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FI Fast Break audio news: May 28, 2025

In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how major retailers like Walmart and Target are responding to the tariff situation.

This week’s podcast also touches on how McDonald’s will begin closing its CosMc’s locations in late June. The QSR giant plans to test several menu items from the beverage-focused concept at “hundreds” of standard McDonald’s restaurants this year, reported ReutersFull Story

And, finally, a new study found that nearly half of GLP-1 drug users have reduced their beef intake. The shift may create new opportunities for plant-based meat producers, reported Green QueenFull Story 

The FI Fast Break podcast provides the food and beverage industry with a quick-hitting update regarding impactful news. The podcast aims to keep F&B business leaders up to date on news that can help them stay a step ahead of the competition.

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