Jacob Landry

A growing trend in the restaurant industry is reshaping how premium products are positioned. Chubby Cattle BBQ, a Wagyu-focused dining concept, is expanding into more markets while offering an all-you-can-eat format that blends accessibility with premium quality. https://lnkd.in/exfZcgNb This reflects a broader shift toward premiumization in casual dining. Instead of limiting high-quality ingredients like Wagyu to fine dining, brands are finding ways to make them more accessible while still maintaining a strong experience. From a business perspective, this creates a compelling opportunity. Concepts that successfully balance scalability and premium positioning are better positioned to capture demand in competitive markets.

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This is great news for organic farmers and American families! The news that money promised under The Transition to Organic Partnership Program will be paid means organic farmers can plant and harvest in confidence and all of us can eat better and live healthier lives. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eTq6sMxb

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On this week's CPG Vibes we featured HiTouch Libations DSD and the executive team: Czar Daniolco, James Boyer, and Matthew Antonacci. In this clip from the show, James talks about how they are distributing fast moving products and what consumers are looking for on a daily basis

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Those of us in agriculture know that women have been vital contributors to their family farms for a very long time. And, like I shared recently with Kelly Massicot on Louisiana Life Magazine’s Louisiana Insider podcast, women are also leading, innovating and driving growth across America’s farms and within our agriculture sector. On National Women in Agriculture Day, I find myself reflecting on my own journey and the path my sisters and I have taken together. Growing up on our father’s Louisiana rice farm instilled in us a deep respect for the land and the work it takes to bring food from seed to table. From those early days, we envisioned a way to share our farm’s legacy and values with families beyond our community. That vision became 4Sisters Rice—a women‑founded brand rooted in sustainability, traceability, and quality. Together, we bring organic and natural rice products from our family’s fields to tables across the country, while honoring the legacy and stewardship our father began. Authenticity isn’t just something we talk about; it’s what guides how we show up every day, how we tell our story, and how we lead in an industry where women continue to break new ground. Here’s to continuing that vision and inspiring the next generation of women in agriculture. #WomenInAgricultureDay #WomenInAg #WomanOwned 

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Ever wonder which beers truly deserve the spotlight on your taplist? Your sales data already knows. And ignoring it could be costing you margin and momentum. In my latest article, I dig into how breweries are using real-time keg depletion and POS exports to let data—not gut—decide what stays on draft. From Untappd’s 2024 “Year in Beer” showing Pale Lager/Pilsner as the #2 style worldwide, to 2025 on-premise data confirming light lagers are outpacing sours and session IPAs, the signals are clear: crisp, lower-ABV beers are here to stay. The formula? Segment taps by job: thirst quenchers (lagers, pils), signature hops (flagship IPA + rotations), explorers (seasonals, sours), and access (NA draft). Track the fastest-kicking kegs, promote winners to permanent slots, and publish a monthly “Draft Index” to keep guests engaged. Curious how turning numbers into narratives could sharpen your lineup and boost loyalty?

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