FI Spotlight: What Today’s Health Conscious Consumers Really Want

How are changing consumer attitudes toward health, wellness, and aging reshaping the food and beverage industry? In this episode of FI Spotlight, Susan Choi speaks with Laurie Demeritt, CEO of The Hartman Group, about new ...

What Every F&B Brand Can Learn from the Rise of Mike’s Hot Honey

Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, joins Chris Campbell at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show to share how a college discovery in Brazil sparked a spicy honey sensation. From starting in a pizza ...

FI News Review (May 23 2025): Top Food and Beverage Stories

Watch the latest FI News Review, which covers tariff impacts, surprising news about Kroger’s grocery pricing, multimillion dollar cyberattacks, the demographic that’s eating the most meat, and more. Join the Food Institute Today! Check us ...

FI Spotlight – Smarter Packaging: Flat Pack Plant-Based Milk Explained

Discover how Milkadamia’s innovative flat-pack technology transforms plant-based milk logistics, reducing shipping weight by 85% and packaging waste by 94%. This packaging format is a game-changer for food and beverage businesses moving toward more sustainable ...

FI News Review (May 16, 2025): Top Food and Beverage Stories

In this week’s FI News Review, we’ll look at what the tariff pause between the U.S. and China means for consumers, where egg prices are at, and how one beer maker isn’t backing down in ...

FI Spotlight: Discover How Asian American Founders Are Shaping Food and Beverage

May is AANHPI month, and what better way to honor the Asian American community than through their accomplishments in the food and beverage industry? Check out this latest episode of FI Spotlight, as The Food ...

FI News Review (May 9, 2025): Top Food and Beverage Stories

Could the New World Screwworm destroy all our livestock? Which delivery company is making multi-billion dollar moves? And, do more mothers want to celebrate on their own this Mother’s Day? Find out more on this ...

FI Spotlight: Petmalu! Why Filipino Food Is Exploding in Popularity Right Now

American consumers are loving new food experiences right now. At the moment, many are turning their attention to the Philippines. Statistics show that interest in Filipino food has risen by 50 percent in the past ...

FI News Review (May 2, 2025): Top Food and Beverage Stories

This week on FI News Review, we delve into important news regarding the impact of tariffs on American companies. We also discuss why some companies may be withdrawing their products from Amazon Prime Day, updates ...

FI Spotlight: How Lifeway Leads the Functional Dairy Revolution With Trendy Flavors

Explore how Lifeway Foods is shaking up the fermented dairy space with innovative, globally inspired kefir flavors, collagen blends, and ready-to-pour salad dressings. CEO Julie Smolyansky shares how the brand is meeting consumer demand for ...

Exploring the Vibrancy of Jarritos: Hispanic Flavors in a Bottle

It's a beverage beloved by millions, and an undeniable favorite to go with any taco dish. It's Jarritos soda, and The Food Institute got a inside look at this iconic brand while attending the International ...

FI Spotlight: 3 Smart Gardens Reviewed by a Plant Expert

Technology has paved the way for growing fresh produce anywhere, but which smart garden is best for your needs? Join us on FI Spotlight as Tyler Mason, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Oklahoma State University, ...

FI News Review (April 18, 2025): What’s New in Food and Beverage Right Now

In this week’s FI News Review, we look at a potential increase in international manufacturing expansion into the U.S., a $27 million initiative to reduce methane emissions, and more.

Food & Beverage Industry M&A: What to Expect in 2025

In this exclusive webinar hosted by The Food Institute, industry experts explore key M&A trends shaping the food and beverage sector in 2025. The session features a data-driven presentation from John Siegler of BMO Capital ...

FI Spotlight: How Seraphim Social Beverage Elevates Drinking Minus The Alcohol

With trends like the sober curious movement and Dry January, the move to drink without a buzz is growing by the second, and Seraphim Social Beverage shines in this spotlight. It’s a non-alocholic wine that ...

FI News Review (April 11, 2025): Top Food and Beverage Stories

In this week’s FI News Review, we look at global reactions to President Trump's new tariff policies, bold acquisition moves in beverage, upticks in Easter spending, and why one country could be actually happy about ...

FI Spotlight: Hawaiian Cuisine Is Exploding—Here’s Why Everyone Wants a Taste

Hawaiian cuisine is making waves in the U.S., with Hawaiian barbecue and mac salad skyrocketing in popularity. Learn what’s fueling this surge, how businesses are capitalizing on it, and why consumers crave island flavors. Watch ...

FI News Review (April 4, 2025): Top Food and Beverage Stories

In this week's FI News Review, we learn about the details of the Trump administration's new tariff plan, how changing immigration policy will impact up to 7% of the restaurant labor force, and which bargain ...

How Acosta Helps Brands Meet Today’s Natural and Organic Shoppers’ Needs

SPONSORED CONTENT Natural and organic products have become mainstream as consumers increasingly prioritize health, transparency, and clean labels. So, how can brands capture attention, drive sales, and build lasting loyalty? At Expo West 2025, The ...

FI Spotlight: Unveiling The Truth About Food Fraud

It’s not just limited to handbags, shoes, and clothes. Fraud has been affecting the food industry, worldwide, in a big way. But just how bad has it gotten? How much money are we losing to ...

FI News Review (March 28, 2025): Top Food and Beverage Stories

In this week’s FI News Review, we look at record lows in consumer confidence, push back on new food traceability laws, and how Americans really feel about meat. We also look into Tesla’s new Drive-In ...

FI Spotlight: What Makes Clean Label Products Clean?

Organic, Non-GMO, Keto, Paleo - the list of phrases that are now on many food products goes on and on. Here's another one - clean-label certified. What does that mean? Why is it important? The ...

Tate’s Bake Shop CEO Reveals Recipe for Business Success

You know it, you love it - the crisp, addictive flavor of Tate's Bake Shop cookies are loved far and wide. And now we get to learn what makes those treats so good! The Food ...

FI Spotlight: What’s Behind Final Boss Sour’s Social Media Domination?

The umami flavor has had its moment. The spicy flavor has had its moment. Now, it's the sour flavor's turn. According to co-founder James Hicks, that was part of the motivation for the creation of ...

Why Sprouts Might Be The Answer

Food scarcity, obesity, disease - could sprouts be the solution to all these problems? Doug Evans thinks so. He's the Co-Founder and CEO of The Sprouting Company. They provide kits to grow sprouts from the ...

FI Spotlight – Life Smoothies: Reviving The Beverage Category

Appetizing flavors, conveniently packaged, 100% natural - these are just some of the phrases to describe Dubai-based company Life Smoothies. The Food Institute CEO and Managing Partner Brian Choi got an inside look at the ...

Why Wellness is Important to NBA Champion John Salley

A vegan lifestyle might not be the first thing you think of when you think of a retired pro athlete with with four NBA Championship Rings. But that's been John Salley's story for a long, ...

FI Spotlight: Why People Got Sweet on the Sour Flavor of Pickles

2024 was dubbed “The Year of the Pickle” by many, with influencers on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram going crazy for anything dill or dill-flavored. And the trend isn’t slowing down – we’re still seeing a ...

FI News Review (February 28, 2025): Top Food and Beverage Stories

In this week’s FI News Review, we look at dampening consumer confidence, more CEO change-ups, billion dollars buyout deals, surprising statistics on food delivery pay, and the massive explosion on culinary tourism. Watch on to ...

FI Spotlight: How Nordic Culture Inspired This Food Trend

Check out this better-for-you product that is popping off in the snack category. Jöey Seed Crisps are gluten-free, packed with protein, and inspired by Swedish Crispbread. Produced By the FI Video Production Team: Susan Choi and Brittany ...

Could This Be the Secret to the Best Drinks Ever?

From creative flavors to top-of-the-line packaging and innovative presentation strategy, drink syrup giant Monin seems to have cornered the international beverage market, especially when it comes to flavors. Watch on as Food Institute CEO and ...

FI Spotlight: Unboxing the Specialty Food Association’s New Winter FancyFaire Show

It’s the ultimate unveiling - join The Food Institute as we do a deep dive into The Speciality Food Association’s new Winter FancyFaire show! From immersive food experiences to ultimate industry networking opportunities, this new ...

FI News Review (February 14, 2025): The Top Food and Beverage Stories

This week on FI News Review, we examine how CPI numbers are impacting food costs across different categories, focusing on food at home versus food away from home. Learn why bread sales are down and ...

FI Spotlight: How Steeped is Disrupting the Coffee Game

Forget Coffee Makers, French Presses, Scales, or Grinders - now, all you need is a bag. That's the concept behind Steeped, a single serve method of brewing coffee which steeps in a cup of hot ...

FI News Review (February 7, 2025): Expert Exposes Reasons for Leadership Changes in the Food Industry

This week's FI News Review edition discusses recent leadership changes in the food industry. Fransmart Founder & CEO, Dan Rowe, delves into reasons for these CEO shake-ups and what to expect in 2025. Produced By ...

FI Spotlight: How AI Powered Solutions Are Transforming the Shopping Experience

Want to look into the latest innovations in retail tech that were showcased at NRF’s 2025: Retail’s Big Show? Join The Food Institute as we give you a quick roundup of the exhibitors we found ...