The future of vertical farming is bright. Advanced technology and increasingly severe weather conditions that hurt outdoor farming are contributing to big growth, albeit from a very small base. And that growth will accelerate over …
Consumers resuming active lifestyles are still maintaining at-home habits, according to a new IRI report highlighting key trends and growth opportunities for CPG manufacturers and retailers. In April, food and beverage sales for at-home consumption …
General Mills and Constellation Brands both reported earnings today. Here’s a closer look at highlights from both reports: GENERAL MILLS Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights Net sales declined 10 % to $4.5 billion and organic net …
The plant-based ice cream sector is growing fast, with no signs of slowing on the horizon. At the end of March, snack bar brand KIND released seven flavors of frozen, plant-based desserts, reimagining their classic …
While Americans are paying more for everything from lumber to computer parts, and with most of the food industry contending with price increases, one surprising exception can be found: avocados. While often considered one of …
Pork has been making headlines of late, with one of the most notable updates being that prices for U.S. hogs have slipped since the Chinese government said its supplies have nearly fully recovered from African …
You thought 2020 was bad? This year has featured extreme drought conditions. Then, cicadas and grasshoppers. Now, the Pacific Northwest is getting walloped by a nearly unprecedented heatwave. Portland, Seattle, and swaths of western Canada …
Here’s a look into notable developments in the seafood market recently: SHRIMP’S ASCENT The global shrimp market size was valued at $31.6 billion in 2019, and is estimated to reach $54.6 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 9.2% …
While the world looked to the second half of 2021 as the “Great Reopening” following the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems the “Great Backlog” is a more apt name for the current shipping paradigm. From sweatpants …
Israeli startup Future Meat Technologies Ltd. is in talks with U.S. regulators to start offering its cell-based meat products in restaurants by the end of next year. THE WORLD’S FIRST INDUSTRIAL CULTURED MEAT PRODUCTION FACILITY …
As demand for chicken products rises, and the meat industry addresses anti-competitive behavior, Sanderson Farms Inc. is reportedly exploring a sale. POSSIBLE SANDERSON SALE Sanderson Farms tapped Centerview Partners for advice on its potential sale …
Food suppliers are turning to out-of-state workers and recruiters to fill job openings, with some even being paid six figure salaries. RENT-A-STAFFER BOOM Some New York food suppliers are hiring Alabama-based truckers as they can’t …
Frozen food experienced significant growth throughout the pandemic, and demand for the category remains sticky. Data suggest that the popularity will linger in the long term, as consumer shopping patterns continue to favor the convenience …
Dangerous heat waves in much of the western U.S. could soon break all-time temperature records. And, those temperatures are worsening drought conditions that were already plenty worrisome. The latest drought monitor released June 10 categorizes a …
Shef has raised $20 million to expand its homemade meal delivery marketplace. The company helps home chefs connect with customers by handling orders and getting the food delivered, reported TechCrunch (June 2). Back in 2019, …
Here are trending economic and food industry data points, as well as major economic and company earnings releases for the coming week: inflation analysis, earnings from Campbell Soup Company (CPB), Chewy, Inc. (CHWY), and more. …
Campbell’s Soup released its third-quarter results and updated full-year guidance this morning. Shares of the company (Ticker: CPB) are trading down close to 7% pre-market as of 8am ET as investors react to the results: Net …
While plant-based meat and dairy markets are saturated with options, vegan egg substitutes have been somewhat limited – until now. Growth of plant-based eggs According to a report by The Plant-Based Foods Association, U.S. plant-based …
The pandemic has forever changed the foodservice industry, especially how suppliers acquire and develop customers. And it’s a long time coming for an industry used to massive trade shows, guided cuttings and golf outings for …
These days, the prices of multiple commodities are liable to inspire a double take. Here’s a look the commodities with the most noteworthy price spikes of late. LOBSTER Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, it was …
The instant soup segment is at a crossroads of sorts. The global soup market is projected to reach $21 billion by 2027, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% for the forecast period, …
Meal-kit supplier HelloFresh has enjoyed a notable uptick in popularity since the outset of the pandemic. And, even as COVID-19 vaccinations have increased and consumers have started to dine in restaurants more and increase their …
Here are trending economic and food industry data points, as well as major economic and company earnings releases for the coming week: employment, earnings from The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) and more. Is America …
Ever had the odd feeling that something you buy regularly doesn’t look quite right? It’s more than the new colors on the label or a new shape. The price is the same, but … You’re …
In 2021, demand has been intense for pet food. And it makes sense, considering Americans are pampering pets like never before. Consider: adoption rates at U.S. animal shelters jumped as much as 40% in 2020 …
Influencer marketing has grown rapidly in recent years, and marketers are leveraging social media influencers to increase brand awareness. While the word “influencer” has been buzzing in the social media marketing world for years, there’s …
Like the Millennials before them, the buying habits of Generation Z (defined broadly as those born between the mid-to-late 1990s and the early 2010s) are coming into focus for food industry manufacturers, retailers, and marketers. …
JBS has made “significant progress” in resolving the cyberattack that hit its global operations and will have the vast majority of its plants operational today, reported Bloomberg (June 2). “Our systems are coming back online …
Food delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats became an essential service during the pandemic, when consumers were mostly confined to home and restaurants were closed to indoor patrons. But now that life is returning …
There’s a new wrinkle in the restaurant experience – and a new revenue stream: direct-to-consumer products featured on menus. The overall idea is not new. Lawry’s Prime Rib began marketing its signature seasoned salt in …
Cargill is backing “masks” for cows in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yes, you read that correctly. The mask-like device was developed by Zelp Ltd., which claims it can reduce methane emissions by more than …
Major meat producer JBS SA is grappling with a recent cybersecurity attack which affected servers supporting the company’s IT systems in North America and Australia. The attack disrupted two shifts and halted processing at one of Canada’s largest meatpacking plants, reported Bloomberg (May …
Chipotle’s half-decade commitment to sustainability largely serves as a blueprint for the foodservice segment. In 2018, Chipotle announced that, by the year 2020, the fast-casual chain aimed to divert half of all of its restaurant …
Here are trending economic and food industry data points, as well as major economic and company earnings releases for the coming week: food inflation, earnings from Cracker Barrel (CBRL), Sanderson Farms (SAFM), Costco (COST) and …
The modern concept of vertical farming was put forth in 1999 by Columbia University microbiologist Dickson Despommier, who along with his students, came up with a design of a skyscraper farm that could feed 50,000 people. …
Consumers are clearly eager to get out and spend after being cooped up at home for over a year, but as costs continue to rise, how much they’re willing to buy is limited. BOOSTED SPENDING …
