5 Plant-Forward Alt-Meat Innovations
Innovators are shaking up the alt-meat category with plant-forward creations that contain more whole foods and less processed ingredients. Here are five companies to watch.
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Analysis: Why CAVA’s Revenue is Steadily Rising
The CAVA restaurant chain is killin’ it, seizing upon the growing popularity of Mediterranean food, as well as the build-your-own-meal concept. CAVA has officially announced plans to go forward with an initial public offering after …
Why Overlooking Baby Boomer Consumers is a Big Mistake
The tastes of Baby Boomer consumers are evolving in a manner that defies stereotypes. “With nearly sixty percent of Boomers using digital promotions, and that usage increasing rapidly – surpassing paper usage last year – …
When Wallets Are Tight, Concentrate on Quality & Convenience
When consumers start tightening their wallets due to economic conditions, they start choosing between price and convenience. And in the case of major retailers, it becomes a struggle to decide where to concentrate efforts. “Companies …
Groundbreaking Consumer Insight: The Snack 50 Psychological Ranking
According to Circana Group and reported by The Wall Street Journal, nearly half of American consumers snack three times or more every day, a figure up 8% in the past two years. Last year, U.S. snack sales soared to over $180 billion, up 11% from the previous year.
Amazon Delivery Strategy a Model for Other Retailers
Robotics, machine learning, and data analytics helped optimize the Amazon delivery process in recent months. Now, the e-commerce giant’s model could be a standard other retailers look to emulate. Amazon managed to speed its deliveries …
American Jerk: The Salty, Smoky, Spicy, and Thriving Business of Jerky
There are many notable jerky and meat snack companies out there and most are thriving as the snackification of America continues apace. Jerky in any form has been a staple snack since navigators used sextets to sail the seven seas and discover more jerky, as John Smith is purported to have in the early 1600s when he marked a map of Virginia and wrote, “as drie as their jerkin beefe in the West Indies.”
Grocers Tap into Health and Wellness Trends
Grocers looking to stand out can tap into two trends: the demand for healthy foods and growing interest in cooking at home.
Virtual Reality Can Provide Grocers Deeper Insights Without Breaking the Bank
VR technology can help grocers optimize planograms and get a better understanding of how shoppers browse their aisles.
COLUMN: For Tyson and JBS, the Problem is Not Just the Cycle
Input costs are up, prices are falling, volumes are down. It’s an unprecedented environment.
Top Candy Innovations of 2023
This is fastly becoming the year of functional confectionery and “super sour” candy. Manufacturers are taking note in an era in which consumers are receptive to brief indulgences.
5 Healthy Alt-Meat Products
The Food Institute spoke with two dietitians to outline some of the healthiest alt-meat products available today and break down best practices for reading nutrition labels.
Meet the Hottest New Vegetable: the Zucchiolo
The zucchiolo, a cross between a cucumber and a zucchini, is the hottest new vegetable in Europe. Is a North American invasion of the zucchiolo next?
Summer Preview ’23: Inflation Alters Vacation Plans
Inflation is lingering like an in-law overstaying their welcome. As a result, consumers are demanding deals as they make vacation plans for summer 2023. Judging by recent research, consumers plan to hit the road in …
OPINION: Beyond Predictable – The Perils of Losing Focus After Initial Success
Why is Beyond Meat struggling? What will last in the plant-based category, and will it ever grow again? And what can other founders learn from this classic case of irrational exuberance? The answers may still surprise you.
Salmon Has Become the ‘Ground Beef of the Seafood Department’
How important is salmon to the seafood case? 210 Analytics principal Anne-Marie Roerink answered that question via an interesting analogy in an e-mail to The Food Institute: “salmon has become the ground beef of the …
Food Hall Trend Accelerating in US, UK
The number of U.S. food halls is expected to increase by as much as 45% in the coming years, and the facilities offer chefs a valuable opportunity to test new restaurant concepts.
Latin America’s Gen Z Consumers Evolving Rapidly
Gen Z consumers in Latin America are evolving rapidly and reshaping the market. And that fact has created a few challenges – as well as opportunities – for companies like those in the food sector. …
Top 5 Healthiest Diets
A diet may help you lose weight quickly, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a healthy choice. To help people parse through the wealth of information (and misinformation) available today, the American Heart Association (AHA) …
C-Stores’ Transformative Era Is Upon Us
The C-store landscape has changed drastically over the last several years, but the transformation is far from over.
Shrimp: The New Seafood Value Proposition
When it comes to seafood, shrimp is, well, no shrimp. While other seafood prices have been on the upswing since the pandemic era, shrimp prices have remained affordable and stable, providing value opportunities for savvy …
Future of Soda: Less Sugar, More Influencers
The global carbonated soft drink market size is expected to grow at a modest CAGR of 4.7% through 2028, and industry experts say consumers demand more creative products like craft sodas.
Deep Dive: The State of Alternative Milk
Alternative milks remain the darling of plant-based growth. Record high dairy inflation and a deluge of new alternatives, however, are putting the brakes on product movement.
Alpha-Diver and The Food Institute Unveil The Industry’s First Comprehensive Consumer Psychology-based Ranking of Snack Brands
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‘Soup and Shake Diet’ Sparks Controversy
The soup and shake diet has grabbed headlines recently, but some medical experts fear its drastic requirements send a bad message.
Report: Gen Z Embracing Restaurants’ New Tech, Experiential Offerings
Restaurants are picking up the pace regarding innovation for their offerings. After an era of low-contact transactions due to coronavirus fears, an increasing number of consumers prefer the tech-based service restaurants are now offering. The …
COLUMN: Throwing a Lifeline to Leaders in a Volatile Market
Business owners must keep their fingers on the pulse to forecast whether the cash in the business is sufficient to maintain operations and overcome the volatile market conditions.
Why Lemon8 May Replace TikTok as Top Marketing App
As Congress considers a ban on the social media platform TikTok due to questions about the privacy of data, online safety concerns and connections with the Chinese Communist Party, many individuals and businesses alike are …
Short-term CFOs Offer Grocers a Sizable Assist
Many grocers operate with small, tight teams that are experts at their jobs — but this can leave the company shorthanded when a major project or expansion pops up.
How to Foster Loyalty in a Competitive Retail Space
With the ever-increasing amount of shopping options – from local grocers to whole and organic nutrition vendors and widespread grocery chains – growing customer loyalty is more important than ever for those in the retail …
Inventory is Everything, Especially in Omnichannel Grocery
Omnichannel grocery is here to stay, and while operating in multiple channels can increase profits, it can also increase challenges.
Subway Remains for Sale, but Who’s Buying?
Subway is still up for sale, but just who is capable of buying one of the largest restaurant systems in the U.S.?
Food Waste: Investment in Upcycled Food Gaining Steam
The process of upcycling food – finding new, higher-value uses for items that would otherwise go to waste – appears to boast untapped potential for businesses these days.
Gen Z, Veganism, and the Future
Gen Z says their veganism not a phase. In fact, 72% of Gen Z vegans plan to stay that way for at least the next five years, according to a new survey.
Study: 3 Diet Factors Driving Rise in Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes continues to be diagnosed at a staggering rate, even though it’s often preventable—so what, exactly, is going on?
Consumers Demand Functional Beverages
There’s a reason Zane Adams’ brand dove all-in on nutrient-dense drinks: functional beverages are gathering steam in 2023.