Breaking Down Calif.’s Controversial FAST Act Bill
California’s FAST Recovery Act – the first bill of its kind to take on the fast-food industry – could prove a boon for workers and labor unions but a burden to the mom-and-pop restaurants that …
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7-Eleven’s Recent Acquisition Could Reshape Delivery Space
7-Eleven’s recent acquisition of start-up Skipcart offers the convenience store chain many future opportunities, a consultant said.
IRI: Consumers Seeking Bargains Amid Inflation
Grocery shoppers are on the hunt for deals with food-at-home prices rising 14.4% year-over-year as of July 31.
Analysis: Why Demand for Cold Storage is Sky High
The food industry feels cold storage space helps hedge against volatile agriculture prices, but such space is in short supply of late.
Tea-Infused Cocktails Take TikTok by Storm
Tea-infused cocktails are the latest drink trend on TikTok, signaling that healthy, affordable beverages resonate with consumers.
Placer.ai Exec Notes Retailers Becoming Media Networks
Retail media networks are emerging as inflation, shifts in consumer behavior, and increasing cost pressures change the future of food retail.
Amid Labor Shortage, Michigan Allows Self-Service Alcohol Taps
After more than a decade of rapid growth, Starbucks is retrenching and closing several U.S. outlets due to security concerns.
Is Starbucks Retrenching Ahead of Recession or Are There Bigger Issues?
After more than a decade of rapid growth, Starbucks is retrenching and closing several U.S. outlets due to security concerns.
Recession Fears May Slow Great Resignation
More than four million Americans are quitting their jobs every month, but the so-called Great Resignation could slow soon amid fears of a recession. The latest Labor Department figures showed 4.3 million Americans quit their …
Industry Experts: Strong Incentives Can Aid Retail Hiring
Grocers looking to hire for the summer months will be operating in a competitive environment with a tight labor pool across the entire retail industry. A study by Snagajob found that there are 1.9 open …
Food Industry Automation Gaining Momentum Amid Labor Shortage
Image courtesy of Miso Robotics Amid the pandemic-related labor shortage, investment in automation continues to gain momentum, particularly in the restaurant space. In fact, the food automation market is expected to grow at a CAGR …
Influx of Teens Impacting Workforce
Everyone remembers that first job: the first whiff of responsibility outside school or home, the ability to put cash in one’s pocket that didn’t come from mom or dad, that incredible flush of independence. But …
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Is the Great Resignation Morphing into the Great Regret?
About 9.4 million of the 47 million Americans who quit their jobs during the pandemic have found the grass isn’t always greener at a new company, a recent Harris Poll indicated, and only 26% say …
What’s Behind Hormel’s Success?
Hormel Foods International President Swen Neufeldt recently joined The Food Institute Podcast to discuss the company’s strong performance over the past several quarters, the resilience of its legacy brands, and the prospects for emerging plant-based lines. Below are highlights from …
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Could a 4-Day Workweek Benefit the Food Industry?
Along with Henry Ford’s assembly line in 1926 was the introduction of the standard five-day workweek. And while it certainly remains the norm, some groups are beginning to challenge this time-tested schedule in pursuit of …
Why Restaurant Chain CEOs are Jumping Ship
While leadership changes are nothing new for restaurant chains, CEOs have been resigning in spades over the past two months, including departures from prominent brands like Starbucks, Dominos, Denny’s, Red Lobster, and Wingstop. What’s behind …
Another Wrinkle to Great Resignation: ‘Ghosting’ by Employees
The term “ghosting” is no longer exclusive to the dating world. A recent wrinkle has been added to the so-called Great Resignation that has seen many Americans leave their workplaces for what they perceive as …
Why Coaching Frontline Managers Is a Must in the Food Industry
This article is written and sponsored by Proaction International. We’re all familiar with the job market buzzwords dominating today’s food and beverage industry headlines: The Great Resignation, tight labor markets, concerns about returning to the workforce …
Expert: Amazon Unionization Unlikely to Alter Labor Movement
The successful unionization effort at Amazon’s Staten Island, New York, JFK8 warehouse – a first at the company in the U.S. despite years of activism – may have been a major victory, but it doesn’t …
IFMA CEO: 3 Key Issues Likely to Drive Foodservice Forward
Phil Kafarakis knows the pandemic has created dire situations for many restaurants. At the same time, he’s also encouraged by the resilience displayed by many operators. “I think this pandemic gave people an opportunity to …
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As Masks Come Off, Restaurant Industry Outlook Tempered by Labor Shortage
With masks coming off, restaurants are bracing for a surge in business, evidenced by increased job posting for servers, bartenders and a host of other rolls, reports PeopleReady, an on-demand labor company. Unfortunately, many of …
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UPDATE: Global Food Supply Concerns Intensify Amid Ukraine Crisis
The conflict in Ukraine could cause food and feed prices to rise up to 20%, according to the United Nations food agency. The Food and Agriculture Organization said it was unclear whether Ukraine would be …
Experts Offer Solutions for Surviving the Labor Shortage
As the labor shortage rages on, Andrew Lokenauth can’t help but think it’s time for many U.S. businesses to rethink their hiring strategies. After all, Lokenauth – a hiring manager who has held senior positions at institutions from Goldman …
Restaurants Work New Strategies to Retain Staff
Hiring new employees is hard for businesses across the food landscape. Retaining them is even harder. And if you are a restaurant operator amid the current worker shortage, your staffing problems are the hardest. The …
UPDATE: Logistics Companies Accelerating Hiring
A new report shows logistics companies accelerated hiring in January. Trucking, parcel-delivery and warehousing companies added a combined 42,100 jobs last month, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary employment data released by The U.S. Bureau of …
Restaurant Sales Expected to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2022
Things are looking up in the world of foodservice. Restaurant industry sales are expected to hit $898 billion this year, up from $864 billion in 2019, according to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the …
Great Resignation Now Giving Way to Great Sabbatical
The so-called Great Resignation has led companies to reconsider employee retention programs with many now offering sabbaticals as a means of keeping their most qualified workers in the fold. The Society for Human Resource Management …
The Hidden Resignation: Burnout Plaguing U.S. Workforce
In addition to the Great Resignation spawned by the pandemic, there’s the Hidden Resignation: the millions of workers left behind who are burned out and disillusioned with their jobs. Job Resignations and Burnout Millions of …
Omicron Wreaks Havoc on Workforce
The COVID-19 omicron variant is impacting every corner of the food industry. Case in point: the 2022 Annual Meat Conference, scheduled for February 7-9 in Washington, D.C., has been canceled. The North American Meat Institute …
Latest Issue Amid Great Resignation: Businesses Considering ‘Boomerang’ Hires
The so-called Great Resignation is only picking up speed, it seems. LinkedIn data show millions of baby boomers are retiring early, and millions of Gen Z workers in their 20s are quitting and re-evaluating life …
Restaurant Hiring Was Rising Before Omicron, but What’s Next?
The leisure and hospitality industries posted solid job growth in December, but it remains to be seen how the fourth wave of COVID-19 will affect consumer demand and labor force participation. BLS Report Muted Compared …
Driver Shortage Pushes Autonomous Trucking Closer to Reality
Unmanned trucks are hitting the streets. Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple completed its first run on open public roads without a human in the vehicle, reported TechCrunch (Dec. 29). The autonomous driving system navigated 100% of …
Starbucks Imposes Vaccine Requirement for Employees Amid Single-Day New Case Record
The U.S. reported a single-day record of COVID cases with more than one million new infections as the Omicron variant spreads across the country. The total may be partly due to delayed reporting from over …