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 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.

FI Live Replay: Resilience In Today’s Corporate World

Watch the replay of The Food Institute’s recent livestream on corporate resiliency. What makes a company and its employees resilient in today’s challenging business climate? For starters, building a culture of success and ensuring that …

Corporate Diversity Initiatives One Year After George Floyd

George Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests and ultimately served as a catalyst for anti- discrimination efforts. Many companies also responded by releasing statements against racism. And some took action, setting quantifiable goals to increase diversity …

Does McDonald’s Have an Image Problem?

With a 90-day protest unfolding at McDonald’s headquarters, the fast food giant is contending with allegations that it set Black franchise owners up to contend with higher overhead costs for security, insurance, employee turnover, and …

Some Important Changes Coming to Starbucks

Starbucks has recently made several notable updates to its business, including boosting its outlook, announcing planet-forward initiatives, more diversity on its board, and better pay for employees. In its latest financial release, Starbucks reaffirmed its …

Creating More Diversity in Leadership Roles

While diversity in leadership roles in the food industry has historically been lacking, companies today are making the business case for inclusion and upping their commitment to advance racial equality. For instance, the Multicultural Foodservice …

Diversity-Related Executive Roles Increase in Food Industry

Following the murder of George Floyd on May 25 and months of Black Lives Matter protests, many businesses have gone beyond simple statements of support to actual promises to change the way they operate, reported …