Tag: Weather
FI Fast Break audio news: July 5, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the big change of plans for world-renowned restaurant Noma.
Blackouts in the Forecast for Summer
The food industry should be on high alert this summer amid warnings from the North American Electric Corp. that high temperatures, drought and the prospects of extreme weather could contribute to blackouts across the continent. …
‘Double Whammy’ of Drought, Frosts in Brazil Propels Coffee Prices
Extreme weather and supply chain issues have impacted prices for the vast majority of commodities in 2021, ranging from lumber to corn. Until recently, coffee (and avocados) seemed to be surviving in an inflationary market …
Exclusive: Wells Fargo Economist Addresses State of U.S. Agriculture
Here are trending economic and food industry data points, as well as major economic and company earnings releases for the coming week: an interview with Wells Fargo agricultural economist Dr. Michael J. Swanson on a …
Winter Storm Causing Chaos for Food Industry in Texas
Food businesses including grocers, restaurants and farmers, are faced with major issues due to this week’s severe winter weather in Texas. GROCERS AND RESTAURANTS Power outages and supply problems linked to the nearly unprecedented cold …
Key Crops Impacted by Extreme Weather
Several crops are suffering from the effects of severe weather over the last month or so. Rice Arkansas’ rice harvest is off to a slow start because of weather not conductive to drying grain and …