Once untouchable, Domino’s now finds itself battling market stagnation and an identity crisis in a delivery world reshaped by apps. Even winning in pizza no longer guarantees growth, according to FI’s resident stock expert.
Specialty cheese challengers are surging, outpacing legacy brands with innovation and indulgent appeal as the market nears $41.1 billion. Consumers are trading up for emotional satisfaction, fueling growth in premium formats and adventurous milk blends.
Honeycrisp apple prices have surged 160% amid crop shortages, rising labor costs, and limited imports. Retailers are pivoting to Cosmic Crisp, frozen produce, and private labels as shoppers seek relief from premium fruit sticker shock.
Walmart is going all-in on agentic AI, launching super agents that act autonomously to streamline everything from customer service to supply chain ops. For food businesses, this tech could mean fewer errors and sharper margins.
Multiple pro athletes have either invested in plant-based foodservice and food retail brands or launched their own brands in recent years, including John Salley, Tom Brady, Chris Paul, Ed McCaffrey, and Mike Tyson. Let’s take a look at a few of these business ventures – and the motivators behind them.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on online grocery sales’ eye-opening rise of late, in addition to other trending industry news.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Kellanova’s pledge to remove synthetic food dyes from its retail food products by 2028.
Anuga’s JP Hartmann spoke with FI’s Chris Campbell on the intersection of U.S. and international food trends, and the Anuga conference.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast notes how Alimentation Couche-Tard rescinded its $46 billion offer to purchase 7-Eleven’s parent.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on projections for an online spending surge during this week’s extended Amazon Prime Day event.
The latest FI Fast Break podcast notes how July brings another round of U.S. minimum wage increases in states such as Alaska.
Nik Modi of RBC Capital Markets breaks down grocery trends and consumer behavior amid inflation, tariffs, and more.
The latest FI Fast Break podcast touches on the latest related to Pres. Trump’s tariff plans, and the outlook for the energy drink market.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on a recent study that suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs alter the “taste perception” of users.
