Food Institute Publications

A wide array of highly respected reports and studies


Understanding Food Industry Marketing

Demographics of Consumer Food Spending - 2009 Edition

Examines consumer spending patterns on food, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2007 Consumer Expenditures survey (the latest data available). Designed for easy use, the book presents average annual food spending in 2007 by household, food spending as a percent of annual expenditures and distribution of food spending by characteristics such as age, gender and income.

Food Industry Review, 2009 Edition

Food Industry Review is THE reference resource on the U.S. food industry. This publication contains valuable information for the success of any food related business, whether it's retail, foodservice or manufacturing. The 2009 Edition is filled with indispensable data and analysis on supermarkets, membership clubs, supercenters and convenience stores, a comprehensive look at the restaurants and the foodservice industry, as well as additional topics such as private label, organic food and new product launches.

2010 Technomic Top 500

The 2010 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report is the most comprehensive ranking, analysis and overview of the U.S. chain restaurant industry.

Food Business Mergers & Acquisitions 2009

Food Business Mergers & Acquisitions 2009 provides detailed analysis on the 263 mergers and acquisitions recorded in 2009. Organized into over 25 categories, the Food Business Mergers & Acquisitions 2009 guide is a valuable resource for examining individual deals as well as exploring larger trends in specific industries or international markets.

James M. Degen's Supermerchants - Supercenter & Warehouse Clubs

Covers company specific market size and growth, membership, selling and marketing to membership warehouse clubs and supercenters, physical characteristics and more.

Regulatory Compliance

Dietary Supplements: A Regulatory Guide

This Guide covers all aspects of FDA regulation of dietary supplements under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act , as well as Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation of dietary supplement advertising.

Importing Food Into The United States: A Regulatory Guide

A food product offered for import may be subject to regulation and enforcement by several different agencies within the U.S. government, depending upon the type of product. Understanding the legal and regulatory requirements that govern the importation of a given food product can help speed its entry into U.S. commerce. Importing Food Into The United States: A Regulatory Guide, can enable food companies and importers to understand the various applicable legal requirements and the federal agencies - FDA, USDA and CBP - responsible for their enforcement.

U.S. Food Labeling Guide III

This guide will assist you in labeling your product and complying with the latest government regulations.

Food Industry Bioterrorism Act Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive examination of the Bioterrorism Act, FDA’s implementing regulations, guidances, and similar documents.

Guide to Handling FDA Food Inspections

This guide is intended to help your company deal with FDA's regulatory inspections of food processing operations.

Food Products Recall Manual

The manual is designed to help you prepare a plan to conduct a recall efficiently and effectively. This edition also features a section entitled "Handling the Media" by Dezenhall Resources.

Retail Pharmacy Recall Manual

This manual outlines ways in which a retail pharmacy company can develop a useful plan of action in the event it is faced with a recall. This manual will focus on the recall procedures that apply to products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, especially prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Guide to Regulation of Food Ingredients and Food Packaging Materials

This guide offers a thorough understanding of FDA and USDA regulation of food ingredients and food contact materials.

OSHA Inspection Manual- 3rd Edition

This guide has information you can use immediately to prepare for OSHA inspections, violations, penalties and citations.

Avian Influenza (AI) - A Primer on the Science, Regulations, and Policies

Since 2003, Avian Influenza has caused over 146 illnesses -- of which 76 people have died. Do you know what this means for your business? What controls are in place to prevent its introduction into the U.S.? What is the World Health Organization doing about Avian Influenza? Find out in a new primer on Avian Influenza from The Food Institute and Olsson, Frank & Weeda, PC.

A Primer On USDA's National Organic Program

Focuses on the significance of the USDA's National Organic Program to the organic community and the entire food and food ingredient industry.

Food Law Anthology

The Food Law Anthology is a reference volume containing the major food-related federal laws that are enforced by FDA, USDA and the FTC.

Investigations Operations Manual

The primary procedure manual for FDA personnel performing inspections and investigations.

Market Commodity Data

Foodservice Price Trend Handbook - 2008

Updated through 2008, the handbook features five years of monthly price data, helping you analyze past trends and plan purchasing and marketing strategies for the coming year. Exclusive to The Food Institute, this publication is valuable for anyone selling or buying foodservice products.

The Almanac of the Canning, Freezing, Preserving Industries 2008/2009

This annual publication contains valuable information for food processors, laboratory personnel, market researchers, food buyers, sellers and importers & exporters, machinery suppliers and regulatory personnel. The 2008/2009 edition of The Almanac is a two volume set of 900+ pages of indispensable data and analysis that will save you time, put current facts at your fingertips and answer your questions fast. The Almanac contains a listing of industry-related associations and meetings, labeling regulations, U.S. import & export data, USDA quality grades, FDA product standards, raw product statistics and per capita consumption.

The Almanac Series

The Food Institute's exclusive Food Markets In Review series is now the Almanac Series! This improved series follows important market trends and arms you with information to forecast key factors such as commodity pricing and production.

Almanac of Tomato Products 2010

This newly revised, updated reference report presents five-year time series data through the end of 2009. At 143 pages, a variety of data is included, such as acreage, consumption and production, as well as imports and exports. Benefit from thisew edition, which contains exclusive Food Institute price trend data collected directly from industry sources as well as U.S. Census Bureau data.

Almanac of Frozen Vegetables 2010

ImagePart of The Food Institute's exclusive Almanac Series, this book contains five years of data (2005-2009) on domestic production, imports/exports, pricing, and consumption and supermarket sales (annual and quarterly basis).

Almanac of Canned Vegetables 2010

This newly revised, updated reference report presents five-year time series data through the end of 2009. At 219 pages, a variety of data is included, such as acreage, consumption and production, as well as imports and exports. Benefit from this new edition, which contains exclusive Food Institute price trend data collected directly from industry sources.

Almanac of Processed Fish & Shellfish 2010

This newly revised, updated reference report contains five-years worth of data . At 203 pages, a variety of information is included, such as supply, consumption and production, as well as imports and exports.

Almanac of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables 2010

The Almanac of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables is an up to date informative publication that will allow you to make informative decisions, keep you in touch with issues impacting the industry and enable you to stay one step ahead of your competitor. The book contains five years of data on domestic and foreign production, imports/exports, ppi, cpi, and per capita consumption. Part of The Food Institute's exclusive Almanac Series.

Almanac of Juice Products 2009

The Almanac of Juice Products is an up to date informative publication that will allow you to make informative decisions, keep you in touch with issues impacting the industry and enable you to stay one step ahead of your competitor. The book contains five years of data on domestic and foreign production, imports/exports, per capita consumption and price trends.

Almanac of Dried Fruits & Nuts 2009

The newly revised, updated reference report provides an extensive analysis on various dried fruits and nuts. It covers domestic, and if possible, international market trends and developments.

Consumer & Producer Price Indices For Food

Follow trends in ten years of price index data for over 220 food items for PPI and 100 items for CPI.

U.S. Import & Export Tracking Service

This service is a quick and easy way to track specific products trends.