More SKU-Rationalization Hits Manufacturers

Food Institute Focus – More SKU-Rationalization Hits Manufacturers

Food Startups Attract Major Investors

Food Institute Focus – Food Startups Attract Major Investors

6 Concepts You Should be Thinking About Now – Rick Abraham

I heard a commentator on TV recently describe the coronavirus as an “accelerator.” In his words, the dramatic industry changes we are currently seeing would have happened anyway in a non-pandemic world, just not as …

Dairy Consolidation Outpaces Most Agriculture

Food Institute Focus – Dairy Consolidation Outpaces Most Agriculture

Shifting Back to Sustainability

Food Institute Focus – Shifting Back to Sustainability

Key Upcoming Financial Trends in M&A – Farzad Mukhi, CFA

The global outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant negative impact on our daily lives. It has also had a meaningful impact on transaction activity in the U.S. M&A market. What was shaping up to …

Goya Votes Against Sale

Food Institute Focus – Goya Votes Against Sale

Food Manufacturers Pivot in Face of Coronavirus

As consumers turned to stockpiling when stay-at-home orders were enacted at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, food manufacturers were forced to pivot to new operating models to ensure profitability. Avenues targeted included direct-to-consumer models, …

VC Investment Trends in Food & Beverage Insights from Harbinger Ventures and Boulder Food Group

Food Institute Focus РVC Investment Trends in Food & Beverage – Insights from Harbinger Ventures and Boulder Food Group

Organic Food Gains Popularity Amid Pandemic

Food Institute Focus – Organic Food Gains Popularity Amid Pandemic

Fourth of July Holiday Spurred Sales Gains

Food Institute Focus – Fourth of July Holiday Spurred Sales Gains

Oat Milk is a Fast-Growing Dairy Option

Food Institute Focus – Oat Milk is a Fast-Growing Dairy Option

Shelf-Stable Food Still in Demand

Food Institute Focus – Shelf-Stable Food Still in Demand

Consumer Perception Drives Interest in Plant-Based Eating

Food Institute Focus – Consumer Perception Drives Interest in Plant-Based Eating

How COVID is Changing Snacking Habits

More than 8 in 10 Americans (85%) changed their food habits since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, according to the 2020 Food and Health Survey, an annual survey commissioned by the International Food Information …

Reshaping Nestle’s Portfolio

Nestlé has recently been strategically updating its portfolio with new deals and acquisitions, as well as new areas of focus. In early June, the company revealed it was selling the North American business of its …

A Food Institute Conversation with JP Comte, President of Barilla Americas

Food Institute Focus – A Food Institute Conversation with JP Comte, President of Barilla Americas

Federal Standard for Olive Oil Needed to Mitigate Consumer Confusion

Research shows that olive oil is recognized as the healthiest cooking oil by most Americans. Its health benefits have been a driving factor in U.S. olive oil consumption, which currently ranks second in the world after …

Advertisers Boycott Facebook in Protest Against Hate Speech

Food Institute Focus – Advertisers Boycott Facebook in Protest Against Hate Speech

Borden Sale Complete as Dairy Market Improves

Food Institute Focus – Borden Sale Complete as Dairy Market Improves

Food & Beverage Companies Enter Age of Corporate Social Justice

Food Institute Focus – Food & Beverage Companies are Entering the Age of Corporate Social Justice

Switching From Global to Local Food Supply Chains

Food Institute Focus – Switching From Global to Local Food Supply Chains

Meat Industry to Become ‘Obsolete’?

Food Institute Focus – Meat Industry to Become ‘Obsolete’?

As Lockdowns Ease, Britain’s Brexit Concerns Rise

The Food Institute Focus РAs Lockdowns Ease, Britain’s Brexit Concerns Rise

Where is the Edible Insect Segment Headed?

The COVID-19 pandemic posed numerous challenges to food sectors, especially meat product producers. As the health crisis continues to impact the supply of meat, it is also driving the demand for alternative protein substitutes like …

China Cracks Down on Food Exports

Food Institute Focus – China Cracks Down on Food Exports

Coffee Market Heats Up

Sixty-four percent of Americans aged 18 and older surveyed in 2019 said they drink a cup of coffee every day, with 42.9% doing so just because they like the taste, according to research from MyFriendsCoffee. …

Betting Big on Better-for-You Beverages

Today’s health-conscious consumers are searching for beverages that help support their overall wellness while still tasting good. Healthier categories have taken off in response, with the better-for-you beverage segment accounting for $125 billion in annual …

Coronavirus Highlights Need for Better Technology

The coronavirus pandemic jumpstarted the use of certain technologies for companies in many sectors, including the food industry. Specifically, data analytics and automation are areas the industry is gravitating toward due to need for proactive …

Consumer Buying Patterns Emerge at Grocery Stores

Food Institute Focus – Consumer Buying Patterns Emerge at Grocery Stores

Food Companies Change Branding Based on Racial Stereotypes

Food Institute Focus – Food Companies Change Branding Based on Racial Stereotypes

How Food Companies are Successfully Marketing in 2020

Food Institute Focus – How Food Companies are Successfully Marketing in 2020

While Consumer Prices Decline, Food Prices Increase

Food Institute Focus – While Consumer Prices Decline, Food Prices Increase

Food Industry Attracts Major Investments

Several notable food business investments occurred the last few weeks. Some of the more interesting ventures involve Apeel Sciences, Slice, and Albertsons Cos.—all of which will impact the industry in their own way. Apeel Sciences …

How Receptive are Consumers to Agricultural Biotech?

After decades of being sidelined by consumers concerned over whether they were safe, foods made with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, may finally find a place on more meal plates along with other new agricultural …

Notable Executive Changes

Significant executive moves occurred throughout May, as can be seen in the Top Industry Executive Appointments table below. Many of these changes involved executives leaving positions at prominent companies for other major players in the …