Episode 34

3Squares Live! welcomes Jane Freiman, Fri., March 30! Founder of Smart Kitchen Insights, Jane talks kitchen trends most likely to impact the food industry in the next five years (including invisible kitchens), and how demographics and climate change could shape the kitchen of tomorrow.

3Squares Live! Invisible Kitchens and More Kitchen Trends with Jane Freiman

The Squares’ own Kevin Ryan, founder and CEO of Malachite Strategy and Research discusses how brands may be missing the mark on consumer needs, the rise of “cozy cardio” and the next evolution in coffee. Each month, 3Squares tackle topics shaping the food industry, provide unique takes on the latest trends – and have fun doing it. Tune in to learn – and laugh!

3Squares Live! Are Brands Missing the Mark?

What is JOMO? Learn about the growing “homebody” movement and other important 2024 trends, including how consumers are rethinking brand loyalty, as 3Squares welcomes Locke Hilderbrand with Brainwrk, a consumer research and strategy consultancy focused on marketplace behavior and actionable forecasting.

3Squares Live! 2024 Trends with Locke Hilderbrand of Brainwrk

What’s hot and what’s not for today’s online CPG brands? Join us for the Fri., Dec. 15, edition of 3Squares Live! Charlie, Susan and Kevin welcome guest Lucas Ballasy, CXO of Barrel NY, which partners with brands to design, build and optimize web experiences. See how food and beverage companies can up their online game!&nbsp;And take the holiday food quiz! Do you know how many calories the average person consumes Christmas day? Tune in and find out!&nbsp;

3Squares Live! Upping Your Online Game

3Squares Live! The Future of Plant-Based

Global sustainability heavy-hitter Christine Daugherty, who has served in roles with the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, PepsiCo and Tyson Foods, joins 3Squares Live! for the Fri., Oct. 27, edition. She discusses the state of sustainability and how companies in the food system can and are working to achieve their climate goals.

3Squares Live! Global Sustainability Expert Christine Daugherty

3Squares Live! AI in Food with The Spoon's Michael Wolf

Americans eat 5x a day on average and that means a lot of time in the kitchen. But how much time is it really? In this episode, 3Squares Live! welcomes Darren Seifer, Circana Food &amp; Beverage Industry Advisor, Fri. Aug. 25, for a chat about how kitchens are changing and Americans are cooking in a post-pandemic world. Starting with the gadgets and appliances we’re buying to social media, Gen Z and technology, opportunity is everywhere to engage home cooks in new and exciting ways. And test your knowledge on fast food restaurants and founders during Kevin's quiz!

3Squares Live! Food Trends Expert Darren Seifer of Circana

3Squares Live! welcomes Janet Riley, a food industry strategist who has led the meat industry’s response to high profile controversies and whose quick wit and knowledge of hot dog history earned her the title: “The Queen of Wien!” (A title she relishes.) Tune in as the 3Squares and their esteemed guest talk hotdog history, the “real” ingredients and why the world’s love for hotdogs isn’t going away. Register for CFI's monthly 3Squares webcast at foodintegrity.org.

3Squares Live! "The Queen of Wein" Janet Riley 

Decoding and Dishing on the Future of Food.

Ever get lost in the supermarket? Let The 3 Squares be your guides.Learn about what is coming to your plate, how it is produced, and why it matters.Get insight from industry insiders and leaders and learn some fun facts about food for your next dinner party. Foodies and Food Scientists. Connoisseurs and Restaurateurs. All are welcome at our table. Subscribe to 3 Squares today. We'll leave a seat open for you.

3 Squares: Dishing On the Food Industry

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