Top 10: Bourdain's passing, IHOP’s name, Sabra's hummus

The art of trendspotting is about identifying tiny real-world innovations that show the potential for scalable, behavioral use by real consumers.

Food halls are continuing to trend across the country in cities small and large, popping up in anywhere from old bread factories to the long-vacant open markets of yesteryear.

This week’s most popular stories ran the gamut, from big news about big CPG companies to a bevy of fast food news.

Offering sugar-free craft beverages sweetened with stevia can help recapture sales that have slipped as consumers look to reduce their sugar intake.

Find out what's behind the popularity of low-alcohol and alcohol-free beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.

News of Amazon’s plan to extend discounts at Whole Foods for Prime members struck a chord with readers this week, as did stories from PepsiCo and Chipotle.

Truffle flavor is trending on menus and versatile, affordable applications mean it’s not just for fine dining anymore.

Restaurants large and small are updating their operations to incorporate sustainability practices.

Changes at Campbell Soup, Wendy's new store design and Elon Musk's plan to enter the candy market got readers' attention this week.

Plant-based meat, new takes on cold coffee and culinary uses for yogurt were three of the top trends at this year's National Restaurant Association Show.

Turning the spotlight to casual dining and how the segment is adapting to evolving consumer expectations.

Emerging technologies such as facial recognition and robotics can help streamline operations and enhance the guest experience, panelists said during a session at The National Restaurant Association Show.

Independent eateries play to their strengths with service, unique concepts.

Big names in food retail and CPG made headlines this week with news on strategies for growth taking center stage.