--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Technology description: Technology | The snacking blog devoted to helping foodservice operators feed their snack sales success. Track the latest snack trends. Get insights and statistics to help improve customer service, inform menu innovation and encourage a higher check average. --- [![Click to visit the Mondelez International Away From Home website](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/mdla-afh-logo-horizontal.svg)](https://www.mondelezawayfromhome.com/) - [Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/trends) - [Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/operations) - [Culinary](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/culinary) - Subscribe # Technology [![Featured image for article: Accelerating Advances: Catching Up with Fast Casual](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kentaro-toma-VZPk1yWtPIk-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/accelerating-advances-catching-up-with-fast-casual) ## [Accelerating Advances: Catching Up with Fast Casual](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/accelerating-advances-catching-up-with-fast-casual) August 1, 2023 Once the pandemic began propelling the rapid integration and expansion of drive-thrus and delivery, it was off to the races for the fast-casual segmen... 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Get the latest news, trends and insights from Mondelēz Foodservice. ## More in Technology [![The Future, Now: Advances Feed Growing Appetite for Foodservice Automation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/automaation-post-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/smaller-faster-smarter-automated-restaurant-formats-feed-future-of-foodservice) ## [The Future, Now: Advances Feed Growing Appetite for Foodservice Automation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/smaller-faster-smarter-automated-restaurant-formats-feed-future-of-foodservice) January 28, 2025 Explore how foodservice automation is transforming the industry with AI-powered solutions, robotics, and smart tech, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer experiences. 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