Friday Fast 5: Food & Beverage News to Know

Happy August Eve! Whether your plans for the last days of July include a trip to the beach or the farmers market, we're wishing you well. But before you close up shop for the weekend, let these trending food & beverage stories inspire you.

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• Is your packaging keeping up with the changing shopping habits?

• 7 immigrant-owned food brands to add some spice to your kitchen

• Would you pay $250 for a pair of KFC-inspired sandals?

• Topo Chico spiked seltzer is about to be a thing and we are here for it.

• Plant-based... corned beef??? Yep.

BONUS: Miss our IG Live with Auzerais Bellamy of Brooklyn-based Blondery? Watch the full IGTV here.

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