I'm a Houston resident and like most Houstonians I've been battling flood waters all week. One of the things I’ve been amazed by during Harvey is just how good the food industry is. Retail shelves that were decimated in the days of hasty pre-storm preparation were filled to abundance the next day, and grocery stores were among the first to open. A testament to the efficiency of our supply chain, the persistence of industry employees, and the overwhelming abundance of this wealthy nation.
Then there’s this local Pizza Hut Franchisee literally wading through flood waters to bring hot pizza to people. Awesome!
Upcoming Event
2020 Global Seafood Market Conference
Presentation Title: Emerging Restaurant Consumer Trends
Presenter: David Portalatin, Vice President, Food Industry Advisor
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 1:30pm
Location: JW Marriott Grande Lakes | Orlando, FL
Description: A generational change, shifting food values, and higher cost are among the challenges to growing total restaurant customer traffic. At the same time, outsized growth is being achieved across multiple platforms in the industry. This session will examine the emerging consumer behaviors that lead to growth opportunities in today’s rapidly changing restaurant market.
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