Friday Fast 5: Food & Beverage News to Know This Week

Headed to Expo West next week? Here're 5 hot food and beverage stories to read up on before you go.

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Grocery store news

• Amazon Go grocery store opens in Seattle with no cashiers (New York Post)

Restaurant news

• Panera debuts $9/month unlimited coffee and tea subscription (Fast Company)

Plant-based developments

• Five premium plant-based snack brands form coalition (snackandbakery.com)

Food history

• The Food That Built America (History Channel)

Countdown to Expo West!

• Expo West 2020 Survival Guide: Part 1 (Foodboro)

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