Halloween spending is rather strategic in 2025, with consumers craving novelty, better-for-you treats, and – above all else – value. Budget-conscious buying is especially reshaping the candy aisle.
Costco has emerged as a clear winner of today’s difficult macroeconomic environment, enjoying 7.3% same-store sales growth over the year. The club store’s aggressive strategy to expand to 20 more markets indicate it will only get bigger.
Breakfast is losing its sizzle for many restaurants, as diners skip morning meals amid shifting habits. But with smart value strategies, restaurant brands still have a shot at reclaiming the morning crowd.
This fall, the Gen Z food trends are smoky, global, and TikTok-approved, according to Chartwells’ 2025 campus dining forecast. From ube brunch items to Monster Matcha, flavor innovations are meeting students where they scroll.
Smithfield’s IPO stumbled, but its pivot to packaged meats is winning over Wall Street – slowly. Despite strong returns, investors remain wary of ownership optics, GLP-1 headwinds, and valuation lag.
Menu Matters vice president Mike Kostyo joins Chris Campbell to discuss the push and pull between nostalgia and novelty in the food industry.
Menu Matters vice president Mike Kostyo joins Chris Campbell to discuss the push and pull between nostalgia and novelty in the food industry.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Americans’ lessened confidence in the safety of the food supply.
JP Hartmann, Preeti Shah, and Nikki Jackson explain the Flavor Fusion Culinary Showdown at Anuga 2025, and U.S. involvement in the show.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Amazon’s next global Prime Big Deal Days, Oct. 7-8, which offer major retail discounts.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the growing concern from American consumers regarding food recalls.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on warnings of a deepening farm financial crisis in the United States.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast discusses how many businesses are putting the brakes on hiring and firing amid economic uncertainty.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast examines how brands are increasingly collaborating on snack and beverage mashups in playful crossovers.
Jeff Pera and Patrick O’Reilly of CBIZ break down the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and how it will impact the F&B space.
