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Target Vying to Make a Name for Itself in Grocery

Sales in the grocery industry are never easy to come by. It takes an experienced leadership team, motivated department managers, an effective supply chain and qualified employees to find those sales. That doesn’t even take …

Amazon Pushes Minimum Price Threshold for Free Shipping Up

The Dash Button ordering system. The face of American drone research. One-hour delivery to select markets. Whether it’s food-related or not, Amazon serves as a weathervane for today’s retail landscape. The company generates a surprising …

Chipotle’s Fall from Grace and Plan to Revive Itself

In 2015, a number of major companies in the food industry were forced to deal with the backlash surrounding a foodborne illness tied to their products. Chipotle Mexican Grill was the focus of scrutiny following …

When It Comes to Food Labeling, GMO or No?

When it comes to food labeling discussions, GMOs are all the rage and both sides have equally-fervent advocates. GMO supporters claim the modified ingredients don’t harm anyone and mandatory labeling efforts could hurt producers by …

Why Doesn’t McDonald’s Offer Kale Nationwide?

Last year, McDonald’s tested a breakfast bowl with kale in Southern California. It was not surprising, considering that the trendy vegetable has been added to the menus of numerous more upscale quick-serve restaurants like Panera …

The Perennial Brings ‘Sustainable’ to the Next Level

As consumers change, so do companies. Staying relevant and in-touch with consumers is imperative for any brand, and recently, consumers have started to showcase a desire for dealing with companies that are environmentally and socially …

Why Does Food Cost So Much More in Maine?

Everyone in the food industry knows that prices, to an extent, are flexible. Different types of food are subject to market fluctuations, tariffs, taxes, shipping costs and more. These prices can vary from state to …

Is the Meatless Diet More Popular Than We Thought?

The vegan diet was once reserved for people who avoided all products sourced from or tested on animals due to ethical reasons. The removal of dairy, meats and all other animal byproducts from one’s entire …

Americans Pick a New Resolution in the New Year

It’s an oft-cited cliche, but it’s often cited for a reason: Americans love to make New Year’s resolutions every January 1, and those resolutions are usually tied to weight management in some form. New diets, …

Food Supply Chains to be Revolutionized in 2016

As 2015 quietly passes into the record books and 2016 begins, we at the Food Institute are are settling back into the groove. In many ways, the first week of the year is a great …

As the New Year Looms, Top Trends for 2016 Emerge

It’s almost the end of 2015. Companies are finishing up their holiday parties, employees are setting their out-of-office notices and business takes a short-yet-needed respite. The month of December brings with it ugly sweater contests …

Go Figure: Avocados Are Still Popular

It’s a Wednesday morning in December, and that can mean its a pretty dry day in the news when it comes to fresh fruit and veggies. Sure, there are always some interesting stories coming through …

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Florida Citrus Fights Back Against Greening

The last twelve months have not been kind to the Florida citrus industry, as it appears to be beset with an unending barrage of bad news. From lowered production numbers to the ever-present threat of …

Quick-Service Restaurants Stick to Basics in Evolving Landscape

Competition in the foodservice industry, especially for quick-service restaurants, has never been fiercer. Consumers, particularly the surging purchasing power associated with the Millennial generation, are looking for a different experience than their predecessors. Supply chain …

Advertisers May Spend Up to 500% More Reaching Millennials

Oft-maligned, poorly understood and apparently a powerhouse in spending, once again the Millennial generation comes into focus with the release of a report by market research group Turn, noting that advertisers spend up to 500% …

Americans May Be Foodies, but their Spending is Down

Food enthusiasts (commonly known as “foodies”) are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s American culture. The rise of cooking TV channels, social media recipe swap groups and myriad publications on specialty and otherwise-unknown foods …

Forget the Millennials: Here Comes Generation Z

The modern advertising truism is simple: be ready for the Millennials! In 2015, the U.S. is said to contain nearly 83.1 million Millennials, and although we can be a bit finicky about where our meals …

Avocados Keep on Keepin’ On

The A&P Bankruptcy proceedings have hit home in this area, and I’ve found myself looking for a new grocery store as my go-to shopping destination is in the process of liquidating itself. This week, I …

National Sugar Beet Harvests Looking Sweet

The sugar beet harvest in the U.S. is currently underway, and reports from across the country seem to indicate this year’s crop will be sweeter than usual. USDA estimates that beet sugar production will account …