The World Cup soccer tournament could fuel major foodservice traffic over the next five weeks. But, in order to take full advantage of fans’ fervor, operators will need to take careful steps like offering globally inspired LTOs.
Rich Products’ recall of 160,200 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers is yet another CPG food‑safety alert in 2026, with metal‑fragments feared to be in products spread across 21 states.
NJ FoodTech 2026 spotlighted how the food industry is navigating inflation, tighter capital, and AI hurdles. Several themes illustrated how investors are demanding profitability, data driven safety, and scalable innovation – from personalized nutrition to social media powered consumer insight.
Most restaurant QR codes lead guests to the same generic page. Industry experts say that this is a missed opportunity for loyalty, data collection, and customer engagement.
Food inflation hit 3.1% in May, but sharp spikes in coffee, beef, and produce are driving real pressure for CPG, retail, QSR, and foodservice operators, even as eggs and dairy deliver rare cost relief.
Foodservice leaders are facing shifting consumer priorities, pricing pressures, and changing spending patterns. At the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, The Culinary Edge’s Graham Humphreys shares insights on the trends driving industry decision-making.
In this clip from a Food for Thought Leadership, registered dietitian Marie Molde discusses how 2026 could be the year of fiber.
In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine Ingredion’s major acquisition and what it suggests about consumer demand these days.
In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we break down America’s growing ‘K-shaped economy,’ the latest in tariffs news, and more.
Chris Campbell, George Hajjar, and Anna Kinder examine how consumers are adapting to mounting economic pressure, rising gas prices and shifting travel behaviors in 2026.
In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, FI’s Fast Break podcast touches on the trends on display at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, and Pizza Hut’s major lawsuit.
It seems one set of tariffs is declared unconstitutional and then another set get installed in the current day, but what’s really happening with tariffs? Sara Albrecht, Chairman of the Liberty Justice Center and founder of Swan Capital, talks about their recent Supreme Court win, how refunds might play out, and what to keep an eye on in the year to come.
In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, FI’s Fast Break podcast touches on Starbucks’ corporate layoffs, the latest in functional snacks, and more trending F&B news.
Mathieu Brisson of Prestige Maple Products shares how maple sugar and maple syrup are having a moment, recorded live at SIAL Canada 2026.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the surprising optimism of small business owners these days.
