Game day occasions like the Super Bowl are prime profit moments, provided that operators plan early, bundle smartly, and deliver real value. With consumers scrutinizing every dollar, LTOs and occasion-based pricing have become essential tools for driving traffic and protecting margins.
Cocoa turmoil related to the Ivory Coast and Ghana is leaving hundreds of thousands of tons unsold, tightening future supply and rattling global markets. With fragile crops and wary buyers, chocolate makers face another year of reformulation and margin pressure.
Electrolyte drinks are booming, but experts warn many consumers are chugging far more sodium than their lifestyles truly require. As brands race to meet demand, the next competitive edge may be cleaner formulations.
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.
Fashion houses are turning cafés into high margin brand theaters, using lattes and pastries to boost dwell time and drive double to triple digit category lifts. As shoppers pull back on apparel, consumables are emerging as the new entry level luxury.
The Food Institute editorial team shares their 2026 food industry outlook in the first Food for Thought Leadership episode of the new year.
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.
The Food Institute editorial team shares their 2026 food industry outlook in the first Food for Thought Leadership episode of the new year.
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.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on U.S. manufacturing activity and its worrisome decline over the past 10 months.
Foodservice industry veteran John Inwright shares his thoughts on the foodservice industry as 2026 begins.
The Food Institute editorial team shares their 2026 food industry outlook in the first Food for Thought Leadership episode of the new year.
Sabine Schommer and Guido Hentschke explore how ISM, ISM Ingredients, and ProSweets Cologne serve as a meet-up for the snacking industry.
