In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine Starbucks’ latest plans under CEO Brian Niccol.
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 30, 2025

Kelly Beaton | January 30, 2025
Kelly Beaton | January 30, 2025

In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine Starbucks’ latest plans under CEO Brian Niccol.
Lou Biscotti from CBIZ explains how uncertainty, tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and inflation are impacting the food and beverage industry.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on how startup companies are increasingly exploring food and nutrition solutions targeting women’s health, including innovations tied to hormonal health and fertility – which McKinsey considers a $1 trillion opportunity.
Alpha-Diver’s Hunter Thurman breaks down the market shift from a simple private label vs. national brand debate into a three-lane landscape.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the steady growth of U.S. manufacturing activity exhibited in the month of February.
Suzanne Cwik of Tibersoft and Eric Anderson of Conagra help break down data best practices to develop a foodservice marketing engine.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the fact the U.S. sugar industry could soon be impacted by regulatory changes connected to stricter dietary guidelines.
William Grand, NutriFusion founder & CEO, examines the growing health crisis tied to ultra-processed foods—and what it will take to fix it.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the latest in LTOs and menu innovations for fast-food operators.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
| viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |