In the latest FI Fast Break news podcast, we discuss how the Iran conflict could impact supply chains for corn, sugar, soybean meal, and more.
In other news, Target on Tuesday reported disappointing Q4 earnings, with revenue dropping 1.5% YoY to $30.45 billion. The 2025 holiday period marked Target’s fourth quarter in a row of falling store and website traffic, reported CNBC. Full Story
Elsewhere, U.S. manufacturing activity in February grew steadily, but a gauge of prices at the factory gate approached a three-and-a-half-year high. While 12 industries reported growth, the F&B industry was among those that contracted, reported Reuters. Full Story (Sub. Req.)
Meanwhile, five processors have teamed up to launch Keep It Real Foods, a new private-label and manufacturing platform. The brands include Oakhouse Bakery, MaGi Foods, Small Batch Organics, RIND Snacks, and Whirlybird Granola, and the platform will focus on fiber-rich, protein-forward, and low-sugar breakfast and snack items, reported Food Processing. Full Story
And lastly, Snapple is leaning into ’90s nostalgia with retro packaging and new flavors as Keurig Dr Pepper tries to revive the brand for Gen Z. Experts say authenticity – not flashy redesigns – will determine whether the comeback sticks in today’s health-minded market. FI Focus
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