The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans have sparked broad debate in 2026. But beyond the headlines, what influence will the guidelines have on the food and beverage industry in the months and years ahead? Will they drive widespread product reformulation? Must food companies shift development strategies to stay aligned with new recommendations? And what could be the implications for consumer spending and pantry inventories?
FI’s Brittany Borer and Chris Campbell talk Super El Niño food industry impacts, drought, and other meteorological issues.
The caffeine category is booming, but mounting regulatory scrutiny could reshape its future. This video examines the market forces driving energy drink growth, the lawsuits and state investigations targeting the category, and the push for greater caffeine disclosure on beverage packaging.
Brian Choi examines the growing disconnect between economic headlines and consumer behavior, and how food businesses can react.
Breakfast has long been one of the restaurant industry’s most reliable traffic drivers, but evolving consumer habits are beginning to reshape the daypart. The Food Institute examines the forces influencing breakfast demand and whether the next growth opportunity lies beyond the morning meal.
Brian Choi examines the growing disconnect between economic headlines and consumer behavior, and how food businesses can react.
A federal lawsuit alleging shrimp sourcing fraud raises questions about seafood transparency, restaurant claims, and supply chain integrity. FI Industry Uncovered examines the risks facing foodservice operators and the future of imported shrimp.
