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 – …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Report: Eating at Home Trend Here for the Long Haul

The COVID-19 pandemic simply accelerated Americans’ shift to a home-centric lifestyle, according to a new report by The NPD Group. But the tendency to largely hunker down at home was already apparent prior to the …

U.S. Employers’ Next Challenge: Handling the ‘Great Resignation’ Wave

A strange thing happened as the U.S. started emerging from the pandemic: Rather than workers debating whether they wanted to go back to the office a few days a week or full-time, many just decided …

FI Agriculture Recap: USDA to Provide $1B in Disaster Aid to Producers

Here’s a look at the latest in agriculture news from throughout the U.S. this week. … USDA announces more than $1B disaster payments: The USDA plans to begin distributing more than $1 billion in Quality …

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 …

Rising CPI and Spend on Importing Add to Inflation Unease

The Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.8% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. Those numbers, plus concerns about spend on importing, are …

FI Retail Roundup: Amazon’s Prime Day Plans Prompting Shift in Competitors’ Mindset

As COVID-19 eases in the U.S., retailers are preparing for business in a new, post-pandemic paradigm. Here are some recent highlights: Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day always has a big impact on the company’s …

Chipotle Hikes Menu Prices as Inflation Looms

Chipotle Mexican Grill isn’t just boosting wages for its workers; it’s also increasing menu prices by nearly 4% to cover those raises. That’s according to a CNBC report which noted the company will be bringing …

Customer Development Strategies in a Post-Pandemic Environment

The pandemic has forever changed the foodservice industry, especially how suppliers acquire and develop customers. And it’s a long time coming for an industry used to massive trade shows, guided cuttings and golf outings for …

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 …

Labor Shortages During Coronavirus

Food Institute Focus – Labor Shortages During Coronavirus