You know, it’s kind of wild how important technology has snuck into the food and libation world. Not long agone, cooking meant guessing a little, following fashions, perhaps burning commodity formerly in a while. Now? Smart kitchens are popping up far and wide, and force chains are nearly allowing for themselves. It’s like the future still moved into our presses.  Smart...

Let’s be honest. Almost every new product idea sounds great in a meeting. Someone says, “people will love this,” and for a moment, it feels true. But once you step into the real world, things shift quickly. Tastes are unpredictable. Trends move fast. And the shelf? It’s crowded already. This is where cpg product development starts separating hype from reality. It’s...