Tag: Economics
The Current State of the U.S. Farmer
What’s the current state of the U.S. farmer? With historic heat, record droughts, and unprecedented supply chain problems, The Food Institute Podcast invited Wells Fargo agricultural economist Dr. Michael J. Swanson to discuss market conditions, …
Study: Independent Grocers Spur Significant Economic Growth
Independent grocers now account for 33% of total U.S. grocery sales, according to a new research from the National Grocers Association (NGA). The independent sector, which includes 21,574 stores nationwide, contributes more than $255 billion to the …
The Ongoing Problem with Brand Accelerators in the U.S.
This article is the first in the FI Quarterly Series on Emerging Consumer Brands. The continuing problem with corporate and independent accelerators is two-fold: the screening process and the mentors available to each cohort. An …