A growing number of biotech startups are using precision fermentation to produce human milk proteins like lactoferrin and beta-casein for infant nutrition products. However, scientists say replicating the complex biological interactions found in breast milk remains a significant scientific and regulatory challenge.
Protein-packed everything is flooding the market, but experts warn that “protein maxing” may be creeping into counterproductive and potentially risky territory. As consumers chase ever-higher counts, nutritionists caution that excess protein can crowd out key nutrients and strain vulnerable kidneys.
Fertilizer supplies are tightening as the Iran conflict chokes off Strait of Hormuz shipments, driving up costs and threatening global crop yields. Food companies could face cascading inflation, supply shocks, and heightened risk of shortages across key commodities.
Food Institute CEO Brian Choi and Shopline Co-President Chris Yang explore how CPG brands can scale e-commerce in 2026, from AI and subscriptions to customer acquisition.
Restaurant consumers are increasingly skeptical and tech-fatigued in 2026, pushing operators to rebuild trust through human connection, real differentiation, and meaningful experiences. As traffic grows despite rising prices, industry leaders are re engineering menus and operations to meet evolving expectations.
Food Institute CEO Brian Choi and Shopline Co-President Chris Yang explore how CPG brands can scale e-commerce in 2026, from AI and subscriptions to customer acquisition.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Americans’ unrelenting love of candy, as evidenced by recent confectionery sales.
Lou Biscotti from CBIZ explains how uncertainty, tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and inflation are impacting the food and beverage industry.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on how startup companies are increasingly exploring food and nutrition solutions targeting women’s health, including innovations tied to hormonal health and fertility – which McKinsey considers a $1 trillion opportunity.
Alpha-Diver’s Hunter Thurman breaks down the market shift from a simple private label vs. national brand debate into a three-lane landscape.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the steady growth of U.S. manufacturing activity exhibited in the month of February.
Suzanne Cwik of Tibersoft and Eric Anderson of Conagra help break down data best practices to develop a foodservice marketing engine.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the fact the U.S. sugar industry could soon be impacted by regulatory changes connected to stricter dietary guidelines.
William Grand, NutriFusion founder & CEO, examines the growing health crisis tied to ultra-processed foods—and what it will take to fix it.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the latest in LTOs and menu innovations for fast-food operators.
