FI News Review (December 20, 2024) – The Top Food and Beverage Industry News Right Now

This week on FI News Review, a major retailer is considering using bodycams to protect their employees and deter customer conflict. Baristas of coffee giant Starbucks are prepared to strike, threatening to shut down hundreds ...

FI Studios – Discover the Future of Food at Givaudan: Gulfood 2024

Join The Food Institute at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 in Dubai for an exclusive discussion featuring CEO and Managing Partner Brian Choi in conversation with Naheel Abdelall and Omar Maged El Said from Givaudan. Discover how ...

FI Spotlight – Breaking into the Gluten Free Market: Tips for CPG Success

Interested in breaking your Gluten-Free CPG product into the market? Carolyn Haeler, CEO of Mightylicious Inc., joins us to share her experience in launching her line of gluten-free cookies. There may not be a one-size-fits-all ...

FI News Review (December 13, 2024) – Behind the Kroger/Albertsons Merger Fallout

It was slated to be the largest grocery merger in U.S. history - until it fell apart. Now the two supermarket giants are going head to head against each other. What went wrong? Why is ...

FI Spotlight – Edible Insects: The Future of Sustainable Food

Join The Food Institute as we dive into the fascinating world of edible insects. With global interest in sustainable food solutions on the rise, we explore how insects are emerging as a nutritious and environmentally ...

FI News Review (December 6, 2024) – The Top Stories in Food and Beverage Right Now

In this week's FI News Roundup, we cover Shopify's 11.5 billion in sales over the Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend and Unilever's CEO expressing interest in selling several of its brands. Additionally, Cargill announced plans to ...

FI Studios: The Secret to Making Flavors POP in Your Food and Beverage Products

How can you offer a POP of unexpected flavor to your customers? IFF supplies ingredients that create the joy of unique food & beverage experiences. Sit down with FI Reporter, George Hajjar, and IFF’s CMO, ...

FI Spotlight: What You Need to Know About CES 2025

Step into the future of food service at CES 2025, where cutting-edge tech exhibitions showcase the latest innovations. Let's dive into what's changing at the upcoming show and the top themes in this exciting FI ...

FI Studios: Why Businesses Must Adapt to Succeed – Or Else

With the economic landscape constantly evolving and more companies going bankrupt than ever before, it’s clear that people in business need to rethink their strategy. Gary Shapiro’s advice? Stay alert, and be prepared to make ...

FI Spotlight: This Might Be The Best Latin Seasoning on Store Shelves

Clean, organic, Latin spices, non-GMO Adobo and Sazon - it’s no dream, it’s reality. Meet Loisa, a CPG line of Latin seasonings for the home cook that wants to dive in and explore all that ...

FI News Review (November 15, 2024) – Takeout Buyout: Wonder Acquires Grubhub

In a surprising move, Food Startup Wonder bought Food Delivery Service Grubhub for $650 million dollars. What does this mean for Wonder, Grubhub, and the entire food delivery service category? Check out the latest episode ...

Exploring the Transformation and Future Trends in C-Store Foodservice

SPONSORED CONTENT There's no doubt that C-Stores continue to significantly evolve to meet consumer needs. From fresh food offerings to expanded inventory, c-stores have become a growing focus in the foodservice space. But what are ...

FI Spotlight: Reinventing a CPG Brand: Here’s What Happened

Once upon a time, Stephen Caldwell had the world at his feet. His product, Rosti Stuft Spuds, was one of the hottest CPG products in the game, and big name retailers were predicting worldwide domination. ...

News Roundup (November 8, 2024): The Hottest Topics in the Food Industry Right Now

Check out the latest episode of FI News Review, where we cover the demise of a beloved restaurant chain, a new security technology coming out of Walmart, and General Mills's hand at nostalgia by bringing ...

Why End-to-End Solutions are Key for C-Store Success

SPONSORED CONTENT When it comes to retail, it's all about the consumer. How has the consumer evolved, and how can businesses properly identify and address these changing needs? What strategy is best for each company? ...

FI Spotlight – Soil vs Hydroponics: What’s the Best Way to Grow Microgreens

What are microgreens and why does everyone want them? Let’s learn more about the rising trend of microgreens in the food and beverage industry! Discover how these nutrient-dense plants, cultivated through controlled environment agriculture (CEA) ...

News Roundup (November 1, 2024): Who’s Been Eating 80,000 Uncrustables?

In this week's FI News Roundup, we cover a water company that is facing a multi-billion-dollar court verdict after traces of Hydrazine, which is found in rocket fuel, were discovered. Starbucks announced it is pulling ...

Acosta Group Winning at Retail with Smart Retail Media and Shopper Personalization

SPONSORED CONTENT Targeting the right audiences, effectively using and measuring retail media network strategies, identifying consumer needs - there are a lot of challenges for the retailer to stay on top of. This is where ...

FI Spotlight: What does it take for Plant-Based Seafood to Succeed?

Overfishing, seafood fraud, high prices - those are just some of the reasons why one would turn to a promising idea like plant-based seafood. But can the idea actually become a successful reality? Kelli Wilson ...

News Roundup (October 25, 2024): Why Are So Many Restaurants Going Bankrupt?

In this week's FI News Roundup, we cover the current state of the restaurant sector as it sets to have the most bankruptcy filings in decades, an update on the TreeHouse Foods, Inc. product recall, ...

FI Spotlight: Can Korean Products REALLY Conquer European Markets?

It's the biggest food show in the world, and The Food Institute is here to capture it! Join FI CEO & Managing Partner Brian Choi at SIAL Paris 2024 as he dives into the sights, ...

News Roundup (October 18, 2024): Debt Struggles, Butter Price Surges, Teen Trends

Join Susan Choi, Digital Media Director at The Food Institute, for this week’s FI News Roundup. Get the latest insights on consumer debt trends, Walgreens’ store closures, new credit card fee regulations in Illinois, and ...

FI Spotlight: Transforming School Lunches: A New Era of Nutrition & Taste

Join The Food Institute as we dig into the state of school lunches during National School Lunch Week. We will explore how school lunches have evolved with healthier options and increased variety. We will also ...

Albertsons Innovative Strategy for Retail Media Networks

How do companies best position themselves to take advantage of the retail media network trend? We got the scoop at Groceryshop 2024! Join FI's CEO and Managing Partner Brian Choi as he gets the latest ...

News Roundup (October 4, 2024): Helene, Egg Prices, Emergency Pizza

In this week's FI News Roundup, we cover PepsiCo’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Siete Foods, the latest on Hurricane Helene and its significant damage to land, property, and Southeastern agriculture, sharp increases in egg prices, ...

Snacking Smarter: Consumer Trends and Product Solutions

How has consumer snacking changed in the last five years, and what trends are shaping its future in 2025? In this webinar, experts from Glanbia Nutritionals, Brightfield Group, and The Food Institute explore these questions ...

FI Spotlight: Exploring Southern Cuisine at the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston

Join FI Reporter Brittany Borer and Chef Maneet Chauhan at Charleston's inaugural Food & Wine Classic. Discover why this historic city was chosen to host this event, the significance of Southern cuisine in the American ...

News Roundup (September 27, 2024): SNAP Benefits, California Plastic Bag Ban, Japan Rice Shortage

In this week’s FI News Roundup, key topics include potential losses in federal food aid for SNAP users as the month draws to a close, along with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed bill to ban ...

Grocery Shop 2024: What’s the Best Choice for Future Food?

If you want to stay on top of the latest innovations and trends in the Grocery and CPG worlds, look no further than the GroceryShop 2024 show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Join The Food Institute ...

News Roundup (September 20, 2024): Interest Rates, Hart House Closings, Chipotle’s Avocado Robot

In this week's FI News Roundup, we discuss the Federal Reserve Board's decision on interest rates, the closure of a celebrity-backed vegan restaurant chain, Amazon's back-to-office mandate, and the possibility of automation coming to a ...

Inflation’s Economic Impact: What it Means for the F&B Industry

Inflation affects every corner of the U.S. economy, but its impact on the Food and Beverage industry is particularly profound. Join The Food Institute for an insightful webinar during which we examine how rising prices ...

FI Studios Presents: Chatting with Eric Kim of the New York Times

New York Times Columnist Eric Kim wants to create solutions to your problems – mealtime problems, that is. He also wants to explore new flavors, try new techniques, and draw upon influences from his childhood. …

FI Spotlight: Bringing A Restaurant Back To Life

Since 1966, Steak & Ale was a beloved restaurant chain, known for its tableside service and its affordability, enabling patrons to treat themselves to dining outside of the home, once known as an unattainable luxury. ...

News Roundup (September 13, 2024): Food Inflation, Buyout Stalled, Waffle House CEO Passes

From slowing inflation to Seven & i Holdings’ refusal to be bought by Alimentation Couche-Tard to the passing of a beloved chain’s CEO, don’t miss the latest episode of FI News Review.

FI Spotlight: The Game-Changing Power of Regenerative Poultry Farming

Discover how regenerative poultry farming is revolutionizing the farming industry from Paul Greive, Founder of Pasturebird. Learn about the benefits to the environment, the challenges that conventional poultry farmers face when switching to regenerative farming, ...

FI News Review (September 6, 2024) – News Roundup: Top Food Trends, Seafood Fraud, and Business Comebacks

From BurgerFI struggles and top food trends amongst college students to a federal takedown on fish fraud, don't miss the latest episode of FI News Review, where we cover the latest and greatest in the ...