In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine a labor movement some are calling “The Great Flattening,” as a growing number of middle managers are seeing their jobs eliminated.
In other food and beverage news, roughly 93% of Americans are concerned about how frequently food recalls occur, according to a recent report from GS1 US. A food recall can be detrimental for a business, as 59% report hesitancy to purchase the same product or brand after one has happened. Full Story
And finally, YouTube’s stealth food marketing is supercharging Gen Alpha’s “pester power,” blurring the line between entertainment and influence. As parasocial bonds deepen, brands are gaining unprecedented access to young appetites – often without parental awareness. FI Focus
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