Tag: City National Bank
“Better-For-You” Snacks Blur the Line Between Health and Indulgence
Where is the line between healthy and indulgent? Experts weigh in on the merits of new “better-for-you” snack options that intend to walk it.
Supporting Food Industry Founders in a Turbulent Economy
Where can food industry founders turn for support in turbulent economic times? LAGO Innovation Fund managing director Kevin Park shares his thoughts on the subject.
Trends Impacting the Dairy Industry
Jennifer Pricco Braasch is a managing director with City National Bank’s Food & Beverage Group. Based in Milwaukee, she supports industry executives with creative financing solutions and industry intelligence. The Food Institute recently asked her …
State of the Snack Food Industry & Outlook
Alcohol Outlook: Gen Z Pregaming and Exploring New Flavors
City National Bank’ Steve Ramirez and RBC Capital Markets’ Nik Modi discuss the alcohol outlook for beer, wine, and spirits.
Plant-Based, Environment Top Issues in FI’s Emerging Food Leaders Survey
Plant-based products and environmental concerns are top-of-mind for the next generation of food industry leaders, according to The Food Institute’s 2022 Emerging Food Leaders Survey. But first, let’s rehash a little history. We started our …
Experts Weigh In on Prospects for At-Home Dining
As pandemic concerns ease and consumer mobility returns, how will the dine-at-home category evolve against the backdrop of surging inflation? Last quarter, City National Bank Managing Director Eric Viergutz and RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Nik Modi joined The …
A Closer Look at Alcoholic Beverage Trends
Steve Ramirez is a Vice President and Relationship Manager with City National Bank’s food and beverage group. Based in Los Angeles, he provides cash flow, asset-based lending, real estate and equipment financing expertise to family …
The Psychology of Food: A Deeper, Actionable Understanding of the Modern Consumer
A Global Perspective on Inflation and Food Trends
John Church, co-head of HSBC Bank’s food and beverage unit, joins The Food Institute Podcast to discuss everything from wheat markets to foodservice drive-thrus to health and wellness.
Will Consumers Continue to Eat at Home?
City National Bank Managing Director Eric Viergutz and RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Nik Modi join The Food Institute Podcast to discuss changing dining preferences.
