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?? When you think of pizza, do you think of convenience stores? It seems like you should. In 2024, 199 million servings of pizza were ordered from c-stores—and Casey's (the gas station) is now the 5th largest pizza chain in the US, selling over 45 million pizzas last year alone. Now, brands like 7-Eleven are expanding their pizza offerings to tap into this new opportunity. C-stores are working to become your go-to one-stop corner shop, and pizza might be the first step. #Pizza #Food #Foodservice #Convenience #FoodAndBeverage #FoodMarketing Source: Aug 2023-Aug 2024, Circana CREST consumer survey data

We’re here in person in Las Vegas at Adobe Summit to learn what’s next in the world of marketing and advertising. It’s important to stay agile and adaptive, so this show has brought industry leaders together for expert-led sessions and valuable trainings. This is a can’t-miss opportunity to talk the future of technological innovation, generative AI and personalization at scale, with the added value of networking and connecting with other passionate industry peers. Even those Esrockers who couldn’t attend in person are attending online! #AdobeSummit #Marketing #Advertising

It's Pi Day! At Esrock, we love numbers, math and analytics?the same way we love food.?So, we had to open the Uber Eats app and order a curated selection of pizza pies to celebrate this holiday.? Shout out to Giordano's - Famous Stuffed Pizza, Zazzo's, Stix & Stones and ALDI USA's Mama Cozzi's for making such delicious pies! #PiDay #HappyPiDay #Pizza #Food #FoodAndBeverage #FoodMarketing

Let's reach a conclusion for an age-old debate. Is a square-cut pizza the best? Or is it a triangle-cut pizza?? #Pizza #Food #Foodservice #FoodAndBeverage #FoodMarketing

Another successful COEX is in the books! This show brings together the food-away-from-home industry to discuss insights, trends, strategy and innovation. It's a constant support in our pursuit to continually maximize our agility and stay up to date on all the industry news. #COEX2025 #IFMATheFoodAwayFromHomeAssociation #StrongerTogether #FuelingInnovation

We're here at the transformative event—Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) Leadership Conference. From the keynote speakers to the education sessions and networking opportunities, coming together to form community and follow our limitless journeys has been genuinely exciting and empowering! #WFFLimitless

Spicy foods are all the buzz—1/3 of people love spicy foods and nearly 2/5 of people like it. Here’s a breakdown of the five fascinating reasons why spicy food lovers can’t get enough and why chefs and food manufacturers are capitalizing on this trend: 1. Endorphin Rush: Eating spicy food triggers your brain to release endorphins, giving you a natural high! 2. Taste Adventure: Spicy food enthusiasts crave the thrill of exploring bold flavors that pack a punch. 3. Metabolism Boost: Some studies suggest that spicy foods can rev up your metabolism. 4. Cultural Connection: Across the globe, spicy dishes are a staple, reflecting rich cultural traditions. 5. Heat Tolerance: Over time, spice lovers develop a higher tolerance, making them true heat connoisseurs. If you want to hear more about the swicy food trend, check out our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gDeKhrXp Source: CivicScience “5 Things You Didn’t Know About People Who Love Spicy Food” January 2023 #FoodScience #Science #Swicy #FoodTrends #SweetAndSpicy

One-third of consumers love spicy according to CivicScience, so it’s no surprise that brands are finding new ways to work sweet and spicy flavors into their snacks. In our latest What’s New in Food, Kevin and industry friends Fleur Veldhoven, VP of Marketing at Nestlé Professional Solutions, and Johnny Hughes, consultant and former Senior VP of Foodservice at Tyson Foods, sample three trending “swicy” snacks. Check out their hot takes to see what’s sweet and what brings the heat. https://lnkd.in/gDeKhrXp #Swicy #SweetAndSpicy #FoodTrends #LTOs Source: CivicScience “5 Things You Didn’t Know About People Who Love Spicy Food” January 2023

We’re so back. Find our Esrockers walking the show floors again this upcoming tradeshow season. We’re all locked in and ready to talk to?you. As always, we’ll be in the red shoes. #WFFLimitless #TheNAFEMShow #COEX2025 #AdobeSummit2025 #PizzaExpo2025?

Did you hear about Post Malone's latest collab? He's working with OREO to launch a swirled creme cookie that combines salted caramel and shortbread flavor crème, sandwiched between an OREO chocolate cookie and a signature golden cookie. For sale in retail on Monday, February 3rd, this is sure to add another hit to both their collections. #Collaboration #Partnership #Innovation