consumer spending 2025 Archives - The Food Institute

FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 20, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast examines how brands are increasingly collaborating on snack and beverage mashups in playful crossovers.

FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 13, 2025

The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on dollar stores’ continued rise throughout America.

FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 5, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on one CEO’s alarming prediction regarding the banana supply, plus more trending industry news.

FI Fast Break audio news: July 30, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on online grocery sales’ eye-opening rise of late, in addition to other trending industry news.

Mid-Year Update: The State of the Specialty Food Industry

At the recent Summer Fancy Food Show, industry leaders discussed the promising future for specialty food makers. Despite economic headwinds, consumers are expected to largely increase or maintain their consumption in many key categories.

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