Despite their recent popularity, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are unfamiliar to many in the food industry. Lazard Middle Market Managing Director David Iverson and Director Alejandro Cola join the Food Institute Podcast to provide …
Annually, there are about 50 million cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. – is your company ready to contend with a crisis of this kind if your product is among those causing the illnesses? …
Saturday, March 20, was declared MeatOut day by Colorado’s governor, which prompted defiant gatherings supporting farmers in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, pointed to the health and environmental benefits of …
Amid soil erosion, tens of millions of U.S. farmland acres lost to development, and global food demand rising upwards of 98% by 2050, there are serious concerns about how the agriculture industry will meet tomorrow’s …
Agriculture-related losses from the recent winter storm in Texas are estimated to total at least $600 million, according to the Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service, reported The New York Times (March 4). Here’s a breakdown …
The U.S. could plant 92 million acres of corn, 90 million acres of soybeans, and 45 million acres of wheat in 2021, according to data presented at USDA’s Outlook Forum. That would represent an increase …
Food businesses including grocers, restaurants and farmers, are faced with major issues due to this week’s severe winter weather in Texas. GROCERS AND RESTAURANTS Power outages and supply problems linked to the nearly unprecedented cold …
Prior to this week’s extreme weather in the south, the USDA was already projecting that U.S. farmers wouldn’t see another year as profitable as 2020 for at least a decade. USDA FORECASTS LOWER PROFITS DESPITE …
Each February, Black History Month not only celebrates the achievements of African Americans, but also highlights some of the mistreatment African Americans have endured over the course of our history. Perhaps it’s appropriate, then, that …
COMMODITIES SUPERCYCLE U.S. agriculture is at the beginning of a commodity “super cycle,” according to Brett Stuart, CEO of Global AgriTrends. He said China is driving markets for beef, pork, poultry and corn, and that …
Tom Vilsack, President Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. agriculture secretary, pledged this week to increase USDA programs to combat climate change, expressing confidence that farmers will embrace the chance to make money by sequestering carbon within …
From Washington DC to farm fields throughout much of the country, the acronym ESG has become a rather hot-button issue of late. Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is a movement that’s undeniably gathering steam, …
Despite its unassuming appearance and a flavor described sometimes as subtle or muted, the avocado’s growth in popularity has been quite an attention grabber. Whether it’s the fruit’s superfood status, the rise of guacamole as …
Cargill is supporting farmer-led efforts to adopt practices and systems foundational to regenerative agriculture practices across 10 million acres of North American farmland over the next 10 years. The initiative will focus on row crop …
Food Institute Focus – Dairy Consolidation Outpaces Most Agriculture
Food Institute Focus – While Consumer Prices Decline, Food Prices Increase
After decades of being sidelined by consumers concerned over whether they were safe, foods made with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, may finally find a place on more meal plates along with other new agricultural …
Food Institute Focus – Coronavirus’ Impact on Pricing
The food industry is facing unprecedented disruption with traditional manufacturers and producers often edged out by artisanal brands and new ventures backed by VC and other forms of unconventional capital. This webinar will feature one …
The Food Institute Focus – Cattle Producers Need Operational Certainty
The Food Institute Focus – Dropping Temps in Northwest Hurt Apricot Growers
The Food Institute Focus – California’s Grape Crush Drops
Food Institute Focus – Farmers Are in Demand
During the week of March 8, The Food Institute was scheduled to head to Natural Products Expo West for on-the-ground reporting on the companies, products, and major trends impacting the food industry. However, the illustrious …
The Food Institute Focus – CFS Argues ‘Organic’ Rule Not Grounded Enough
The Food Institute Focus – Orange Juice Shortages on Horizon?
The Food Institute Report – Popularity of Peanuts on the Rise
Food Institute Focus – Meat Sales Still Strong
Food Institute Focus – Dairy Farmers of America to Buy Dean Foods
Food Institute Focus – Coronavirus’ Impact on Chinese Food Industry
Food Institute Focus – Farming Focuses on Food Security
Food Institute Focus – U.S. Sugar Production Weakening
Food Institute Focus – Dean Foods Files for Bankruptcy Amid Dairy Decline
