Consumers are pushing back as food prices climb and product quality slips, forcing brands to prove their value instead of relying on loyalty. Experts warn that transparency, experience and truly differentiated products matter more than ever in defending price.
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping consumer behavior as shoppers eat less, cook less, and seek convenient, small-portion meals marketed as GLP-1 friendly. Food companies are racing to protect revenue by pushing nutrient-dense, protein-forward products tailored to these shifting habits.
Companies like BevSource are positioning themselves as essential partners for brands chasing faster, smarter beverage development. Such companies offer deep formulation expertise and scale advantages that can help turn a promising drink concept into a commercially ready product.
Delta is dropping free snacks and drinks on short flights, sparking backlash from loyal customers who see the move as another cost-cutting measure. Critics warn the shift risks eroding customer trust at a moment when airlines can’t afford missteps.
At the 21st annual BMO Global Farm to Market conference, industry leaders discussed the impact of market volatility on agribusiness. Private label, prepared food convenience, and better-for-you beverages emerged as clear growth levers.
Mathieu Brisson of Prestige Maple Products shares how maple sugar and maple syrup are having a moment, recorded live at SIAL Canada 2026.
It seems one set of tariffs is declared unconstitutional and then another set get installed in the current day, but what’s really happening with tariffs? Sara Albrecht, Chairman of the Liberty Justice Center and founder of Swan Capital, talks about their recent Supreme Court win, how refunds might play out, and what to keep an eye on in the year to come.
In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, FI’s Fast Break podcast touches on Starbucks’ corporate layoffs, the latest in functional snacks, and more trending F&B news.
Mathieu Brisson of Prestige Maple Products shares how maple sugar and maple syrup are having a moment, recorded live at SIAL Canada 2026.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the surprising optimism of small business owners these days.
Julie Chapon shares the origin story of Yuka, which began as a personal mission to decode confusing food labels.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast discusses a new survey that reveals many consumers are completely fed up with America’s tipping practices.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast discusses a new report revealing that 31% of diners are visiting restaurant chains less often due to rising prices.
Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe lays out the restaurant labor market, and challenges operators to view it not as a cost but as a strategic investment.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on breakfast products’ ongoing move beyond the morning daypart, as brands are reformulating products for portability amid demand for all-day breakfast.
