FI Fast Break audio news: June 25, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break podcast notes how July brings another round of U.S. minimum wage increases in states such as Alaska.

Target Has Fallen Behind Retail Rivals – Again

Target has struggled to define a unique place in its market, watching rivals like Walmart and Costco capitalize on growth opportunities while its own stock and sales falter. Target’s leadership now faces a critical moment to convince investors that it can once again turn challenges into triumphs.

FI News Review (January 31, 2025): Top News in Food and Beverage Industry

This week on FI's News Roundup, we learn about one company's decision to roll back on DEI initiatives while another company doubles down to keep its DEI policies in place. Egg prices are up, a ...

Egg Limits Hit Shelves in Bird Flu’s Wake

Egg shortages and soaring prices are being driven by the double whammy of severe weather and the bird flu, which has wiped out millions of birds and tightened supplies nationwide. As a result, grocers are implementing measures like purchase limits.

Sustainability in the Snack Aisle: Eco-friendly Food Gains Momentum

It’s apparent in grocery store checkout lines, in social media, and in marketing campaigns: consumers demand eco-friendly food.

Making the Business Case for DEI

Is there a business case to be made for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts? According to Julie Swift, the answer is a resounding yes.

IFMA Presidents Conference Recap: Imagination, Collaboration, and a New Vision

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. –  For the food-away-from-home (FAFH) ecosystem to succeed, stakeholders including operators, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers will need to work more closely than ever before. That was one of the major themes on …

2023 Labor Outlook: Layoffs, Automation on Horizon

Inflation threw a wrench into pandemic recovery, and with interest rates rising and the threat of a recession looming, the 2023 labor market could look very different than it does today. Major tech companies have …

IFMA Event Highlights Possible Labor, Supply Chain Solutions

More than 500 foodservice leaders met in Greater Phoenix this week, to consider solutions for industry issues like the ongoing labor shortage and supply chain snags.