Spring and summer 2026 will push retailers toward fresher, simpler, and more functional foods as GLP 1 users reshape perimeter shopping. Rising demand for high protein and convenience driven products is setting the pace for innovation.
QSRs are losing ground as consumers cut spending and demand better food quality, menu diversity, and real value. New data shows diners gravitating toward healthier, customizable, and globally inspired options, pressuring fast food chains to rethink innovation fast.
KFC is leaning on Taco Bell-style innovation and data-driven menu engineering to revive slipping U.S. sales and recapture relevance with trend-hungry consumers. But experts warn that flashy LTOs won’t matter unless the chain fixes core product quality.
Federal regulators are stepping back just as wearable platforms gain predictive capabilities. That combination could reshape product formulation, marketing claims, and compliance strategy across the F&B industry.
Microplastics are infiltrating global food systems, raising concerns about human health as exposure grows through packaging, water, and processed foods. Research suggests dietary fiber may help reduce risks.
William Grand, NutriFusion founder & CEO, examines the growing health crisis tied to ultra-processed foods—and what it will take to fix it.
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.
Nik Modi of RBC Capital Markets discusses the impacts of GLP-1s, price cuts, agentic commerce, and more on the food and beverage sector.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on restaurants’ plans for a high-stakes Valentine’s weekend.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast notes how AI-powered shelf intelligence is becoming grocers’ secret weapon ahead of events like Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day.
Marie Molde explores how health and wellness trends are reshaping the food and beverage industry heading into 2026.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast notes how 18 states are moving to restrict SNAP purchases – which is likely to result in a complex undertaking for grocers.
PwC’s Alison Furman and Paul Leinwand explain how the era of the GLP-1 is upon us, and how it’s impacting more than just food purchasing.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the latest innovations on display at industry events like CES and the Winter FancyFaire.
