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Why The Winter FancyFaire App Will Change Your Trade Show Experience

SPONSORED CONTENT If you’ve ever been to a trade show, the first feeling of attending is always overwhelming - so much to do and see, and so little time. That’s where the Specialty Food Association ...

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President Trump Eyes Argentine Beef to Solve Domestic Crisis

Beef prices are sizzling at $6.30/lb, and President Donald Trump’s fix – importing Argentine cattle – is sparking bipartisan backlash. Industry leaders warn the move may fuel geopolitical tensions without lowering consumer costs.

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AI: The Fastest-Growing Ingredient in Food

AI is transforming food industry operations, marketing, and media fast and affordably. Brands that reinvest AI-driven savings into quality, transparency, and innovation will lead the next wave of consumer trust and growth.

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Impossible Foods Founder Insists Plant-Based Meat Isn’t Dead; Here’s Why

Despite investor jitters and industry shakeouts, Impossible Foods founder Patrick Brown recently told FI he remains bullish on alt-meat’s future. With tech advancements and health-driven messaging, plant-based protein may yet win over skeptical consumers.

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Gen X: The New MVP of Food Industry Spending

Gen Xers may represent the “forgotten generation,” but their loyalty, functionality-first mindset, and $39 trillion inheritance make them a retail force. Ignore their evolving wellness habits and omnichannel expectations at your brand’s peril.

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2026 Innovative Trends: Clean Label

Since the pandemic, the market has gradually shifted to empower consumers to consider the health and wellness implications of their food choices, with a “food as medicine” approach that has compelled many to consider ingredient ...

3 Sustainability Ideas That Could be Widely Impactful

NACS Show Observations: Protein, Caffeine Everywhere

Identifying Key Insights and Effective Strategies to Drive Growth in the Grocery Retail Space

Why The Winter FancyFaire App Will Change Your Trade Show Experience

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Food for Thought Leadership: How SKU Is Shaping the Next Generation of CPG Brands

How This Smart Shelf Tech Is Transforming Grocery Retail

Identifying Key Insights and Effective Strategies to Drive Growth in the Grocery Retail Space

What Makes San Diego Perfect for Food Lovers? SFA’s Winter FancyFaire Investigates

The Power of the Consumer: Top Industry Execs Share the Latest Food Retail Insights

Where to Find Top Food Trends in 2026

Food for Thought Leadership: Kellanova’s Deepali Palta on AI, Sustainability, and Growth

Latest Podcasts

FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 22, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on how the ongoing government shutdown is expected to take a toll on restaurant chains.

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Food for Thought Leadership: How SKU Is Shaping the Next Generation of CPG Brands

Kellanova vice president Dr. Deepali Palta shares how a focus on the consumer, business, and technology impact global innovation at the company.

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FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 15, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Beyond Meat’s ominous news regarding its tumbling shares.

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The Future of Flavor: McCormick’s Recipe for Innovation

Valda Coryat reveals how curiosity powers McCormick’s foresight, why segmentation by “flavor personality” matters, and the future of flavor.

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Food for Thought Leadership: Kellanova’s Deepali Palta on AI, Sustainability, and Growth

Kellanova vice president Dr. Deepali Palta shares how a focus on the consumer, business, and technology impact global innovation at the company.

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FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 8, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast provides an update on the government shutdown and discusses how the event could impact food and beverage businesses.

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Chicken, Consumers & Change: A Poultry Market Overview

City National Bank’s Eric Viergutz interviews Wayne-Sanderson Farms CFO T.J. Wolfe on the U.S. chicken market.

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FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 1, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on talks of a potential government shutdown, and its possible impact on the livestock market.

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Food for Thought Leadership: Nostalgia vs. Novelty with Mike Kostyo

Menu Matters vice president Mike Kostyo joins Chris Campbell to discuss the push and pull between nostalgia and novelty in the food industry.

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Events

Sep

Metabolic Health and Weight Management in the GLP-1 Era (Webinar)

Oct

Q4 Crunch Time: Foodservice Foot Traffic & Trend Insights (Webinar)

Oct

Automating Food Production with AI-Enabled Robots (Webinar)

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FI Report October 2025