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 Institute Focus – Most Americans Still Prefer In-Store Shopping
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 …
Food Institute Focus – As Restaurant Spending Improves, Companies Look Towards Safety Measures
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 …
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 …
Food Institute Focus – Starbucks to Transform Store Formats
Food Institute Focus – Retailers Face Their Future
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 …
Food Institute Focus – Fruit and Vegetable Gains Remain Elevated
Food Institute Focus – Restaurants-as-Markets Model Not a Passing Fad
Food Institute Focus – Walmart Achieves Sales Increase in First Quarter
Food Institute Focus – How COVID-19 Could Change Grocery Shopping Indefinitely
Food Institute Focus – Pivoting to Direct-to-Consumers Models
Food Institute Focus – Consumers Feel Guilty About Having Food Delivered
Food Institute Focus – Restaurant Owners Question if Reopening is Sustainable
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 …
Food Institute Focus – Notable Acquisitions Despite Economic Challenge
Food Institute Focus – Dine-In Business Continues to Reopen with Precautions
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 …
Food Institute Focus – Old-Fashioned Brands Trending in Supermarkets
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 …
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. …
[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 …
Food Institute Focus – Strategic Changes at Food Distributors
Food Institute Focus – Demand for Small Business Loans Slows
Food Institute Focus – Sales of At-Home Cooking Products Soar
Food Institute Focus – Plant-Based Options Fill Meat Void
Food Institute Focus – Most Americans Oppose Reopenings
Food Institute Focus – Supermarkets Limit Meat Sales
Food Institute Focus – How America is Getting Back to Business
Food Institute Focus – Delivery and Takeout Provide Relief to QSR
While many food companies already had an eye on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), the coronavirus is accelerating efforts to deploy the technology across the grocery retail industry. Sanitation was an important aspect of any …
Food Institute Focus – Health to Remain Top Priority Post-Pandemic
As consumers seek out convenience and accessibility, the vending machine market is predicted to surpass $30 billion in revenue by 2024, according to Global Market Insights. Some companies are going outside the typical vending machine …
Food Institute Focus – Pandemic Prompts Manufacturing Changes
