Natural Sweeteners Gain Popularity with Sugar-Conscious Consumers

Food Institute Focus – Natural Sweeteners Gain Popularity with Sugar-Conscious Consumers

Larger Orders Rise, But Many Chains Still at Risk

Food Institute Focus – Larger Orders Rise, But Many Chains Still at Risk

Achieving a Self-Sustaining Business Model

Food Institute Focus – Achieving a Self-Sustaining Business Model

Supermarkets Ramp Up Plant-Based Strategies

Food Institute Focus – Supermarkets Ramp Up Plant-Based Strategies

Bankruptcies on the Rise Across U.S.

Food Institute Focus – Bankruptcies on the Rise Across U.S.

Most Americans Still Prefer In-Store Shopping

Food Institute Focus – Most Americans Still Prefer In-Store Shopping

Drive-Thrus Emerge as Sustainable Approach During Pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, drive-thrus have become a crucial element for restaurants. In March, drive-thrus generated $8.3 billion across the fast food industry, an increase from $8 billion in sales over the same period in …

Food Distributors Place New Focus on Truck Fleet Utilization

Food distributors are unfortunately expected to feel significant losses from the COVID-19 pandemic and containment efforts. According to Mark Allen, CEO of the International Foodservice Distributors Association, or IFDA, the industry is expected to lose …

As Restaurant Spending Improves, Companies Look Towards Safety Measures

Food Institute Focus – As Restaurant Spending Improves, Companies Look Towards Safety Measures

Consumer Buying Patterns During COVID-19

GlobalData found 83% of global consumers were concerned about COVID-19, with 62% expecting the situation to worse. The analysts noted people were living in an “anxiety economy,” meaning that as stress and uncertainty are significantly …

Coronavirus Causes Strain on Meat Supply Chain

Meatpacking facilities across the U.S. have become hot spots for the coronavirus, impacting production of chicken, beef, and pork and causing worry about the nation’s food supply, reported The Wall Street Journal (April 28). In …

Starbucks to Transform Store Formats

Food Institute Focus – Starbucks to Transform Store Formats

Retailers Face Their Future

Food Institute Focus – Retailers Face Their Future

Restaurant Life After Lockdown

As lockdown requirements around the country loosen, foodservice establishments are adopting best practices for dine-in service in a post-COVID-19 world—thanks to the guidelines put forth by both government agencies and restaurant industry organizations. Federal Recommendations …

Fruit and Vegetable Gains Remain Elevated

Food Institute Focus – Fruit and Vegetable Gains Remain Elevated

Restaurants-as-Markets Model Not a Passing Fad

Food Institute Focus – Restaurants-as-Markets Model Not a Passing Fad

Walmart Achieves Sales Increase in First Quarter

Food Institute Focus – Walmart Achieves Sales Increase in First Quarter

How COVID-19 Could Change Grocery Shopping Indefinitely

Food Institute Focus – How COVID-19 Could Change Grocery Shopping Indefinitely

Food Companies Pivoting to Direct-to-Consumers Models

Food Institute Focus – Pivoting to Direct-to-Consumers Models

Consumers Feel Guilty About Having Food Delivered

Food Institute Focus – Consumers Feel Guilty About Having Food Delivered

Restaurant Owners Question if Reopening is Sustainable

Food Institute Focus – Restaurant Owners Question if Reopening is Sustainable

Notable Acquisitions Despite Economic Challenges

Food Institute Focus – Notable Acquisitions Despite Economic Challenge

Startups See a Future in Cell-Based Meat

I recently asked 10 random consumers whether they would eat lab-grown meat. “I would,” one said. ¨Not for the taste nor for the nutritional value, but because I believe in this technology as the way …

Dine-In Business Continues to Reopen with Precautions

Food Institute Focus – Dine-In Business Continues to Reopen with Precautions

Why are Food Allergies on the Rise?

Researchers estimate that 32 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.6 million children, according to Food Allergy Research and Education. This translates to one in 13 children. About 40% of children with food allergies are …

Old-Fashioned Brands Trending in Supermarkets

Food Institute Focus – Old-Fashioned Brands Trending in Supermarkets

Meal Kits’ Popularity and Catering to Restrictive Diets

While COVID-19 is playing havoc on many food businesses, one segment that experienced an uptick in business since the pandemic is the meal kit industry, with companies like Blue Apron and HelloFresh experiencing noted growth …

What’s the Buzz Around Stevia

Stevia is the growing sweetener of choice for consumers looking for natural and healthy products. In 2009, the natural low-calorie sweetener, between 200 and 400 times sweeter than sugar, became commercially available in the U.S. …

The Big 8 Food Allergens

[Editor’s Note 1/13/2022: Please see our updated list that includes sesame here: The Big 9 Food Allergens] More than 170 foods have been reported to cause allergic reactions, but eight major food allergens, also known …

Strategic Changes at Food Distributors

Food Institute Focus – Strategic Changes at Food Distributors

Demand for Small Business Loans Slows

Food Institute Focus – Demand for Small Business Loans Slows

Sales of At-Home Cooking Products Soar

Food Institute Focus – Sales of At-Home Cooking Products Soar

Plant-Based Options Fill Meat Void

Food Institute Focus – Plant-Based Options Fill Meat Void

Most Americans Oppose Reopenings

Food Institute Focus – Most Americans Oppose Reopenings

Supermarkets Limit Meat Sales

Food Institute Focus – Supermarkets Limit Meat Sales

How America is Getting Back to Business

Food Institute Focus – How America is Getting Back to Business