The Food Institute

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A Brand Website’s Role in Retail Discovery

Venus Wafers is modernizing food manufacturing with automation to boost efficiency, enhance safety, and maintain product quality—all while investing in its workforce and long-standing legacy.

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Mid-Year Update: The State of the Specialty Food Industry

At the recent Summer Fancy Food Show, industry leaders discussed the promising future for specialty food makers. Despite economic headwinds, consumers are expected to largely increase or maintain their consumption in many key categories.

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Beef Prices Hit Record High, Restaurants Rethink Menus

Facing record-high beef prices, restaurants are reworking menus and investing in vertical supply chains to stay afloat. Some are rebranding leaner protein choices as “wellness-driven,” while giants like Walmart cut out the middleman entirely.

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FI Spotlight: Authentic Italian Food Gives Consumers What They Really Want

Eataly's Head of Branded Products, Stefania Iacobelli, reveals how traditional Italian food culture meets modern consumer demand for authentic global flavors at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2025. Discover how Eataly's trusted brand leverages clean ...

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A US Foods-PFG Tie-Up is Surprising, Logical, and Far From Guaranteed

US Foods is eyeing a blockbuster merger with Performance Food Group, aiming to dominate the independent restaurant channel and outpace Sysco. But with steep costs and FTC hurdles, the deal’s anything but a sure thing.

Cracker Barrel Straddles the Fence Between the Past and Future

Peeling Back the Layers of the Banana Coffee Trend

Ferrero Group to Acquire Kellogg

Froot Loops in Bowl for Ferrero Acquisition of Kellogg

Feel the Burn: Nuanced, Functional Spice Experiences on the Rise

FI Spotlight: Authentic Italian Food Gives Consumers What They Really Want

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Why Food Industry Leaders Choose MenuData for Strategic Insights

Is Your Barcode More Powerful Than Your Brand?

FI Spotlight: What’s The Biggest Mistake Food Companies Make?

From Chaos to Control: How Canto Helps Food Companies Master Their Digital Content

FI Spotlight – Unlocking Global Markets: How Food Export Drives Business Growth

Solutions to Today’s Biggest Restaurant Challenges

FI Spotlight: Are Trade Shows Worth it? De Soi CEO Gets Real About ROI

Discover the Secret Behind Coco Fro’s Irresistible Plant Based Crunch

Latest Podcasts

FI Fast Break audio news: July 9, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on projections for an online spending surge during this week’s extended Amazon Prime Day event.

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FI Fast Break audio news: June 25, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break podcast notes how July brings another round of U.S. minimum wage increases in states such as Alaska.

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Grocery Grit: What’s in the Cart When Money’s Tight?

Nik Modi of RBC Capital Markets breaks down grocery trends and consumer behavior amid inflation, tariffs, and more.

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FI Fast Break audio news: June 18, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break podcast touches on the latest related to Pres. Trump’s tariff plans, and the outlook for the energy drink market.

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FI Fast Break audio news: June 11, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on a recent study that suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs alter the “taste perception” of users.

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The Three Keys to Data: Speed, Precision, and Efficiency

Tibersoft’s Suzanne Cwik details how your organization can harness the three keys to data: speed, efficiency, and precision.

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FI Fast Break audio news: June 4, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on how Americans are scaling back on summer travel plans due to economic uncertainty.

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FI Fast Break audio news: May 28, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on a new study suggesting that many GLP-1 drug users have reduced their beef intake.

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Winning in Better-for-You Food: The Top Seedz Playbook

Rebecca Brady, founder and CEO of Top Seedz, shares how she turned a homegrown idea into a rapidly scaling snack brand.

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Events

May

How 2D Barcodes Could Revolutionize Retail (Webinar)

May

Restaurant Industry Insights for 2025 (Webinar)

Jul

Eyes on the Aisle: A Mid-Year Food Retail Update (Webinar)

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FI Report June 2025