Nisshin OilliO America Unveils Foodservice Tech Lab, a Solution-Driven B2B Hub to Tackle US Kitchen Challenges
Nisshin OilliO America’s new B2B hub helps restaurants improve kitchen efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate menu value.
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The ‘Informed Shopper’ to Change Face of Retailing
Informed Shoppers are reshaping retail, demanding transparency, wellness, and sustainability. Retailers clinging to legacy formulas risk irrelevance, while those embracing ingredient clarity and tech-driven discovery stand to capture tomorrow’s discerning consumer.
‘Death By a Thousand Paper Cuts’: Panera CEO Charts Big Changes Ahead
Panera’s “RISE” overhaul tackles shrinkflation, menu missteps, and stalled growth with a $7 billion sales target by 2028. CEO Paul Carbone vows bigger portions, sharper value, and renewed relevance amid fierce fast casual competition.
Protein Fortification: The Next Plant-Based Differentiator
Recent product innovations and health & wellness macrotrends show that plant-based brands offering protein-added benefits will stimulate the next phase of growth. Already, national CPGs like Danone are bringing a protein value proposition to their legacy lines.
Diet Trends to Watch in 2026: Metabolic Eating, Gut Health Prioritized
Fiber and metabolic eating are poised to eclipse protein and fasting in 2026, reshaping diet trends. GLP-1 drug influence and global flavors will drive menus toward nutrient density, smaller portions, and adventurous health-forward dining.
The Great Culling: Wendy’s Weeds Out to Get Back on Track
Wendy’s “Project Fresh” turnaround slashes 200–300 U.S. units after steep sales declines, while global growth continues. Interim CEO Ken Cook bets efficiency, tech, and sharper value plays can revive the brand.
The Foodservice Industry Unites at DMA’s 2025 Fall Conference
SAN ANTONIO – Foodservice distributors, manufacturers, operators, and insights teams gathered at the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Nov. 18-20, for Distribution Market Advantage’s 2025 Fall Conference. At the event, presentations and panel discussions focused on …
GLP-1 Prediction for 2026: Smarter Portions Will Become Prevalent
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping consumer habits, pushing food makers and restaurants to rethink portions, menus, and indulgence. Circana forecasts lasting demand for protein-rich, wellness-focused options as health-conscious behaviors persist even beyond GLP-1 use.
Hemp-Derived THC Drinks: U.S. Congress Closes Farm Bill Loophole
Hemp-derived THC drinks have boomed in recent months due to a legal loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill. However, Congress passed a bill last week that contained a surprise provision banning nearly all hemp-derived consumer products within one year, sending shockwaves through the emerging industry.
Has Amazon Found Its Grocery Solution?
Web Summit 2025: Why HealthTech Is Moving Faster Than Food—and Why It Matters
As FI’s European correspondent noted, health-tech stole the spotlight at Web Summit 2025 in Portugal, while FoodTech barely whispered. The real opportunity? Embedding nutrition into predictive health ecosystems.
Modernizing a Legacy Chain Like Tony Roma’s… Without Backlash
Tony Roma’s CEO Mina Haque is modernizing the legacy chain with tech upgrades and Gen Z-friendly menu tweaks, without alienating loyal fans. Her slow, strategic approach and legal savvy are reshaping the brand’s future.
Labor Pains: Food Industry Braces for Leaner Staff in 2026
Inflation, labor shortages, and rising costs are squeezing foodservice hiring, with 2025 job projections hitting a 15-year low. Operators are turning to tech and retention strategies to weather the storm.
A.I. Digital Twins of Your Customer Are Reshaping CPG Marketing – Here’s How
Regional Indian Cuisines: The Next Big Global Flavor Trend
Regional Indian cuisines are quickly becoming America’s next big flavor wave, with soaring Yelp searches, viral tiffin videos, and high-profile restaurant openings shining a spotlight on Kerala, Goa, Nagaland, the Himalayas, and beyond.
Tariff Rollbacks Give F&B a Breath
Tariff rollbacks on over 200 food items, including coffee and beef, promise relief for grocers and manufacturers alike. Industry leaders cheer the move as a win for affordability, supply chains, and global trade ties.
Preparing for the Worst: What F&B Leaders Can Learn From ByHeart Recall
The ByHeart recall is a stark reminder that crisis readiness isn’t optional – it’s a brand imperative. F&B leaders must treat recalls as enterprise-wide events and build muscle memory through proactive, AI-augmented preparedness.
Black Friday Fatigue? Consumers Shop Early, Skip the Frenzy
Inflation-weary consumers are fueling a shift from value meals to value-driven holiday shopping, with retailers responding through bundled bargains. Convenience and cost-consciousness are redefining seasonal food strategies and gift spending.
Surprise, Surprise: Buc-ee’s Ranked #1 in Fast Food
According to a new report, Buc-ee’s has surprisingly worked its way to the top of the quick-service charts, redefining fast food with convenience and cult-like appeal. As nontraditional players surge, legacy brands must rethink speed, snacking, and breakfast.
Harry Davis & Company Facilitates Strategic Acquisition of Manna Beverages’ West Sacramento Facility by Redwood Beverage Group
Transaction enables reemployment opportunities for local workforce and supports continued beverage production in the region PITTSBURGH., November 17, 2025 (FI NEWSWIRE) –Harry Davis & Company (HDC), a third-generation advisory firm specializing in the food and …
2026 Innovative Trends: AI, A Best Friend
Restaurants’ 3 Key Challenges for 2026
In late 2025, margins are getting squeezed from every direction – ingredients, wages, tariffs – and restaurants are feeling the burn. As costs climb, adaptability isn’t optional; it’s the only way to stay on the menu.
The Return to Real: Authenticity Is Redefining the Food Industry
In The Food Institute’s latest Food for Thought Leadership episode, Robyn Carter of Jump Rope Innovation explains how consumers’ demand for authenticity and simplicity is reshaping food retail, restaurants, and wellness, and why “real” is the future of food.
Red Cup Reckoning: Unionized Starbucks Baristas Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks baristas will walk out on the job in over 40 U.S. cities in an open-ended strike. Starbucks Workers United, which represents employees at more than 550 U.S. Starbucks stores, said the strike will begin at 4 p.m. local time.
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Gen X: the New Powerhouse in Food Spending
Gen X is entering its peak spending years, favoring branded, practical food products that deliver real value. F&B leaders should act fast, because this discerning, high-ROI cohort won’t wait for promises to pan out.
Investors Urge Food Companies to Diversify with Alt-Protein Sources
As investors managing $11.5 trillion push food giants like Danone, Walmart, and Amazon to diversify their protein portfolios, the message is clear: Sustainability and resilience depend on innovation. From mycelium to electro-fermented proteins, emerging alt-protein technologies are reshaping the future of food production, and investors are hoping to fund it.
The Business Case for Agentic AI Domination
Agentic AI is reshaping food tech, driving smarter service and explosive growth. But as automation deepens, legal battles and leadership shakeups hint at a turbulent future.
Target Slashes Prices on 3,000 SKUs, Including Grocery Price Cuts
Target is slashing prices on 3,000 grocery and essentials SKUs ahead of a shaky holiday season, reigniting retail’s value wars. As inflation-weary consumers hunt for deals, global grocers are racing to stay in their baskets.
For Hain Celestial, The Debt Has Come Due
Once a natural foods juggernaut, Hain Celestial is now a cautionary tale of over-acquisition and underperformance. After a decade of turnarounds, the cupboard of fixes appears bare, and time is running out.
Cold, Deadly, and Hard to Kill: Listeria Outbreak Exposes Industry Gaps
A deadly Listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta has triggered massive recalls and renewed scrutiny of sanitation lapses. Experts warn that cold-loving pathogens and hyper-efficient supply chains are a recipe for cross-brand disaster.
Fiber’s Metamorphosis From Metamucil to Mega Trend
Fiber is shedding its stodgy image and emerging as a gut-health powerhouse, flavor-forward snack hero, and even a microplastic-fighting ally. From baby formula to seaweed chips, it’s the next big thing in functional food.
From Nightlife to ‘Daylife’: Coffee Raves Redefine Social Gathering
Coffee raves are transforming cafés into wellness-driven, daytime social hubs and boosting margins in the process. As Gen Z redefines nightlife, savvy operators are brewing community, culture, and commerce, all in one.
2026 Innovative Trends: Value-Obsessed Shopper
3 Innovations Fueling the Growth of the Ice Cream Market
Plant-based brands, unique textures, and bold global flavors are reshaping the ice cream category. As billion-dollar deals churn, brands are focused on innovation in a competitive, sensory-driven market.
‘Managed Services’ Represent Retail Media’s Next Big Shift
Retail media is evolving fast, and streaming platforms are the new battleground. With managed services and precision targeting, even small food brands can now play big in the personalized, data-driven media landscape of 2025.
The AI Kitchen Revolution Starts Here: Inside Gambit Robotics’ Vision
Two AI experts just made their boldest move yet: launching Gambit, a kitchen assistant that automates cooking with precision. It’s a game-changer for food technology innovation. Sponsored by Gambit Robotics.