Instacart debuts AI-driven ‘smart carts’ to NYC retailers

The future is in aisle five. Artificial intelligence-powered smart carts are rolling out in Big Apple supermarkets — and they do practically everything except cook the food. Instacart’s Caper Carts use AI to identify items, their price and the weight of produce — and allow shoppers to check out stress-free with a click on a … Read more

Fast food titans Taco Bell, Pizza Hut going ‘AI-first’ with new innovations

Yum! Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill restaurants, is embracing technology with plans for “AI-powered” fast food, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The company has been increasing investment in technology and automation, with about 45%, or $30 billion, of sales being digital – nearly twice what it … Read more

Costco exec Richard Galanti provides update on whether beloved $1.50 hot dog, soda combo price will change

Departing Costco CFO Richard Galanti provided an update Tuesday on whether customers might see changes to the cost of the warehouse retailer’s $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. The deal “is probably safe for a while” after his decades-long tenure as Costco’s CFO ends Friday, Galanti told Bloomberg. Former Kroger CFO Gary Millerchip will succeed Galanti. The hot … Read more

Steve Ells’ plant-based, robot-run fast food startup Kernel scores NFL stars as investors, sets launch date

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ plant-based, robot-powered fast-food startup Kernel is set to open its first location next month -– and has scored New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones as an investor, The Post has learned. Jones and Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields – who adheres to a strict vegan diet – have each received equity … Read more

2023’s top food trends, according to TikTok? Cottage cheese, smash burger tacos, feta eggs and frozen Fruit Roll-Ups are just a few

Whether we like it or not, our palates and cravings are probably being shaped by what we see on social media, whether it is on Instagram or TikTok. You see it, you want it, you (might) make it. Each year, TikTok releases its findings on what has been trending, based on internal research and data … Read more