COLUMN: For Tyson and JBS, the Problem is Not Just the Cycle
Input costs are up, prices are falling, volumes are down. It’s an unprecedented environment.
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OPINION: Beyond Predictable – The Perils of Losing Focus After Initial Success
Why is Beyond Meat struggling? What will last in the plant-based category, and will it ever grow again? And what can other founders learn from this classic case of irrational exuberance? The answers may still surprise you.
Alpha-Diver and The Food Institute Unveil The Industry’s First Comprehensive Consumer Psychology-based Ranking of Snack Brands
How to Win in the 2023 Snacking Universe
“Snacking is still a lifestyle in the U.S., fueled by the younger generation,” Wyatt began. “We’re in an unprecedented situation as price hikes in this category are outpacing other food/bev categories.”
Report: ‘Shrinkflation’ Top of Mind for Consumers
Shrinkflation is hitting Americans – hard. Almost three out of four consumers are concerned about the trend of shrinkflation – when companies keep their prices the same, yet give customers less of their products – …
The Inflationary Consumer: Fewer Trips but Bigger Carts
Consumers’ grocery shopping habits are changing as they grapple with inflation, leading to fewer trips but spending more during each visit. Between November 2022 and January 2023, average basket size rose 6% while number of …
FI Live Replay – Diving into Plant Based with Actual Veggies
FI Newscast (April 14, 2023) – Featuring Kristen Walters, Mazars in the US
Mergers, Acquisitions, Startups & Layoffs: What to Expect in 2023
Inflation is ebbing and the economy is weathering the rate hikes well. Unemployment is at a 50-year low, and recent tech layoffs are minimal compared to the volume of employees hired by those same companies the past several years.
Dissecting Fan-Driven Brands
Dr. James Richardson helps us take a look at what makes a good (and a bad) fan-driven business in the food industry.
Play Ball! Inflation, Value & SNCKRmetrics at the Ballpark
Sixty to seventy percent of what is sold at the American ball park is standard stadium fare – hot dogs, peanuts, pretzels, and beer. In a year of inflation and supply chain havoc, can fans still afford the bare necessities for a day at the park?
FI Live Replay – Natural Products Expo West 2023 Recap: Key Themes and Takeaways
FI Fast Break audio news: March 8, 2023
The latest FI news podcast notes that major restaurant chains are reducing menu options to prepare for tough financial times.
FI Newscast (March 3, 2023) – Featuring Hunter Thurman, Alpha-Diver
Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights, with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest was Hunter Thurman, President of Alpha-Diver – one …
CPG Industry: Key Themes and 2023 Outlook
FI Live Replay – From Concept to Commercialization: Scaling Your Brand
Rosti Soft Spuds launched in 2019 to nearly universal acclaim in the CPG space and among major distributors, even landing a spot on QVC. Watch the replay of The Food Institute’s livestream to hear from …
FI Newscast (Feb. 24, 2023) – Featuring Uday Ahuja, RSE Ventures
Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights, with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest was Uday Ahuja, Chief Investment Officer of RSE …
COLUMN: Let’s Learn from the Demise of Freshly
The public markets (and strategic firms) aren’t kind to businesses that don’t make much money and then stop growing. The recent shutdown of Freshly shocked many of its consumers, but not those following the ~$6B …
Analysis: ‘Value’ Food Manufacturers Positioned Well for Recession
In the U.S., inflation has been running above 5% since the middle of 2021. For packaged foods players, input cost increases have been even higher. Yet, at least so far, even the companies on the …
CEO: Grocers Benefit from Sharing Key Data with CPG Partners
Both grocers and their CPG partners are feeling the impact of an uncertain economy and sharing data can be mutually beneficial.
What’s Ahead in 2023?
Does the Restaurant CPG Trend Have Staying Power?
Despite higher grocery inflation, consumers continue to splurge on their favorite restaurant brands at retail, fueling a trend that has gained significant momentum in recent years. “Restaurants are looking to exploit brand loyalty that really …
FI Live Replay: Hitting The Flavor Bullseye with Alison Cayne
When it comes to flavor, every food business aims to hit that taste target. And few are as adept at that as Alison Cayne, creator of Haven’s Kitchen Sauces and host of the hit podcast …
Whole Foods Top Trends Highlight Brands on a Mission
What are Whole Foods top trends for food in 2023? Brands with a mission ranked highly in this year’s report.
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Survey: Purpose-led Brands See Far Higher Revenue Growth than Incumbents
A new survey shows the value that having a clear sustainability mission can have for purpose-led brands in the CPG space.
COLUMN: Honest Tea and the Challenge of Scaling New Brands at Public Companies
Earlier this year, Coca-Cola (KO) chose to shut down most of the Honest branded beverage business it had acquired from Seth Goldman years earlier. Shutting down an acquisition is a rare decision in CPG firms. …
IRI: 5 Keys to Drive CPG Growth in 2023
As inflation continues, consumers are responding by shopping value channels more and buying fewer premium meals and snacks, according to IRI.
Training the Next Gen of Food Industry Managers
What separates the average and the exceptional food and beverage company? A key part of the answer may lie in how leaders within the organization are trained. Traditional management theory would suggest that companies should …
Retail Loyalty Programs Now Include… Video Streaming?
Retailers are looking to outside partnerships and personalized benefits as ways to boost the perceived value of their subscription offerings.
FI Live Replay: How I Scaled My CPG
In 2018, Michael Pan rolled up his sleeves, cashed out his 401(k), and took on several loans to start Pan’s Mushroom Jerky. Just 2 years and one Shark Tank appearance later, the product finished 2020 …
As Consumers Seek Meals with Homemade Feel, Retailers Can Capitalize
Store-brand baking mix sales are on the rise, as shoppers seek “from-scratch” taste without time-consuming work.
Survey: Amid Inflation, Consumers Changing Deep-Seated Habits
Sixty-one percent of shoppers in a Vericast survey said that one of their biggest challenges this year is rising price.
Tracking Consumer Patterns as CPG Prices Rise
How are consumers changing consumption patterns as inflation pushes CPG prices higher? Ibotta EVP of RevenueChris Jensen discusses.
Analysis: How ‘Heatflation’ is Heating up Food Prices
The twin crop production enemies, drought and excessive heat, are putting unprecedented pressure on the global food supply via “heatflation.”
De-Platforming Your Brand for Exponential Growth
The Problem Top two investor questions for a consumer startup? 1) Do you have product-market fit yet? And 2) What is the platform? Building a platform brand right from the start is the strategy equivalent …
Why Agility Should Be Top-of-Mind for Both CPGs and Retailers
Amid rising demand for fresher food products, companies need to ensure their inventory is data-driven, with technology and procedures in place to adapt to a rapidly-changing market, according to Venky Ramesh, head of strategic business advisory …