U.S. Dairy Farmers Dump Milk

Food Institute Focus – U.S. Dairy Farmers Dump Milk

Canada’s Edibles Market

In October 2019, cannabis edibles became legal in Canada with Health Canada accepting applications from companies seeking to produce cannabis-derived goods. Brightfield Group, a market research firm specializing in the cannabis industry, projects Canada’s cannabis …

Cannabis Infusion Remains Hot Trend, But will FDA Throw Cold Water on It?

The Food Institute Focus – Cannabis Infusion Remains Hot Trend, But will FDA Throw Cold Water on It?

Success of Cannabis Beverages Relies on Emulsions

Erik Knutson foresees a time soon when Amsterdam-like clubs, where consumers can smoke or drink cannabis-infused products and socialize, will become commonplace in the U.S. “Cannabis-infused drink sales will continue to expand,” said Knutson, CEO …

FDA Seeks Scientific Data on CBD

The Food Institute Focus – FDA Seeks Scientific Data on CBD

Hemp Production Plan Pushes Forward

The Food Institute Focus – Hemp Production Plan Pushes Forward

California’s Grape Crush Drops

The Food Institute Focus – California’s Grape Crush Drops

Cattle Producers Need Operational Certainty

The Food Institute Focus – Cattle Producers Need Operational Certainty

Dropping Temps in Northwest Hurt Apricot Growers

The Food Institute Focus – Dropping Temps in Northwest Hurt Apricot Growers

Food Industry Gives Back

Food Institute Focus – Food Industry Gives Back

Honoring Women Execs in Specialty Food Industry

As the conclusion of The Food Institute Report‘s Women’s History series, we are spotlighting the three female executives who were recently honored as the recipients of Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) eighth annual Leadership Awards. The …

5 Trend Predictions: Private Label, Ghost Kitchens, CBD, Plant-, and Cell-Based

Ten years ago, CBD-, plant-, and cell-based variations on food were more science fiction than real products on actual shelves. Online ordering was in its infancy as a market force. And while private labels existed, …

Consumers Turn to Comfort Food

Food Institute Focus – Consumers Turn to Comfort Food

New Draft Traceability Rules Under FSMA

The Food Institute Focus – New Draft Traceability Rules Under FSMA

CFS Argues ‘Organic’ Rule Not Grounded Enough

The Food Institute Focus – CFS Argues ‘Organic’ Rule Not Grounded Enough

In the Event of An Emergency

The coronavirus is a reminder it is important for businesses to have plans in place in the advent of emergencies. The primary goals of crisis communication and management are to limit the damage, preserve the …

Orange Juice Shortages on Horizon?

The Food Institute Focus – Orange Juice Shortages on Horizon?

Popularity of Peanuts on the Rise

The Food Institute Report – Popularity of Peanuts on the Rise

PepsiCo Expands Energy Portfolio

Food Institute Focus – PepsiCo Expand’s Energy Portfolio

Chain Reactions from Coronavirus

Food Institute Focus – Chain Reactions from Coronavirus

Meat Sales Still Strong

Food Institute Focus – Meat Sales Still Strong

Coronavirus Continues to Disrupt Food Around the World

Food Institute Focus – Coronavirus Continues to Disrupt Food Around the World

Lawsuits Over ‘Low Sugar’ Claims Abound

Food Institute Focus – Lawsuits Over ‘Low Sugar’ Claims Abound

Sustainably Sourced Seafood Makes Waves

Food Institute Focus – Sustainably Sourced Seafood Makes Waves

Could Glass Be the New Plastic?

Food Institute Focus – Could Glass Be the New Plastic?

Acquisitions Making Headlines

Food Institute Focus – Acquisitions Making Headlines

Real Eggs Get Certified

Food Institute Focus – Real Eggs Get Certified

General Mills to Revive Presence in Grocery Aisles

Food Institute Focus – General Mills to Revive Presence in Grocery Aisles

Reducing Sugar and Sweetness

Sugar reduction is a popular option for the three in five U.S. consumers who would rather cut back on sugar than consume artificial sweeteners, according to Innova Market Insights. Manufacturers are taking note of this …

Kellogg Invests in ‘Promising Brands’ to Boost Sales

Food Institute Focus РKellogg Invests in ‘Promising Brands’ to Boost Sales

4 Key Disruptors in Packaged Food

The packaged food industry is undergoing a rapid evolution. Industry giants are re-engineering household-name products to meet modern preferences and diversifying into healthier, fresher, and more sustainable offerings. The following four key trends are fundamentally …

Creamer Gets Creative

Food Institute Focus – Creamer Gets Creative

Lawsuits Abound in Dairy, Seafood, and Plant-Based

The Food Institute Focus – Lawsuits Abound in Dairy, Seafood, and Plant-Based

Snacks and Soda Sales Soar

Food Institute Focus – Snacks and Soda Sales Soar

What Will be Big in 2020?

Food Institute Focus – What Will be Big in 2020?

What’s Trending for the New Year?

Lab grown meat, ghost kitchens and alcohol-free beverages are expected to be trends in 2020, according to Baum + Whiteman’s 2020 Food & Beverage Report. Lab grown meats, made from animal cells, are coming to the …