Report: Coffee Consumption Surging Globally
Total global coffee consumption is surging, as servings increased 5% year-over-year in 2023, signaling a promising opportunity for brands.
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FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 5, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast updates the second wave of the bird flu, and offers tips for marketing to Gen Z.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 28, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the second wave of the bird flu that’s impacting North America.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 21, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on Walmart’s innovative livestream video “shoppertainment” plans.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 14, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on new findings about COVID-19’s affect on the U.S. labor force.
What U.S. Restaurants Can Learn from the U.K.
Struggling U.S. restaurateurs could learn a lesson or two from their counterparts in the U.K., where COVID, labor shortages, supply chain and energy issues, and Brexit, have complicated survival, experts say.
Dairy Raking in More Cash, but Selling Few Products
Inflation helped boost sales of dairy products more than 16% in June, but consumers reportedly bought fewer units compared with 2021.
Wow Bao Chain Continues Expansion Via Vending Machines
Chicago-based Asian chain Wow Bao is exploring a new avenue as it continues its growth: vending machines. Wow Bao, which began as a fast-casual concept specializing in steamed buns and has since expanded as a …
As Vaccinations Increase, Outlook Less Rosy for Grocers
While grocery store owners benefited from a rush of customers throughout much of the past year as the pandemic raged, owners now have growing concern that their bottom line will look far less rosy in …
U.S. Trade with China Improving, Lifting U.S. Farmer Prospects
China accepted its first-ever commercial container of U.S. rice in history, creating cautious optimism with rice growers across the U.S., reported Western Farm Press (Nov. 3). The shipment was received as Chinese buyers await the …