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FI Small Bites: Trucking Shortage
According to the American Trucking Association, there is a serious shortage of truck drivers in this country. The Food Institute gives you the news on why the problem isn’t getting any better. Watch on! To …
FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 3, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine encouraging holiday retail sales news, and update trucking delays. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – Nov. 3, 2021 The …
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 20, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine inflation’s impact on major CPG companies and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – Oct. 20, 2021 The FI Fast …
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 – …
USDA Funding to Support Schools Amid Food and Labor Shortages
Food manufacturers and distributors have cancelled school district contracts as they struggle meeting demand from other, more lucrative, consumer and commercial markets. Coupled with the labor shortage, this has left schools across the nation scrambling …
Restaurants Say Conditions Worse than Three Months Ago as Sales Slow
Over half of restaurant operators surveyed by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) say that business conditions are worse now than three months ago. At the same time, sales are sagging. Here’s a look at the …
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 29, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the increasing attractiveness of restaurant stocks with investors, Barstool Sports’ expansion into the food industry, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI …
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 22, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the latest in e-grocery platforms, update African swine fever concerns, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – Sept. …
Labor Union Influence Rising in Fulfillment Facilities
As the pandemic continues to impact U.S. frontline workers, union activity is growing across major companies like Mondelez and HelloFresh. Furthermore, labor unions are increasingly seeking to organize workers in fulfillment facilities as brands add …
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 15, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the rise of 10-minute “ultrafast” delivery, and how Misfits Market was able to double its valuation in a matter of months. The Food …
Coffee Innovations Hitting Higher Gear
Coffee’s popularity in the U.S. shows no signs of slowing. More than half of Americans over 18 years old drink coffee daily, with the average coffee drinker consuming three cups of coffee per day, as …
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 8, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine QR codes’ resurgence in restaurants, the demands of today’s workers unions, and the frustrations of U.S. ranchers. The Food Institute Podcast · FI …
Major Food Companies Turning to Unprecedented Measures to Find New Hires
Dealing with a shallow labor pool, major companies are increasingly turning to creative – and, in some cases, controversial – measures to attract new hires. Here’s a look at some unique moves made recently along …
The Keys to Moving from the Great Resignation to the Great Retention
Higher pay. Flexible work hours. A retirement account. What more do workers want? The answer is: plenty. The pandemic changed the way a lot of people think about work, and employers are not only scrambling …
Employment at Grocers, Restaurants Down in August Despite Net Employment Gains
Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, the labor situation for grocers and restaurants is anything but rosy. Although both the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and ADP showed a net gain in jobs for August, hiring …
Oregon McDonald’s Hiring Workers as Young as 14 Amid Labor Shortage
Food companies have had to get creative to attract workers during the ongoing labor shortage. An Oregon McDonald’s is now even looking to hire teen workers as young as 14, according to a report from …
Worker Shortages Spurring Rash of Labor Unrest
Chronic labor shortages and mandatory overtime appear to be fueling union unrest as the economy bounces back from the pandemic, with workers realizing they aren’t as powerless as they once were. “With the pandemic and …
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 1, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the popularity of loyalty programs, the ascent of dollar stores, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – Sept. …
Bojangles’ New Approach Amid Labor Issues: Taking Two Days Off
Bojangles closed all of its company-owned stores today and will do so again on September 13 in an effort to give its employees and managers a “well-deserved break.” However, employees will not be paid for …
Labor Shortages Continue to Drive Supply Chain Woes
Massive supply chain disruptions continue to pervade the U.S. food sector, with labor challenges triggering shortages from raw materials and ingredients to packaged goods. Some of the largest U.S. food distributors, including United Natural Foods …
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 11, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine how consumers are stocking their pantries due to the Delta variant, the restaurant industry’s recovery, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI …
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 4, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine Kroger’s unique new ghost kitchen setup, how restaurants are addressing wage “compression,” and the dwindling American beer market. The Food Institute Podcast · …
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No Magic Bullet in Sight for U.S. Labor Shortage
With schools reopening and unemployment benefits scheduled to expire, employers have earmarked September as a hopeful turning point for the labor shortage. However, many economists and business owners warn that deeper issues will extend staffing challenges …
FI Fast Break audio news: July 28, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we break down the surging prices of both seafood and coffee, vaccination requirements in California, and new unemployment statistics. The Food Institute Podcast · FI …
FI Fast Break audio news: July 21, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we break down the major ingredient shortages multiple QSRs are dealing with, the growth of online grocery shopping, and the future of alternative seafood. The …
FI Fast Break audio news: July 14, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we break down a few innovative strategies for navigating the labor shortage, examine a major new company entering the cultured-meat market, and more. The Food …
Addressing Food Industry’s Labor Shortage with TikTok, Other Solutions
The statistics are staggering. According to a recent poll conducted by job site Monster.com, 95% of respondents were “currently considering changing jobs,” and 92% said they’d switch industries to get a new job. The top …
Worker Shortage Leaves Suppliers Scrambling for Drivers
Food suppliers are turning to out-of-state workers and recruiters to fill job openings, with some even being paid six figure salaries. RENT-A-STAFFER BOOM Some New York food suppliers are hiring Alabama-based truckers as they can’t …
FI Webinar Recap: Solving Labor Shortages in the Food Industry
Labor shortages have slowed the post-pandemic foodservice renaissance. Restaurants ranging from fine dining to quick serve are looking at approaches to combat the dearth of workers. DMA and The Food Institute brought together four industry …
Report: Labor Shortage Limiting New Business Openings
Restaurants and supermarkets are struggling to find enough workers to open new locations, as noted by The Wall Street Journal (June 3). There were a record-high 8.1 million unfilled jobs at the end of March, …
Start of Summer Travel Could Mean Long Waits at Restaurants, C-Stores
With over half of Americans now being vaccinated, travel is making a major comeback after more than a year of pandemic lockdowns. AAA forecasts that 37 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from …
FI Fast Break: May 20, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we break down restaurants’ labor shortage, mask mandates, and the plant-based protein market. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – May 20, …
Next competitive group of job applicants? Those with criminal records
Competition for workers is intensifying with President Biden raising the federal contractor minimum wage to $15 an hour, Amazon, which already pays a minimum wage of $15 an hour, awarding increases of as much as …
Restaurants’ Labor Shortage Causing Major Concerns for Operators
The push for the Raise the Wage Act, which would increase the minimum wage to $15, is pressuring U.S. businesses like restaurants that depend on keeping labor costs in check to survive. QSRs are finding …