Why Food Industry Leaders Choose MenuData for Strategic Insights

Discover how Menu Data AI is transforming food and beverage strategy with real-time insights across retail, foodservice, and social media. FI’s Chris Campbell interviews Sunny Khamkar, Co-Founder & CEO of MenuData at the National Restaurant ...

Is Your Barcode More Powerful Than Your Brand?

Digital marketing isn't optional for CPG brands anymore - it's survival. At the 2025 Digital Food & Beverage Conference, industry leaders revealed shocking truths about retail media ROI, the rise of barcode marketing, and why ...

FI Spotlight: What’s The Biggest Mistake Food Companies Make?

Snacks, Drinks, Ready to Eat meals – the CPG market in the U.S. has exploded with new options in recent years. With all the variety in products, how can businesses stand out from their competition? ...

From Chaos to Control: How Canto Helps Food Companies Master Their Digital Content

This video is sponsored by Canto. From JPEGs to MP4s, ZIP files to WAV files and beyond, nothing can get more complicated than digital content organization. Throw in teams of dedicated employees trying to run ...

FI Spotlight – Unlocking Global Markets: How Food Export Drives Business Growth

This video is sponsored by Food Export. How can food businesses expand their capabilities in the current economic landscape? Enter Food Export. This non-profit organization dedicates itself to helping small and mid-sized food businesses grow ...

Solutions to Today’s Biggest Restaurant Challenges

National Restaurant Association Show 2025 insights are in: Foodservice operators are doubling down on traffic-driving strategies, automation, labor management, and tariff response. Join Chris Campbell from The Food Institute and RJ Hottovy of Placer.ai as ...

FI Spotlight: Are Trade Shows Worth it? De Soi CEO Gets Real About ROI

Scout Brisson, CEO of De Soi, joins FI Spotlight to discuss the brand’s positioning amid the sober-curious movement, marketing strategies, and the business value of celebrity partnerships. Learn about the ROI in participating in trade ...

Discover the Secret Behind Coco Fro’s Irresistible Plant Based Crunch

Thinking of a new snack idea for yourself or your family? Why not throw some ice cream in that lunchbox or purse? That's right, Coco Fro is a new company featuring freeze-dried, plant-based ice cream. ...

FI Spotlight: Nutrition Policy Shifts Food Brands Must Watch

Nutrition trends, changing food policy, and rising consumer health demands are reshaping the food and beverage industry. Nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle joins us to break down the current state of nutrition in the U.S., ...

FI Studios – Food Industry Icons: Remembering Solomon Choi

Leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy—this tribute to Solomon Choi explores how he built a life of purpose through business, faith, and community. Hear from those who knew him best as they reflect on the leadership lessons ...

FI Spotlight: What Today’s Health Conscious Consumers Really Want

How are changing consumer attitudes toward health, wellness, and aging reshaping the food and beverage industry? In this episode of FI Spotlight, Susan Choi speaks with Laurie Demeritt, CEO of The Hartman Group, about new ...

What Every F&B Brand Can Learn from the Rise of Mike’s Hot Honey

Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, joins Chris Campbell at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show to share how a college discovery in Brazil sparked a spicy honey sensation. From starting in a pizza ...

FI Spotlight – Smarter Packaging: Flat Pack Plant-Based Milk Explained

Discover how Milkadamia’s innovative flat-pack technology transforms plant-based milk logistics, reducing shipping weight by 85% and packaging waste by 94%. This packaging format is a game-changer for food and beverage businesses moving toward more sustainable ...

FI Spotlight: Discover How Asian American Founders Are Shaping Food and Beverage

May is AANHPI month, and what better way to honor the Asian American community than through their accomplishments in the food and beverage industry? Check out this latest episode of FI Spotlight, as The Food ...

FI Spotlight: Petmalu! Why Filipino Food Is Exploding in Popularity Right Now

American consumers are loving new food experiences right now. At the moment, many are turning their attention to the Philippines. Statistics show that interest in Filipino food has risen by 50 percent in the past ...

FI Spotlight: How Lifeway Leads the Functional Dairy Revolution With Trendy Flavors

Explore how Lifeway Foods is shaking up the fermented dairy space with innovative, globally inspired kefir flavors, collagen blends, and ready-to-pour salad dressings. CEO Julie Smolyansky shares how the brand is meeting consumer demand for ...

Exploring the Vibrancy of Jarritos: Hispanic Flavors in a Bottle

It's a beverage beloved by millions, and an undeniable favorite to go with any taco dish. It's Jarritos soda, and The Food Institute got a inside look at this iconic brand while attending the International ...

FI Spotlight: 3 Smart Gardens Reviewed by a Plant Expert

Technology has paved the way for growing fresh produce anywhere, but which smart garden is best for your needs? Join us on FI Spotlight as Tyler Mason, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Oklahoma State University, ...

FI Spotlight: How Seraphim Social Beverage Elevates Drinking Minus The Alcohol

With trends like the sober curious movement and Dry January, the move to drink without a buzz is growing by the second, and Seraphim Social Beverage shines in this spotlight. It’s a non-alocholic wine that ...

FI Spotlight: Hawaiian Cuisine Is Exploding—Here’s Why Everyone Wants a Taste

Hawaiian cuisine is making waves in the U.S., with Hawaiian barbecue and mac salad skyrocketing in popularity. Learn what’s fueling this surge, how businesses are capitalizing on it, and why consumers crave island flavors. Watch ...

FI Spotlight: Unveiling The Truth About Food Fraud

It’s not just limited to handbags, shoes, and clothes. Fraud has been affecting the food industry, worldwide, in a big way. But just how bad has it gotten? How much money are we losing to ...

FI News Review (February 7, 2025): Expert Exposes Reasons for Leadership Changes in the Food Industry

This week's FI News Review edition discusses recent leadership changes in the food industry. Fransmart Founder & CEO, Dan Rowe, delves into reasons for these CEO shake-ups and what to expect in 2025. Produced By ...

FI News Review (January 31, 2025): Top News in Food and Beverage Industry

This week on FI's News Roundup, we learn about one company's decision to roll back on DEI initiatives while another company doubles down to keep its DEI policies in place. Egg prices are up, a ...

FI News Review (January 24, 2025): The Top Stories in Food and Beverage Right Now

In this week's FI News Roundup, we cover the 2025 World Economic Outlook that is estimated to grow by 2.7% in the U.S., we look into the Bird Flu and its impact on trade, one-fifth ...

FI News Review (January 17, 2025): Top Stories in Food and Beverage Right Now

In this week's FI News Roundup, we cover the FDA’s proposal to display nutritional information on the front of product labels, major leadership changes at Hormel and Hershey as their CEOs step down, an agreement ...

FI Studios – Discover the Future of Food at Givaudan: Gulfood 2024

Join The Food Institute at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 in Dubai for an exclusive discussion featuring CEO and Managing Partner Brian Choi in conversation with Naheel Abdelall and Omar Maged El Said from Givaudan. Discover how ...

FI Studios: The Secret to Making Flavors POP in Your Food and Beverage Products

How can you offer a POP of unexpected flavor to your customers? IFF supplies ingredients that create the joy of unique food & beverage experiences. Sit down with FI Reporter, George Hajjar, and IFF’s CMO, ...

FI Studios: Why Businesses Must Adapt to Succeed – Or Else

With the economic landscape constantly evolving and more companies going bankrupt than ever before, it’s clear that people in business need to rethink their strategy. Gary Shapiro’s advice? Stay alert, and be prepared to make ...

FI Spotlight: Transforming School Lunches: A New Era of Nutrition & Taste

Join The Food Institute as we dig into the state of school lunches during National School Lunch Week. We will explore how school lunches have evolved with healthier options and increased variety. We will also ...

FI Spotlight: Exploring Southern Cuisine at the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston

Join FI Reporter Brittany Borer and Chef Maneet Chauhan at Charleston's inaugural Food & Wine Classic. Discover why this historic city was chosen to host this event, the significance of Southern cuisine in the American ...

Grocery Shop 2024: What’s the Best Choice for Future Food?

If you want to stay on top of the latest innovations and trends in the Grocery and CPG worlds, look no further than the GroceryShop 2024 show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Join The Food Institute ...

FI Studios Presents: Chatting with Eric Kim of the New York Times

New York Times Columnist Eric Kim wants to create solutions to your problems – mealtime problems, that is. He also wants to explore new flavors, try new techniques, and draw upon influences from his childhood. …

FI Spotlight: Bringing A Restaurant Back To Life

Since 1966, Steak & Ale was a beloved restaurant chain, known for its tableside service and its affordability, enabling patrons to treat themselves to dining outside of the home, once known as an unattainable luxury. ...

FI Spotlight: The Game-Changing Power of Regenerative Poultry Farming

Discover how regenerative poultry farming is revolutionizing the farming industry from Paul Greive, Founder of Pasturebird. Learn about the benefits to the environment, the challenges that conventional poultry farmers face when switching to regenerative farming, ...

FI Spotlight – Fall’s Great Debate: Is Pumpkin Spice In or Out?

It's that time again - with every fall season, that Pumpkin Spice Flavor pops up everywhere. Is it still a beloved trend, or is it on its way out? Watch the latest episode of FI ...

FI Spotlight – Cold Snap: The Hard Earned Success Story of Crazy Mason Milkshakes

Get the inside scoop on how The Crazy Mason's brand defied economic odds through the pandemic to achieve remarkable growth. Despite current inflationary challenges in the consumer market, The Crazy Mason has not only survived ...