In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine a new trend that illustrates the financial struggles of many Americans: adults eating kids’ meals.
In other food and beverage industry news, a prolonged government shutdown could jam inspections, stall product launches, and choke supply chains, just as harvest season hits. For F&B leaders, strategic planning and regulatory clarity may be the next casualties. FI Focus
And finally, U.S. online holiday sales are expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025. Adobe Analytics projects that sales will rise 5.3% YoY to more than $250 billion, with Cyber Week driving 17.2% of overall holiday sales. Full Story
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