SIAL Paris Celebrates 60 Years this October!

This milestone event offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals to reflect on six decades of groundbreaking innovations while eagerly anticipating the future of the food sector. With anticipation building, SIAL Paris 2024 is poised ...

Exploring Innovation and Values in the CPG Sector

When it comes to CPG's, consumers want nothing short of excellence. Integrity, transparency, quality - these are not just buzzwords, but essential attributes on the road to brand success. But how does a company achieve ...

Food Institute Retains Pat Mulhern as Advisor

Mulhern will help FI continue to build its relationships in the foodservice operator, distribution, and food manufacturing communities. Mulhern is excited to collaborate and help the media outlet bring more original content, industry insights, industry personalities and leaders to its growing, multimedia platform.

FI Live Replay – Natural Products Expo West: 2024 Show Recap

Thousands of vendors, tens of thousands of attendees, products and brands galore - it can only be the annual Natural Products Expo West Show. Join The Food Institute as we break down trends and observations ...

FI Live Replay: 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show Unwrapped

From boba to breakfast, ragu to roti, the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show showcased the best of the specialty food world, and the Food Institute was there to capture it all! Watch the replay of ...

Food & Beverage Manufacturing M&A Quarterly Report: Q4 2023

This article is sponsored and written by CohnReznick. Almost 300 deals closed Q4 2023. The two largest were J.M. Smucker’s $5.6 billion acquisition of Hostess Brands and Redwood Holding’s $4 billion acquisition of Newly Weds Foods. ...

Landing Space on Big-box Shelves: Assessing Food Business Costs and Margins

Tight margins in food and beverage means every penny counts. Knowing your costs by customer and item is critical to driving more revenue to the bottom line. Successful food and beverage clients have this information ...

Innovation Tips for Plant-Based Bakery Treats

Sweet baked goods are a hotspot for indulgence-happy consumers, making convenient, sharable treats like cookies a prime target for plant-based innovation.

The Struggle is Real: Affording Groceries in America

Regardless of when costs come down, consumer behavior has been altered and shoppers will continue to look for the best savings in 2024.

When Costing Mistakes Eat into Food Business Margins

To thrive in today’s highly competitive market, food and beverage businesses need to understand exactly where they make money—and where they don’t. While that might sound obvious, for many businesses pinpointing which products, services, and ...

Food & Beverage Manufacturing M&A Quarterly Report: Q3 2023

This article is sponsored and written by CohnReznick. While deal volumes and total capital invested have leveled off in 2023 for the F&B sector, numerous food and beverage deals were also announced during Q3 and should ...

FI Live Replay – Natural Products Expo East 2023 Recap: Key Themes and Takeaways

What were the key themes and takeaways at Natural Products Expo East in 2023? In the latest edition of FI Live, we brought a diverse panel of food and beverage industry experts to weigh in ...

What Do Consumers Seek in Frozen Foods?

What drives consumers in the frozen food sector? According to Red’s All Natural founder Mike Adair, they want both convenience and better-for-you attributes.

CPG Brands Adapting Marketing Messages to Reach Latin Consumers

According to a recent Kantar report, Latin America is home to nearly 40% of the global CPG and FMCG brands that are growing. Here’s a look at the most popular CPG brands in Latin America, …

The Future of Liquid Packaging: Harnessing Automation in the Manufacturing Sector

The fast-paced evolution of technology has continuously redefined multiple sectors and the food manufacturing industry is no exception. One of the areas of innovation is in the liquid packaging processes. Liquid food products, whether sauces, …

Food & Beverage Manufacturing M&A Quarterly Report: Q2 2023

This article is sponsored and written by CohnReznick. Transaction activity in the food and beverage space in Q2 2023 was relatively flat as compared to Q1 2023. Still, some significant food and beverage transactions have already ...

Growth Opportunities for Food Manufacturers in 2023

Despite persistent inflation, declining volume sales, and a more reticent consumer, growth opportunities remain for food manufacturers in 2023. The Food Institute hosted this exclusive webinar to explore how the food manufacturing industry can position ...

How to Reduce Waste While Monetizing Your Side Streams

This article is sponsored and written by GTF Technologies. By now, everyone in the food industry knows that 30-40% of food produced1 and almost half of all fruits and vegetables grown worldwide2 go to waste. …

FI Live Replay – Diving into Plant Based with Actual Veggies

Despite all the meat alternatives now on the market, Jason Rosenbaum and Hailey Swartz were still longing for something that really embraced the plant-based ideal. Enter their company, Actual Veggies, which features plant-based burgers that ...

Food & Beverage Manufacturing M&A Quarterly Report: Q1 2023

This article is sponsored and written by CohnReznick. Following broader market trends, food and beverage M&A slowed during Q1 while external forces like inflation, rising interest rates, recessionary fears, and a banking crisis all took center ...

FI Live Replay – Examining the No-Alcohol Trend

Recent trends suggest the future of drinking will include plenty of no- and low-alcohol options. The low/no alcohol category generated more than $11 billion in 2022 and the segment is growing, but what's driving the ...

New Technology Could Revolutionize Food-Allergen Testing

This article is sponsored and written by Allergenis. Over 32 million Americans have food allergies, including 1 in every 13 children – or approximately two in every classroom, according to foodallergy.org. As many as 60% ...

FI Live Replay – Natural Products Expo West 2023 Recap: Key Themes and Takeaways

What was new and hot at Natural Products Expo West in 2023? Watch the replay of The Food Institute's livestream to hear from industry experts such as Ying Yang of Rosenthal & Rosenthal and  Ryan Lewendon ...

CPG Industry: Key Themes and 2023 Outlook

What is the state of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry? Watch as Nik Modi of RBC Capital Markets dissected the latest CPG trends in food and beverage and provided his outlook for 2023. Additionally, Modi ...

FI Live Replay – From Concept to Commercialization: Scaling Your Brand

Rosti Soft Spuds launched in 2019 to nearly universal acclaim in the CPG space and among major distributors, even landing a spot on QVC.   Watch the replay of The Food Institute’s livestream to hear from …

FI Newscast (Feb. 17, 2023)- Food Industry Insight with Pat Mulhern, CEO of DMA

 Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest: Pat Mulhern, CEO of DMA (Distribution Market …

Safeguarding Against Cyberattacks in the F&B Industry

As the post-COVID-19 world embraces digitization, legacy IT systems have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. As the 2022 Marcum Food & Beverage Survey shows, a majority of respondents reported that their technology systems were insufficient …

Ergonomic Assessment Key to Increasing Productivity for F&B Manufacturers

Reports show that $1 out of every $3 spent on workers’ compensation claims results from a lack of proper ergonomics. By matching workplace conditions to workers’ needs, food and beverage manufacturers can avoid costly injuries.

What’s Ahead in 2023?

From surging inflation to extreme weather patterns to a more eco-conscious consumer, food and beverage businesses had to adapt and overcome in 2022, but what does the new year hold? Watch the replay of this ...

Rutgers Food Innovation Program Appoints Five Advisory Board Members

New Brunswick, NJ, December 6, 2022 (FI NEWSWIRE) --The Rutgers University Food Innovation Center (FIC), an award-winning program in food business incubation, acceleration, and economic development, has announced the creation of an Advisory Board consisting ...

Survey Reveals Four Ways Americans are Cutting Food Costs

Inflation is hitting Americans hard and is causing most to cut back everyday items. A recent survey from Attest proves that food and beverages are not immune to necessary cutbacks. Dr. Lin Carson, CEO of …

Predictive-Maintenance Tech Aiding Manufacturers’ Efficiency

Predictive-maintenance technology – smart software that listens to machines to predict equipment failures before they happen – could prove to be a valuable service, especially as manufacturers grapple with supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. …

Training the Next Gen of Food Industry Managers

What separates the average and the exceptional food and beverage company? A key part of the answer may lie in how leaders within the organization are trained. Traditional management theory would suggest that companies should …

$21M Judgment vs. Foodbuy May Improve Transparency in GPO Industry

A U.S. District Court judge ruled in August that Foodbuy actively concealed billing practices, deceived manufacturers and systemically overcharged – a ruling that some feel could bring more transparency to the GPO industry.

FI Live Replay: How I Scaled My CPG

In 2018, Michael Pan rolled up his sleeves, cashed out his 401(k), and took on several loans to start Pan’s Mushroom Jerky. Just 2 years and one Shark Tank appearance later, the product finished 2020 …

Analysis: Weighing Nutritional Value in Plant-Based Products

Although the nutritional merits of plant-based food have faced mounting scrutiny by consumers in recent months, discrepancies by variety suggest that not all alternative products are created equal.