On July 1, Hein Schumacher took over as chief executive officer of Unilever. His appointment followed a long search that brought him into the company from Dutch dairy co-op Royal FrieslandCampina, and his immediate mandate …
Beleaguered consumers received some good news last week with the USDA predicting reductions in grocery prices in 2024 and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization announcing its food price index is at the lowest level …
There’s also an interesting feedback loop occurring in American consumerism – the tighter the budget becomes, and the more stressed people feel, the more demands they have regarding how they’d like to be accommodated while shopping.
The recent uproar over a McDonald’s in Darien, Connecticut, that charged a whopping $17.59 for a Big Mac combo meal is more than just local news; it’s a snapshot of the changing economic landscape.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on a potential revival for virtual restaurant brands and ghost kitchens.
Argentina is suffering its worst bout of inflation in more than three decades as citizens look to the nascent government of President Javier Milei to fix the problems created by decades of economic crisis. INDEC, …
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast recaps the CES 2024 show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and more.
Regardless of when costs come down, consumer behavior has been altered and shoppers will continue to look for the best savings in 2024.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on PepsiCo’s bold plans for its convenient foods items.
In a telling report from Qualtrics, 28% of Gen Z and millennials say student loan repayments will make the holidays unaffordable this year.
In an era of increased greenwashing and many companies abandoning once-ambitious ESG plans altogether, Walmart appears to be making real strides toward helping reduce food waste, solve food deserts, and burnishing its worldwide brand a little more.
It’s no secret that consumers are dealing with a lot right now—emergency SNAP benefits ended, student loan payments restarted, and food inflation has persisted—putting many grocery consumers in a bind and ultimately changing how they …
Food manufacturers have seen their profits fall in the past year, forcing them to pass along increases for raw materials, energy, transportation, and packaging.
Despite easing inflation concerns, consumers are still preparing 85% of meals at home, which presents significant sales opportunities. In a recent webinar, Circana and FMI unpacked the three major mindsets driving today’s fresh grocery shoppers.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on big changes in the seafood industry around the world of late.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the Midwest heat wave’s potential impact on agriculture.
The latest FI news podcast touches on Aldi’s big acquisition, which could shake up the grocery category in America.
The latest FI news podcast touches on big changes occurring throughout the alcohol industry, as consumer habits evolve.
This week’s Food Institute news podcast touches on the latest benefits that American employees tend to seek.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on convenience stores’ big push to sell pizza throughout America.
The average family back-to-school spend is $890.07, driven largely by the cost of electronics.
The term “sugarflation” could soon become part of the global lexicon. Everything from candy and soft drinks to baked goods are likely to become more expensive in the second half of 2023 – sugar prices …
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the future of cultivated meat products.
The latest FI news podcast touches on private label’s huge year so far, plus the plant-based category’s sluggishness.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the big change of plans for world-renowned restaurant Noma.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the rebirth of America’s buffet restaurants and much more.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on a potential breakthrough in diabetes care and insulin medication.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the future of vertical farms and controlled-environment agriculture.
Food price inflation has been a constant thorn over the past few years, but are we about to turn the corner toward greener pastures?
Aldi is cutting prices on more than 250 products, ranging from snacks to meals, and the move is putting even more pressure on an industry facing inflation.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on recent warehouse employment concerns for retailers like Walmart.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on consumers’ growing impatience with poor restaurant service.
A new survey offers insight into Americans’ current challenges when trying to maintain access to healthy food. While most people are well aware of the importance of eating healthy food in 2023, recent findings from …
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the growth of seltzers and hard spirits as Summer 2023 approaches.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on new WHO guidelines that advise against the use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight loss.
Matthew Morfin and Delta Keller say the last week of the month is always the hardest for feeding their family. “Usually, our benefits last until the third week of the month and by then, it …
