Tag: food and beverage

FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 5, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on one CEO’s alarming prediction regarding the banana supply, plus more trending industry news.

August 5, 2025

FI Fast Break audio news: July 9, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on projections for an online spending surge during this week’s extended Amazon Prime Day event.

July 8, 2025

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Baby Boomers: A Restaurant’s Reliable Friend

Baby Boomers offer restaurants a loyal customer who tends to be more resilient compared to younger cohorts. Contrary to popular belief, data suggests that this cohort is excited by innovative dishes, particularly those that invoke nostalgia, comfort, or function.

June 20, 2025

FI Fast Break audio news: June 11, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on a recent study that suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs alter the “taste perception” of users.

June 10, 2025

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Packaging Innovations Help F&B Brands Meet Sustainability Goals

As consumer demand for sustainable packaging increases, brands like Frugalpac and KIND Snacks are making bold moves to redefine industry standards, with Frugal Bottle’s rollout at Target and KIND’s curbside-recyclable wrapper pilot setting new benchmarks for eco-conscious innovation. Other brands are expected to follow their lead.

May 8, 2025

How F&B Companies Can Maximize Return on Tech Investments

Many F&B companies aren’t getting the results they desired from tech investments due to factors ranging from insufficient data to inadequate planning. Industry experts shared actionable strategies with FI to help companies resolve these issues.

April 28, 2025

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Strikes Cost Food Industry $145.9 Million in 2024

Strikes cost F&B companies and employees $145.9 million in lost wages and revenue in 2024, according to a review by Noggin. Last year’s strikes were complicated by other issues like supply chain pressures as well, signaling the need for better communication among employees and management to avoid labor strife.

April 24, 2025

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Hot is Hot: Spicy Beverage Flavors Taking Center Stage

The spicy flavor trend is setting the F&B world ablaze, with bold innovations such as hot honey sausage for pizzas and chili-infused ice cream captivating adventurous consumers. These days, the innovation even extends into drink aisles.

April 14, 2025

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SunnyD Highlights Castillo Hermanos’ Bold Move in Beverages

Castillo Hermanos has made a bold $1.5 billion move to acquire Harvest Hill Beverage Company, home to brands like SunnyD. While SunnyD’s surprising sales growth defies health-conscious trends, Castillo Hermanos plans to leverage evolving consumer needs and Harvest Hill’s infrastructure to unlock growth opportunities.

April 7, 2025

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Mixue and Matcha: Asian Beverages Take Over the World

Mixue Ice Cream and Tea has become the world’s largest F&B chain by number of locations, thanks to its affordable pricing and innovative franchising strategy. The chain illustrates the time-tested popularity of teas, which are increasingly prized by young adults.

March 10, 2025

Meat the Future: Cutting-Edge Tech Transforming Meat Processing

In 2025, the U.S. meat and poultry processing industry is leveraging advanced materials and automation to enhance efficiency across its supply chain. Innovations in blade technology and nanotechnology in packaging are transforming operations.

January 24, 2025

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New Year, New Administration: Risks & Opportunities for Makers

Manufacturers face a shifting landscape under the Trump administration, with potential deregulation in energy, labeling, and banking offering opportunities to lower costs and enhance access to capital, while also introducing risks like increased scrutiny from consumers and advocacy groups.

January 20, 2025