Fast-Food Chains Racing to the Bottom to Attract Inflation-Weary Consumers

All of a sudden, $5 value meals are everywhere, from fast-food chains to major retailers. Industry insiders say the deals are simply a short-term solution, however.

FI Fast Break audio news: May 22, 2024

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Target’s plans to reduce prices on several items this summer.

FI News Review (February 23, 2024) – How Weight-Loss Drugs Impact Food and Beverage

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro - these drugs are fast becoming household names. Everyone is focused on its effects on weight, health, and eating habits. So how are Food and Beverage Companies reacting to this major trend? ...

Health and Wellness Trends for 2024

Datassential’s Marie Molde breaks down what health and wellness attributes consumers are looking for on restaurant menus in 2024.

Analysis: Ozempic Likely to Impact Snack Manufacturers’ Bottom Line

The recent rise of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs started with blowout results that drove shares of their manufacturers higher, then wound up cascading across seemingly disparate sectors. In 2023, Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of …

FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 1, 2023

The latest Fast Break Food Institute news podcast touches on “The Ozempic Effect” on the food and beverage industry.