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 ...

FI News Review (January 31, 2025): Top News in Food and Beverage Industry

This week on FI's News Roundup, we learn about one company's decision to roll back on DEI initiatives while another company doubles down to keep its DEI policies in place. Egg prices are up, a ...

Growing Plants… with Fog?

Plantaform’s indoor gardening system efficiently utilizes fog to deliver nutrients to the roots of plants. These sleek units are ideal for restaurants, homes, and classrooms. Check it out! Produced By the FI Video Production Team: Susan Choi, ...

FI Spotlight: Food Delivery Robots Take Over Campus

Are you considering incorporating robotic delivery into your business? Join FI Reporter, Brittany Borer, at UNC Charlotte in North Carolina to see how this school campus utilizes robots for restaurant food deliveries. Learn how autonomous ...

FI News Review (January 24, 2025): The Top Stories in Food and Beverage Right Now

In this week's FI News Roundup, we cover the 2025 World Economic Outlook that is estimated to grow by 2.7% in the U.S., we look into the Bird Flu and its impact on trade, one-fifth ...

Hydrogen Water System Revolutionizes Cellular Health

What is oxidative stress, and how does hydrogen water improve cellular health? Dr. Paul Barattiero, N.D., explains everything while introducing his product, the Echo Water Flask. Learn how this relates to cellular health, brain function, ...

FI News Review (January 17, 2025): Top Stories in Food and Beverage Right Now

In this week's FI News Roundup, we cover the FDA’s proposal to display nutritional information on the front of product labels, major leadership changes at Hormel and Hershey as their CEOs step down, an agreement ...

Why You Need The 2025 Spirit Gas Grill

SPONSORED CONTENT What does Weber have in store for 2025? The company spoke with The Food Institute about its new 2025 SPIRIT gas grill line. Featuring Weber's proprietary Boost Burners, a snap-jet ignition system, an ...

FI Spotlight – Jackfruit: A Climate Friendly Food Solution

What’s the big deal about Jackfruit? What makes it the ideal plant-based meat alternative? How climate-friendly is this food solution? These are questions that Annie Ryu, Founder & CEO of The Jackfruit Company and Jack ...

Exploring the Future: Illuminating Innovations at CES 2025

Want to know about the most unique inventions being showcased at CES 2025? Look no further! Join The Food Institute as we take you through a quick roundup of the exhibitors we found particularly interesting ...

FI Spotlight: An Inside Look at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show

Beverages, snacks, spreads and more - it’s that time again for the Specialty Food Association’s annual Winter Fancy Food Show. Leana Salamah, Senior VP of Marketing for The Specialty Food Association joins us to discuss ...

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. ...