New York, NY — March 24, 2026 (FI Newswire) — The Food Institute (FI) today announced the acquisition of a portfolio of food and beverage–focused podcast assets from Heritage Radio Network (HRN), marking a strategic expansion of The Food Institute’s multimedia platform and strengthening its position as the leading source of insights, analysis, and storytelling across the global food and beverage industry.
The transaction includes over 30 established podcast properties covering topics ranging from food entrepreneurship and culinary innovation to CPG product insights, hospitality trends, and the evolving consumer landscape. These programs will be integrated into The Food Institute’s growing portfolio of content and media assets, reaching executives, operators, investors, innovators, and F&B enthusiasts across the food and beverage ecosystem.
“This acquisition accelerates our mission to inform and connect the food and beverage industry through high-quality journalism, data-driven insights, thought-provoking conversations and compelling storytelling,” said Brian Choi, Managing Partner & CEO of The Food Institute.
“Podcasting has become a critical channel for industry leaders and insiders who want deeper context behind the headlines. By bringing these respected shows into The Food Institute’s platform, we are expanding our ability to deliver valuable conversations that matter to decision-makers across food and beverage.”
Founded in 2009, Heritage Radio Network built a reputation as a leading podcast platform dedicated to food culture, culinary entrepreneurship, agriculture, and hospitality. The selected shows within the transaction focus specifically on the business of food and beverage and have built loyal audiences of industry professionals and enthusiasts.
Under The Food Institute’s ownership, the podcast portfolio will benefit from expanded editorial resources, broader distribution, and deeper integration with the organization’s news, research, events, and digital media channels. The Food Institute plans to invest in new programming, enhanced production capabilities, and cross-platform storytelling designed to reach established industry executives, emerging innovators, investors, and also B2C audiences.
“Heritage Radio Network has always been committed to elevating conversations about the people and ideas shaping food and the culinary arts” said Ronald C. Pruett, Jr., former Chair of the Board of Heritage Radio Network. “We’re pleased that these deeply focused and meaningful shows will continue to grow under The Food Institute’s leadership and reach an even wider audience within the industry.”
The acquisition reflects The Food Institute’s continued investment in multimedia journalism and industry intelligence as demand grows for accessible, on-demand analysis of the trends shaping the global food and beverage industry.
Podcast programming will continue uninterrupted, with future episodes distributed through The Food Institute’s digital platforms as well as major podcast streaming services.
The Food Institute continues to seek media partners who are interested in joining The Food Institute platform. In addition, FI continues to seek other acquisition opportunities in the media, events, and data insights space. Interested parties can contact partnerships@foodinstitute.com for more information.
About The Food Institute
The Food Institute is a leading source of food industry news, data, and analysis, serving executives across retail, foodservice, manufacturing, investment, and supply chain sectors. Through its daily news coverage, market research, events, and multimedia platforms, The Food Institute provides decision-makers with the insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving food and beverage landscape. More information can be found at www.foodinstitute.com.
About Heritage Radio Network
Heritage Radio Network is an independent podcast network dedicated to sharing stories about food, agriculture, restaurants, and the culture that surrounds them. Since its founding, HRN has produced thousands of podcast episodes featuring chefs, entrepreneurs, farmers, and thought leaders across the food system. More information can be found at www.heritageradionetwork.org.
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