Spain’s first African swine fever outbreak in 30 years has rattled the global pork trade, jeopardizing billions of dollars in exports. With bans from China, Taiwan, Britain, and Mexico, industry leaders face a high-stakes test of market resilience.
The Private Label Manufacturers Association’s sold-out 2025 showcase spotlighted protein-plus, gut-health sodas, and Dubai-style indulgence. Industry leaders underscored private label as core strategy, urging suppliers to think globally, not locally.
Nisshin OilliO America’s new B2B hub helps restaurants improve kitchen efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate menu value.
Informed Shoppers are reshaping retail, demanding transparency, wellness, and sustainability. Retailers clinging to legacy formulas risk irrelevance, while those embracing ingredient clarity and tech-driven discovery stand to capture tomorrow’s discerning consumer.
Panera’s “RISE” overhaul tackles shrinkflation, menu missteps, and stalled growth with a $7 billion sales target by 2028. CEO Paul Carbone vows bigger portions, sharper value, and renewed relevance amid fierce fast casual competition.
Recent product innovations and health & wellness macrotrends show that plant-based brands offering protein-added benefits will stimulate the next phase of growth. Already, national CPGs like Danone are bringing a protein value proposition to their legacy lines.
Fiber and metabolic eating are poised to eclipse protein and fasting in 2026, reshaping diet trends. GLP-1 drug influence and global flavors will drive menus toward nutrient density, smaller portions, and adventurous health-forward dining.
Wendy’s “Project Fresh” turnaround slashes 200–300 U.S. units after steep sales declines, while global growth continues. Interim CEO Ken Cook bets efficiency, tech, and sharper value plays can revive the brand.
SAN ANTONIO – Foodservice distributors, manufacturers, operators, and insights teams gathered at the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Nov. 18-20, for Distribution Market Advantage’s 2025 Fall Conference. At the event, presentations and panel discussions focused on …
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping consumer habits, pushing food makers and restaurants to rethink portions, menus, and indulgence. Circana forecasts lasting demand for protein-rich, wellness-focused options as health-conscious behaviors persist even beyond GLP-1 use.
Hemp-derived THC drinks have boomed in recent months due to a legal loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill. However, Congress passed a bill last week that contained a surprise provision banning nearly all hemp-derived consumer products within one year, sending shockwaves through the emerging industry.
As FI’s European correspondent noted, health-tech stole the spotlight at Web Summit 2025 in Portugal, while FoodTech barely whispered. The real opportunity? Embedding nutrition into predictive health ecosystems.
Tony Roma’s CEO Mina Haque is modernizing the legacy chain with tech upgrades and Gen Z-friendly menu tweaks, without alienating loyal fans. Her slow, strategic approach and legal savvy are reshaping the brand’s future.
Inflation, labor shortages, and rising costs are squeezing foodservice hiring, with 2025 job projections hitting a 15-year low. Operators are turning to tech and retention strategies to weather the storm.
Regional Indian cuisines are quickly becoming America’s next big flavor wave, with soaring Yelp searches, viral tiffin videos, and high-profile restaurant openings shining a spotlight on Kerala, Goa, Nagaland, the Himalayas, and beyond.
Tariff rollbacks on over 200 food items, including coffee and beef, promise relief for grocers and manufacturers alike. Industry leaders cheer the move as a win for affordability, supply chains, and global trade ties.
The ByHeart recall is a stark reminder that crisis readiness isn’t optional – it’s a brand imperative. F&B leaders must treat recalls as enterprise-wide events and build muscle memory through proactive, AI-augmented preparedness.
Inflation-weary consumers are fueling a shift from value meals to value-driven holiday shopping, with retailers responding through bundled bargains. Convenience and cost-consciousness are redefining seasonal food strategies and gift spending.
According to a new report, Buc-ee’s has surprisingly worked its way to the top of the quick-service charts, redefining fast food with convenience and cult-like appeal. As nontraditional players surge, legacy brands must rethink speed, snacking, and breakfast.
Transaction enables reemployment opportunities for local workforce and supports continued beverage production in the region PITTSBURGH., November 17, 2025 (FI NEWSWIRE) –Harry Davis & Company (HDC), a third-generation advisory firm specializing in the food and …
In late 2025, margins are getting squeezed from every direction – ingredients, wages, tariffs – and restaurants are feeling the burn. As costs climb, adaptability isn’t optional; it’s the only way to stay on the menu.
In The Food Institute’s latest Food for Thought Leadership episode, Robyn Carter of Jump Rope Innovation explains how consumers’ demand for authenticity and simplicity is reshaping food retail, restaurants, and wellness, and why “real” is the future of food.
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks baristas will walk out on the job in over 40 U.S. cities in an open-ended strike. Starbucks Workers United, which represents employees at more than 550 U.S. Starbucks stores, said the strike will begin at 4 p.m. local time.
Gen X is entering its peak spending years, favoring branded, practical food products that deliver real value. F&B leaders should act fast, because this discerning, high-ROI cohort won’t wait for promises to pan out.
As investors managing $11.5 trillion push food giants like Danone, Walmart, and Amazon to diversify their protein portfolios, the message is clear: Sustainability and resilience depend on innovation. From mycelium to electro-fermented proteins, emerging alt-protein technologies are reshaping the future of food production, and investors are hoping to fund it.
Agentic AI is reshaping food tech, driving smarter service and explosive growth. But as automation deepens, legal battles and leadership shakeups hint at a turbulent future.
Target is slashing prices on 3,000 grocery and essentials SKUs ahead of a shaky holiday season, reigniting retail’s value wars. As inflation-weary consumers hunt for deals, global grocers are racing to stay in their baskets.
Once a natural foods juggernaut, Hain Celestial is now a cautionary tale of over-acquisition and underperformance. After a decade of turnarounds, the cupboard of fixes appears bare, and time is running out.
A deadly Listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta has triggered massive recalls and renewed scrutiny of sanitation lapses. Experts warn that cold-loving pathogens and hyper-efficient supply chains are a recipe for cross-brand disaster.
Fiber is shedding its stodgy image and emerging as a gut-health powerhouse, flavor-forward snack hero, and even a microplastic-fighting ally. From baby formula to seaweed chips, it’s the next big thing in functional food.
Coffee raves are transforming cafés into wellness-driven, daytime social hubs and boosting margins in the process. As Gen Z redefines nightlife, savvy operators are brewing community, culture, and commerce, all in one.
Plant-based brands, unique textures, and bold global flavors are reshaping the ice cream category. As billion-dollar deals churn, brands are focused on innovation in a competitive, sensory-driven market.
