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Consumers want to be able to provide healthy dinners for their families, but it can be a challenge for working parents to find the time to plan out a meal. Some companies, however, are creating new ways for consumers to come across recipes and seamlessly shop for the ingredients online. Through these platforms, CPGbrands and grocery retailers can market directly to consumers through shopping lists generated by companies like Myxx. Co-Founder Monica Wood tells PYMNTS how her platform is creating value for consumers and marketing opportunities for brands. Read More...

Consumers want to know where their food came from and how it was grown, and they’ll gladly pay a premium for the fresh stuff. Some tech companies are using blockchain to offer insight into the supply chain. Freight Farms, however, has a different approach: Using shipping crates and data, it’s bringing the supply chain straight to consumers via farms-in-a-box. Co-Founders Brad McNamara and Jon Friedman told PYMNTS how they’re optimizing value creation along the entire supply chain and what it could mean for “Big Agra.” Read More...

Consumers want their food fast and don’t always want to wait in line at a quick-service restaurant (QSR). As a result, some brands are innovating by making the ordering and checkout process easier. Through mobile apps, restaurants can speed up the order process, and consumers can get some nice perks along the way. For restaurants considering developing an app, here are five features that drive restaurant innovation. Read More...