With the U.S. inflation rate at an elevated 8.7% for July 2022, consumers, manufacturers and retailers alike must remain agile to adapt to ongoing economic pressures. “The past few years of COVID-19 have brought enormous …
California could experience “megafloods” as a large portion of the country experiences “megaheat,” according to a UCLA study.
The hard seltzer bubble was starting to burst at the beginning of 2022, and second quarter earnings showed the category is in fact declining.
The FODMAP diet is gaining prominence among consumers who have sensitivity or intolerance to ingredients like gluten.
The vertical farming market is projected to be worth $20.9B by 2029 as it could better contend with droughts, transportation issues and more.
Industry insiders say retailers must offer deeper product information – beyond just labeling – to attract the attention of today’s consumers, many of whom demand environmentally friendly products.
A recent class-action lawsuit calls Skittles “unfit for human consumption” due to their use of titanium dioxide.
Upcycled food has become a $53 billion dollar market, growing faster than plant-based products, but what exactly is it?
While mushrooms remain all the rage as a whole food ingredient, their physical characteristics are less than ideal for replicating whole cuts of meat. Enter mycelium – the root system from which mushrooms grow.
The low- and no-alcohol trend has only heated up in recent months, according to one industry expert.
Wendy’s plans to cut back on its use of ghost kitchens, but experts told The Food Institute such operations likely are here to stay.
Whole Foods Market co-founder John Mackey is listed as a partner in startup Healthy America LLC, which plans to develop a chain of plant-based restaurants and wellness centers.
7-Eleven’s recent acquisition of start-up Skipcart offers the convenience store chain many future opportunities, a consultant said.
Grocery shoppers are on the hunt for deals with food-at-home prices rising 14.4% year-over-year as of July 31.
The food industry feels cold storage space helps hedge against volatile agriculture prices, but such space is in short supply of late.
Inflation helped boost sales of dairy products more than 16% in June, but consumers reportedly bought fewer units compared with 2021.
Food retailers are leveraging new food-waste programs to cut costs, improve sales, and better manage inventory with a limited shelf life.
Inflation means price-conscious shoppers are trading brand loyalty for promotion hunting habits, but smart grocers can still instill loyalty in their existing shoppers. In fact, grocers can even use this time as an opportunity to …
A new food technology partnership is bringing 24/7 made-to-order pizza to automated drive-thru restaurant units around the country.
Dollar General has increased its sales forecast as Americans have increasingly turned to discount chains amid inflation.
As more consumers pursue dietary patterns that improve personal and planetary health, some plant-based food producers are experimenting with a broader variety of protein sources.
Consumers are looking to create entertaining experiences at home, and retailers should emphasize premium alcohol products as a result, IRI says.
Tattooed Chef founder Sarah Galletti has noticed increasing demand for convenient, healthy, ready-made plant-based foods.
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. When it comes to plant-based dairy, consumers want an authentic dairy experience. Whether it’s plant-based cheese, yogurt, ice cream or vegan snacks, the expectation is that the alternative …
PepsiCo has taken another step to grow its share of the energy drink market by taking a stake in Celsius.
Shrinkflation is hitting packaged foods, and consumers and producers both are growing anxious about inflation.
The canned cocktail trend is gathering momentum as the summer of 2022 rolls on.
As snacking trends around the world evolve, sustainability is emerging as a key theme across several markets, according to IRI.
Tea-infused cocktails are the latest drink trend on TikTok, signaling that healthy, affordable beverages resonate with consumers.
Retail media networks are emerging as inflation, shifts in consumer behavior, and increasing cost pressures change the future of food retail.
Store-brand baking mix sales are on the rise, as shoppers seek “from-scratch” taste without time-consuming work.
Hershey is in store for a Halloween nightmare of sorts, saying it won’t be able to meet consumer demand this October.
Beyond Meat shares made a slight recovery after falling on news McDonald’s may ditch its McPlant burger amid tepid results.
What the stock market is indicating in 2022 is that plant-based stocks aren’t likely to displace traditional offerings – only complement them.
Food manufacturers are looking to ingredient suppliers to provide sustainable options with the use of upcycling and regenerative agriculture.
Beef eaters have a tough choice to make these days: switch to cheaper proteins or swallow the more than 11% increase in prices from 2020 levels, averaging $5.40 a pound in June.
