In October 2019, cannabis edibles became legal in Canada with Health Canada accepting applications from companies seeking to produce cannabis-derived goods. Brightfield Group, a market research firm specializing in the cannabis industry, projects Canada’s cannabis …
The Food Institute Focus – Cannabis Infusion Remains Hot Trend, But will FDA Throw Cold Water on It?
Food Institute Focus – Restaurants Turn to Grocery Sales
Erik Knutson foresees a time soon when Amsterdam-like clubs, where consumers can smoke or drink cannabis-infused products and socialize, will become commonplace in the U.S. “Cannabis-infused drink sales will continue to expand,” said Knutson, CEO …
The Food Institute Focus – FDA Seeks Scientific Data on CBD
Food Institute Focus – Supermarkets to See Flat Operating Margins
The Food Institute Focus – Hemp Production Plan Pushes Forward
Food Institute Focus – Coronavirus Expected to Shrink Economy
The Food Institute Focus – California’s Grape Crush Drops
The Food Institute Focus – Cattle Producers Need Operational Certainty
The Food Institute Focus – Dropping Temps in Northwest Hurt Apricot Growers
Food Institute Focus – Profits Before Health
Ten years ago, CBD-, plant-, and cell-based variations on food were more science fiction than real products on actual shelves. Online ordering was in its infancy as a market force. And while private labels existed, …
Food Institute Focus – Food Industry Gives Back
As the conclusion of The Food Institute Report‘s Women’s History series, we are spotlighting the three female executives who were recently honored as the recipients of Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) eighth annual Leadership Awards. The …
Food Institute Focus – Restaurants are Taking a Hit
Food Institute Focus – Farmers Are in Demand
Food Institute Focus – Retailers Shuttering and Stockpiling
Food Institute Focus – Food Companies are Hiring
Food Institute Focus – Consumers Turn to Comfort Food
The Food Institute Focus – New Draft Traceability Rules Under FSMA
Food Institute Focus – Unemployment Claims Rise
During the week of March 8, The Food Institute was scheduled to head to Natural Products Expo West for on-the-ground reporting on the companies, products, and major trends impacting the food industry. However, the illustrious …
Food Institute Focus – The Unclear Future of Restaurant Industry
The Food Institute Focus – CFS Argues ‘Organic’ Rule Not Grounded Enough
The Food Institute Report’s Women’s History Month series continues with Judy Spires, chairman and CEO of KBUS Holdings, which includes Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s. Prior to this role, she served as president of ACME …
Food Institute Focus – Food Businesses Lend a Helping Hand
The Food Institute Focus – U.S.-Kenya Trade Deal in the Works
Food Institute Focus – Financial Relief for Businesses Amid Pandemic
This year’s Super Bowl showcasing the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers drew nearly 100 million viewers. Analysis of this year’s event found some interesting buyer behaviors for grocers and suppliers to consider. …
As delivery becomes more crucial in business, companies are always innovating to find the ideal way to complete the last mile. Amazon Prime’s free and fast shipping set the bar for the industry. During the …
Food Institute Focus – Financial Relief for Businesses Amid Pandemic
As fast food chains battle for the best chicken sandwich, poultry is in high demand. The chicken war began in the summer of 2019 when Popeyes launched its chicken sandwich. Months later, the chain is …
The coronavirus is a reminder it is important for businesses to have plans in place in the advent of emergencies. The primary goals of crisis communication and management are to limit the damage, preserve the …
Food Institute Focus – Food Industry Goes Contactless
The Food Institute Focus – Orange Juice Shortages on Horizon?
