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.
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Grocery Predictions for 2023: Delivery, Loyalty Could Look Different
The coming year could be a turbulent one as grocers navigate economic uncertainty while also benefiting from shoppers’ return to stores in a post-pandemic environment.
Will Instant Delivery Survive Post-Covid?
Inflation is on the rise, the economy is in a downturn, and consumers have returned to shopping in-person in pursuit of discounts—all of which spells trouble for instant-delivery companies.
Consumers Care About Last Mile Sustainability – Which Can Boost Grocers’ Bottom Line
Grocery delivery is here to stay, but the option can be costly for grocers. Here is expert advice from fulfillment professionals on how to maximize profitability.
Grocery Shoppers Weigh Delivery Fees Amid Inflation
As inflation takes its toll on household finances, consumers are weighing their grocery delivery options. “Delivery continues to be very strong—averaging 9-11 percent of total store sales. Grocers are now planning for, and investing in, …
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 24, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on how c-stores must adapt amid the current inflationary environment.
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 17, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on what’s next in vertical farming, and Maple Leaf Foods’ plant-based plans.
7-Eleven’s Recent Acquisition Could Reshape Delivery Space
7-Eleven’s recent acquisition of start-up Skipcart offers the convenience store chain many future opportunities, a consultant said.
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 10, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the spike in prices of breakfast items like eggs.
FI Fast Break audio news: July 13, 2022
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine food companies’ sustainability initiatives, growing economic pessimism, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – July 13, 2022 The …
FI Fast Break audio news: July 6, 2022
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the restaurant industry’s evolution, the growth of frozen breakfast foods, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – July …
Uber Exec: On-Demand Delivery Requires Grocers to Consider Holidays, Loyalty
Grocers have been speeding up delivery, and on-demand is becoming a vital part of every delivery program. Shoppers who have become used to groceries arriving on their doorstep now expect that option to be available …
Digital Ordering Key Factor in Restaurant Gains
A growing number of consumers prefer digital ordering over in-store experiences, according to a recent report from Paytronix. The 2022 Paytronix Order & Delivery Report found that, while digital orders at restaurants and c-stores have …
Third-Party Delivery Apps Facing Uncertain Future
Third-party delivery firms are making headlines again. A growing number of investors, customers, and workers are fed up as the companies hemorrhage money and relentlessly chase growth— burning cash, customers, and vendors along the way …
Why Automation, Capacity and Flexibility Are the Key Enablers of Same-Day Delivery
Same-day delivery is quickly morphing from a key differentiator to table stakes in the grocery industry, and surveys of both retailers and delivery providers echo this sentiment. Only 26% of U.S. retailers offered same-day delivery …
Food Retailers Rank High in Annual Reputable Companies Survey
Food companies turned out to be some of the most reputable companies in the eyes of Americans in this years’ Axios Harris Poll 100 survey which gauges the reputation of the most visible brands in …
NYC Grubhub Debacle Furthers Restaurant-Delivery App Tensions
Is the relationship between third-party delivery companies and restaurants starting to fray? A Grubhub promotion offering free lunch to all New York City customers on Tuesday turned into chaos for both restaurants and customers. The app was offering …
Omnichannel Fulfillment Changing the Face of Inventory Management
The rise of in-store fulfillment was rapid, and it created new challenges alongside new sales opportunities. Customers are demanding faster speeds and more convenience while grocers now need to juggle multiple fulfillment options while keeping …
Study: Meal Kits Gaining Momentum with Gen Z, Millennials
New consumer research suggests that meal kits are gaining momentum – especially with young adults. According to research from Culinary Visions, an insights and trends forecasting practice, 49% of consumers ages 18-34 say meal kits …
FI Fast Break audio news: April 6, 2022
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the keys to winning over inflation-weary shoppers and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – April 6, 2022 The …
Recent Economic Data Could Be a Good Sign for Hiring Managers
TikTok is Becoming a Food Industry Influencer
Users sharing their food on social media is nothing new, but TikTok is taking the phenomenon to new heights. Earlier this week, the hashtag for “food” had garnered a whopping 268 billion views on the …
Ultrafast Food Delivery May Be Slowing Down
For some time, it seemed like there was a new app every week promising New Yorkers food and other deliveries in 15 minutes or less. Now, it looks like there could be a bump in …
Exclusive Interview: What Are the Latest Developments in Online Grocery Delivery and Pick-Up?
While the food delivery market has garnered its fair share of headlines in recent months, pick-up remains a powerhouse for grocery e-commerce. That’s according to Brick Meets Click partner David Bishop, who recently joined The Food …
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What Does Gopuff’s Move Into Private Label Signal for Rapid Delivery?
Gopuff is launching its very own line of private label products. Bottled water will kick off the “Basically” brand, followed by other household items like cleaning products, paper products, and food storage, reported CNBC (Jan. …
Consumers Expecting 2022 Grocery Price Surge
With grocery prices at a 10-year high, a recent survey by KPMG finds consumers expect prices to rise even more in 2022, with everything from mac-and-cheese to mustard and produce logging hefty increases. The KPMG …
Which Technologies Will Push the Food Industry Forward?
Propelled by the pandemic, robotic innovations are still making food-industry headlines. A few of the latest developments include: 7-Eleven partnered with Nuro to pilot a commercial delivery service using autonomous vehicles in the Silicon Valley …
What’s Ahead In 2022?
2022 Food Industry Trends to Watch
Plant-based. Frozen foods. Automation and AI. Which trends do you think will impact the food industry most in 2022?
Which Consumers Are Driving Food Delivery Growth?
New research on consumers who use food-delivery companies like UberEats, GrubHub and DoorDash indicates that today’s food-delivery customers tend to be young and wealthy. Virtual brand company Nextbite’s white paper revealed that 71% of survey …
Delivery Innovation Hitting Higher Gear, Especially in U.S.
Chicago residents in need of last-minute ingredients are in luck. Getir, the Turkish provider of ultrafast, 10-minute grocery delivery, started operations in the Windy City this week. The company, which was founded in Istanbul in …
Analysts: More Retailers Should Adopt Last-Mile Gig Delivery
In a recent Barclays conference call, a team of analysts discussed the success of gig delivery and how it could become a compelling offering for retailers. Here’s a look at the key takeaways from the …
Online Grocery and Delivery Companies Find Success Owning the Supply Chain
While Amsterdam-based e-grocery platform Picnic recently made headlines by raising $707 million in a Series D funding round led by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, perhaps the bigger news is how Picnic and other food …
Delivery Landscape Changing as DoorDash, Rivals Go All in on Alcohol
As major companies are turning to alcohol delivery, they’ll face more regulation in New York City and perhaps beyond. Here’s a closer look at the issues at play: FOOD DELIVERY EXPANDS INTO ALCOHOL DELIVERY Food …
Barstool Sports Aims to Become Major Player in Virtual Kitchens
Dave Portnoy, founder of the pop culture site Barstool Sports, is jumping in on the virtual ghost kitchen trend, partnering with Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl to launch a virtual restaurant concept built around the …
Report: Eating at Home Trend Here for the Long Haul
The COVID-19 pandemic simply accelerated Americans’ shift to a home-centric lifestyle, according to a new report by The NPD Group. But the tendency to largely hunker down at home was already apparent prior to the …