Cash-Strapped Gen Z Faces Tough Holidays

In a telling report from Qualtrics, 28% of Gen Z and millennials say student loan repayments will make the holidays unaffordable this year.

FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 4, 2023

The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the reignited chicken sandwich wars at fast-food restaurants.

FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 28, 2022

The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the recent uptick of work-hour safety infractions at restaurants.

Holiday Spending Rises as Consumers Show Appetite for Experiences

This holiday retail season looked different than years past, industry experts noted. Retailers discounted heavily but consumers diversified their holiday spending to accommodate rising prices.

Inflation Pushing Up Costs for Independence Day Cookouts

The price for a typical Fourth of July cookout could be 11% to 17% higher than a year ago, depending on what’s in your basket. That’s according to recent reports from Wells Fargo and the …

FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 12, 2021

This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the potential impact of soaring fertilizer prices, manufacturing meltdowns in the heartland, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News …

FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 6, 2021

This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the projected uptick in holiday spending, the rise in seafood consumption, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – …