Industry News
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A proxy statement revealed a large retail grocery
chain reached out to Safeway about a potential acquisition
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International News
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The U.S. agreed to allow Japan to retain tariffs
on rice and wheat, government sources said during
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Health News
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Cherries might reduce the risk or modify the severity
of arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, blood
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Washington News
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The Illinois Attorney General is investigating
complaints that Herbalife operates a pyramid scheme.
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Market News
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The price of coffee beans rose 85% this year
on concerns that dry weather in Brazil will damage
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The Food Institute's Mission
Timely, relevant and unbiased information about the food industry from farm to fork. A nonprofit organization founded in 1928, The American Institute of Food Distribution (The Food Institute) has a single purpose: providing information. The Food Institute was founded by Seattle food broker Gordon C. Corbaley who decided to put out a semi-regular posting for his principals -- mainly canners -- and his customers, so they could keep better informed about what was going on in the marketplace. More About us »
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The Who, What and Where of Consumer Spending
The Food Institute's Demographics of Consumer Food Spending 2013 provides in-depth information and insightful analysis on U.S. consumer food spending patterns. Designed for easy use, this annual study provides an easy-to-read breakdown of spending on food overall, food at-home, food away-from-home, and alcoholic beverages. Topics covered include age, income, career, education, race, gender and region of the U.S.
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Press Releases
Retailers made up 13% of all food industry mergers in 2013, in large part because of the exceptional year that supermarkets had.More »
Publications
"For the first time in 20 months, retail prices are matching what's happening on the wholesale level," said Brian Todd, president of the Food Institute.More »
