Sysco’s $29 billion acquisition of Restaurant Depot is raising red flags among investors, who sent shares tumbling 15% amid concerns over timing, debt, and execution risk. While the deal expands Sysco into the fast-growing cash-and-carry segment, questions remain about whether the move will deliver long-term value.
Korn Ferry’s Sharon Aho, Senior Managing Director at Korn Ferry, discuses workforce strategy and talent excellence for F&B companies.
Soaring gas prices are reshaping grocery behavior, according to a new survey, with most shoppers cutting spending, trading down, and sticking closer to home. Retailers now face mounting pressure to double down on value and private-label products
Delivery robots from Serve and Coco crashed into Chicago bus shelters within hours, highlighting persistent navigation flaws with glass and complex urban environments. Despite mishaps, restaurants still lean on these robots to offset driver shortages as regulators eye closer oversight.
New research suggests that stopping GLP-1 drugs may raise risks of heart attack and stroke, complicating the booming weight loss trend reshaping consumer behavior. As quit rates climb, experts warn that short term use carries long term consequences food businesses can’t afford to ignore.
Korn Ferry’s Sharon Aho, Senior Managing Director at Korn Ferry, discuses workforce strategy and talent excellence for F&B companies.
Korn Ferry’s Sharon Aho, Senior Managing Director at Korn Ferry, discuses workforce strategy and talent excellence for F&B companies.
Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, shares the story of his company’s founding, and how CPG partnerships continue to inspire fans.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on an eye-opening new report about the prevalence of pesticides and forever chemicals on produce.
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.
