Latest Deals Prove Grocery Delivery is a Necessity

Food Institute Focus – Latest Deals Prove Grocery Delivery is a Necessity

Is PPP Really Aiding ‘Small’ Businesses?

Food Institute Focus – Is PPP Really Aiding ‘Small’ Businesses?

Consolidation in Delivery Market

Food Institute Focus – Consolidation in Delivery Market

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

States Scrap Indoor Dining as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Food Institute Focus – States Scrap Indoor Dining as COVID-19 Cases Rise

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 …

Restaurant Chain Bankruptcies Amid Pandemic Pressure

Food Institute Focus – Restaurant Chain Bankruptcies Amid Pressure from Pandemic

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

Pandemic Concern Remains High

Food Institute Focus – Pandemic Concern Remains High

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 …

Beyond the UPC Barcode: Leveraging New Technologies in Retail

For 45 years, retailers relied on the universal product code (UPC) to provide an efficient price look-up function at pointof-sale (POS). Digital technology has come a long way since the UPC’s introduction and while it …

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

Fast Food Chains Struggle with Breakfast

Food Institute Focus – Fast Food Chains Struggle with Breakfast

Food Companies Change Branding Based on Racial Stereotypes

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

Can Independent Restaurants Be Saved?

Food Institute Focus – Can Independent Restaurants Be Saved?

Walmart Accelerates E-Commerce Business

Food Institute Focus – Walmart Accelerates E-Commerce Business

Restaurants Get Creative as Safety Measures Limit Reopenings

Food Institute Focus – Restaurants Get Creative as Safety Measures Limit Reopenings

How Food Companies are Successfully Marketing in 2020

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

Delivery Services See Continued Growth

Food Institute Focus – Delivery Services See Continued Growth

Will Retail and Dining be Changed Forever?

Food Institute Focus – Will Retail and Dining be Changed Forever?

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 …

Amazon Consumers Shop More But Satisfied Less

Food Institute Focus – Amazon Consumers Shop More But Satisfied Less

Food Institute Report

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 ...