fruit, sandwiches, and baked goods became staples for on-the-go meals. That's the untapped opportunity: if c-stores can earn widespread consumer trust in fresh food, they'll unlock a massive market currently dominated by others. #Cstore #ConvenienceStores #FreshFood #Logile

The C-store space is a sea of sameness. Fresh food was supposed to be the differentiator, but now everyone's in the game. This data proves the only competitive moat left isn't what's on your menu—it's whether customers trust you to serve it safely. When 74% of consumers are skeptical, the brand that wins on execution wins the market. Period.

🎄 Supporting Food Businesses This Festive Season 🎄 As the Christmas countdown begins, Food Safety Assist is proud to be working closely with a diverse group of clients preparing for audits, certifications, and customer expectations. ✅ 5 clients – BRCGS Storage & Distribution ✅ 1 client – BRCGS Food ✅ 1 client – BRCGS START! ✅ 3 clients – SALSA Certification ✅ 1 client – BRCGS Agents & Brokers ✅ 1 client – Major customer audit These businesses span a wide range of sectors including: 🥖 Bakery 🐟 Fresh fish production 🍬 Ambient sweets 🥫 Ambient ingredients 📦 Packaging 🥗 Fresh produce 🏭 General storage & distribution We’re proud to be part of their journey toward safer, stronger, and more resilient operations this Christmas and beyond. 🎅✨ #FoodSafetyAssist #BRCGSStorageAndDistribution #BRCGSFood #BRCGSStart #SALSAcertification #BRCGSAgentsAndBrokers #CustomerAuditSupport #FoodSafetySupport #BakeryIndustry #FreshFishProduction #AmbientIngredients #PackagingSolutions #FreshProduce #AmbientSweets #StorageAndDistribution #ChristmasReady #FoodIndustrySupport #FoodSafetyConsulting #AuditPreparation #FoodManufacturing #FoodDistribution #BRCGS #SALSA