States Scrap Indoor Dining as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Food Institute Focus – States Scrap Indoor Dining as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Federal Standard for Olive Oil Needed to Mitigate Consumer Confusion

Research shows that olive oil is recognized as the healthiest cooking oil by most Americans. Its health benefits have been a driving factor in U.S. olive oil consumption, which currently ranks second in the world after …

A Food Institute Conversation with JP Comte, President of Barilla Americas

Food Institute Focus – A Food Institute Conversation with JP Comte, President of Barilla Americas

Restaurant Chain Bankruptcies Amid Pandemic Pressure

Food Institute Focus – Restaurant Chain Bankruptcies Amid Pressure from Pandemic

Advertisers Boycott Facebook in Protest Against Hate Speech

Food Institute Focus – Advertisers Boycott Facebook in Protest Against Hate Speech

Borden Sale Complete as Dairy Market Improves

Food Institute Focus – Borden Sale Complete as Dairy Market Improves

Food & Beverage Companies Enter Age of Corporate Social Justice

Food Institute Focus – Food & Beverage Companies are Entering the Age of Corporate Social Justice

Pandemic Concern Remains High

Food Institute Focus – Pandemic Concern Remains High

Switching From Global to Local Food Supply Chains

Food Institute Focus – Switching From Global to Local Food Supply Chains

Meat Industry to Become ‘Obsolete’?

Food Institute Focus – Meat Industry to Become ‘Obsolete’?

As Lockdowns Ease, Britain’s Brexit Concerns Rise

The Food Institute Focus РAs Lockdowns Ease, Britain’s Brexit Concerns Rise

Where is the Edible Insect Segment Headed?

The COVID-19 pandemic posed numerous challenges to food sectors, especially meat product producers. As the health crisis continues to impact the supply of meat, it is also driving the demand for alternative protein substitutes like …

Beyond the UPC Barcode: Leveraging New Technologies in Retail

For 45 years, retailers relied on the universal product code (UPC) to provide an efficient price look-up function at pointof-sale (POS). Digital technology has come a long way since the UPC’s introduction and while it …

China Cracks Down on Food Exports

Food Institute Focus – China Cracks Down on Food Exports

Coffee Market Heats Up

Sixty-four percent of Americans aged 18 and older surveyed in 2019 said they drink a cup of coffee every day, with 42.9% doing so just because they like the taste, according to research from MyFriendsCoffee. …

Betting Big on Better-for-You Beverages

Today’s health-conscious consumers are searching for beverages that help support their overall wellness while still tasting good. Healthier categories have taken off in response, with the better-for-you beverage segment accounting for $125 billion in annual …

Coronavirus Highlights Need for Better Technology

The coronavirus pandemic jumpstarted the use of certain technologies for companies in many sectors, including the food industry. Specifically, data analytics and automation are areas the industry is gravitating toward due to need for proactive …

Fast Food Chains Struggle with Breakfast

Food Institute Focus – Fast Food Chains Struggle with Breakfast

Consumer Buying Patterns Emerge at Grocery Stores

Food Institute Focus – Consumer Buying Patterns Emerge at Grocery Stores

Food Companies Change Branding Based on Racial Stereotypes

Food Institute Focus – Food Companies Change Branding Based on Racial Stereotypes

Can Independent Restaurants Be Saved?

Food Institute Focus – Can Independent Restaurants Be Saved?

Walmart Accelerates E-Commerce Business

Food Institute Focus – Walmart Accelerates E-Commerce Business

Restaurants Get Creative as Safety Measures Limit Reopenings

Food Institute Focus – Restaurants Get Creative as Safety Measures Limit Reopenings

How Food Companies are Successfully Marketing in 2020

Food Institute Focus – How Food Companies are Successfully Marketing in 2020

Delivery Services See Continued Growth

Food Institute Focus – Delivery Services See Continued Growth

Will Retail and Dining be Changed Forever?

Food Institute Focus – Will Retail and Dining be Changed Forever?

While Consumer Prices Decline, Food Prices Increase

Food Institute Focus – While Consumer Prices Decline, Food Prices Increase

Food Industry Attracts Major Investments

Several notable food business investments occurred the last few weeks. Some of the more interesting ventures involve Apeel Sciences, Slice, and Albertsons Cos.—all of which will impact the industry in their own way. Apeel Sciences …

How Receptive are Consumers to Agricultural Biotech?

After decades of being sidelined by consumers concerned over whether they were safe, foods made with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, may finally find a place on more meal plates along with other new agricultural …

Amazon Consumers Shop More But Satisfied Less

Food Institute Focus – Amazon Consumers Shop More But Satisfied Less

Food Institute Report

Food Industry Attracts Major Investments Several notable food business investments occurred the last few weeks. Some of the more interesting ventures involve Apeel Sciences, Slice, and Albertsons Cos.—all of which will impact the industry in ...

Notable Executive Changes

Significant executive moves occurred throughout May, as can be seen in the Top Industry Executive Appointments table below. Many of these changes involved executives leaving positions at prominent companies for other major players in the …

Avoiding Pest Infestation in Dry Ingredients

With heightened attention surrounding the spread of diseases, now more than ever, it’s important to ensure safe production and distribution of food. As consumers turn to non-perishable products during the pandemic, dry ingredients are king, …

Price Fixing Allegations Plague Meat Industry

Food Institute Focus – Price Fixing Among the Legal Issues Facing Meat Industry

Effectively (and Sensitively) Courting Consumers in COVID-19 Era

As the majority of us are eating more at home, we are seeing and experiencing food in news ways and finding ourselves with extra time to experiment with new foods, cooking, and baking. With that …

U.S., Brazil, and China: Commodities Amid Coronavirus

The U.S., Brazil, and China form an interesting trade triangle when it comes to certain commodities, and the coronavirus pandemic has added new wrinkles into the balance. China was the first country to experience the …