When COVID-19 crashed into my booming New Jersey food truck business in 2020, the damage was significant: State lockdowns quickly led to catering event cancellations that resulted in massive revenue losses. Not only that, but …
Cookie chain Crumbl is suing a pair of smaller competitors, alleging their packaging and presentation are too similar to its own.
If inflation continues to rise, 57% of retailers will continue to boost everyday prices, according to a new survey. Should this occur, retailers need to take care as they chart their path forward.
Retailers including Walmart and Kroger have embraced in-store robots to help keep stores clean on a consistent schedule, and the automated tools offer benefits for any retailer to enhance its operations.
New flavor trends are emerging at the intersection of persistent food inflation and pent-up consumer demand leftover from COVID lockdowns.
With climate change threatening major changes that will affect food production, activists are promoting the Plant-Based Treaty.
Here are key stats on what, and where, Gen Z is eating these days, according to Piper Sandler’s Fall Taking Stock with Teens survey.
Interest in ramen has grown over the past five years, with mentions of ramen entrees increasing more than 32% during the period, mostly at full-service restaurants.
Loyalty spending reached the highest point on record across all restaurant and convenience store concepts in 2021. This traction reflects the value of loyalty programs as a source of revenue during inflationary periods. According to …
It’s been a year of shifting priorities as inflation firmly holds its grip on the US economy. For those in the food industry, it’s a battle over managing prices while facing limited supplies and labor. …
Six months into the Kim Kardashian Chief Taste Consultant experiment for Beyond Meat, the stock is trading lower than ever. In today’s truth- and value-centered market, do influencer endorsements help or hinder a product?
The impacts of Hurricane Ian are still being analyzed, but one thing is certain: the Florida citrus industry’s losses will be staggering. That’s according to The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, …
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will need to approve Kroger and Albertsons’ planned merger, and that agency has taken a skeptical view of corporate consolidation in recent years.
Food inflation has been a major contributor to CP’s steady climb, and is negatively impacting consumers’ outlooks on inflation in the future.
The food industry is on the precipice of a tectonic shift, according to industry insiders. Technology is the driving force behind the projected change.
Despite industry-wide challenges, both dairy and meat plant-based alternatives are forecast to grow through 2024, driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zers. According to a recent report by The NPD Group, these plant-based consumers …
The maker of Bang energy drinks recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but the overflowing energy drinks category appears to be on relatively solid footing for the foreseeable future.
Some food brands have reformulated their products using cheaper ingredients – a tactic some refer to as “skimpflation.”
Inflation be damned, consumers are ordering more delivery and takeout orders today than they were prior to the recent increase in the cost of living. New global research shed light on consumer behavior and delivery …
Kroger Co. will merge with rival U.S. grocer Albertsons Cos. – a move that will create a grocery giant.
One university research scientist said the bird flu outbreak of 2022 is unprecedented, and the outbreak shows no signs of stopping any time soon.
As inflation continues, consumers are responding by shopping value channels more and buying fewer premium meals and snacks, according to IRI.
Extreme weather events are making their impact felt across the globe, and that’s putting a strain on global food production and distribution.
NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022/FINewswire/– The Food Institute, the leading source for food industry news, data, and trends, announced today that the Company has acquired four Latin America-focused food media platforms: Global Fruit Latam, Global …
Many shoppers remain health-conscious these days, despite rising food prices – 29% of consumers will pay a premium for products with health and wellness attributes.
The projected size of the plant-based egg market continues to rise. Here are a few noteworthy advancements across this emerging segment.
Florida’s citrus industry appears to have borne the brunt of Hurricane Ian. Reports from the region indicate that the damage could potentially be worse than after Hurricane Irma, which cut Florida citrus production by a …
Cultured meat – meat produced by growing animal muscle cells in a culture medium – currently represents a tiny share of the global food dollar, but growing concern about the impact of raising animals for …
World hunger has gotten significantly worse in recent years, with the World Food Program reporting 345 million people suffering from it.
Pickles have been around for thousands of years, yet they appear to be as popular as ever. Whether as a side or as a burger topping, pickles have become a true staple at restaurants, especially …
Much like remote working and zoom conferencing, long waits at the drive-thru line are a pandemic vestige that just won’t go away. And that’s causing line balk among consumers. As COVID-19 took hold in the …
Grocery delivery is here to stay, but the option can be costly for grocers. Here is expert advice from fulfillment professionals on how to maximize profitability.
Jennifer Pricco Braasch is a managing director with City National Bank’s Food & Beverage Group. Based in Milwaukee, she supports industry executives with creative financing solutions and industry intelligence. The Food Institute recently asked her …
The sugar reduction trend is growing in candy and confectionary, boosted by broader product assortments and new innovations. A recent IRI report on sugar-free chocolate and candy explores this market and highlights opportunities for continued …
Which brands are most popular among Gen Z? That question was examined in depth in a recent Morning Consult report. And, included among social media brands like TikTok and gaming entities like Twitch, plenty of …
Almost as ubiquitous as the changing colors of the leaves or a crisp chill in the air, the arrival of pumpkin-spice-flavored everything signals that fall is here. Ever since Starbucks introduced the pumpkin spice latte …
