Study Puts Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Products Under Fire - The Food Institute
For every 10% increase in calories from ultra-processed plant-based foods, there was a 5% increased risk of heart disease.| The Food Institute
Taylor Swift’s sourdough obsession sparked Panera’s “Loaf Story Meal” and reignited consumer interest in fermented breads. With gut health and clean-label trends rising, sourdough’s pandemic-born momentum is evolving into a retail innovation boom. The post The Loaf of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift Interview Reflects Rising Interest in Sourdough appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
Unexpected flavor mashups – from Guinness ice cream to Mountain Dew gummies – are driving viral buzz. These quirky collaborations thrive on social media, creating a spectacle that often drives ROI. The post Attention Economy: Wild Brand Collabs Create Millions of Impressions appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
Beyond Meat is buckling under financial pressure, with overdue bills and shrinking sales. Despite denying bankruptcy rumors, the company’s pivot to “Beyond” signals a desperate bid to stay relevant in a cooling market. The post Beyond Meat on the Verge of Financial Ruin appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
Walmart’s Q2 sales crushed expectations, but tariffs and health costs trimmed profits. Grocery and fresh categories surged, signaling strong share gains, even as the retailer braces for a murky, margin-pinched second half. The post Macro, Tariffs May be All That Can Stop Walmart appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
Flavors like matcha, hot honey, and pickles are surging in 2025, driven by viral trends and nostalgic cravings. Social media-savvy consumers are rewriting the flavor playbook – and retailers are hustling to keep pace. The post The Top 3 Flavors Influencing Product Launches appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
Spinach and lettuce prices spiked dramatically in July, with producer prices rising over 130% month over month due to tariffs, labor shortages, and climate-related stress. As fresh vegetable inflation accelerates, analysts warn of looming price hikes for consumers and intensified strain on the produce supply chain. The post Spinach, Lettuce Get the Inflation Treatment appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
Pumpkin spice may still reign, but pecan is surging as fall’s breakout flavor, with a 28% spike in DoorDash orders. From Snickers to Starbucks, operators are betting big on this Southern staple’s appeal. The post Move Over Pumpkin Spice, This Texas Staple Goes National appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are fueling demand for high-protein drinks, but digestive side effects and long-term health concerns loom. Meanwhile, food giants like Danone are racing to serve this booming market. The post High-Protein Drinks Present Major Opportunity for Manufacturers appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast examines how brands are increasingly collaborating on snack and beverage mashups in playful crossovers. The post FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 20, 2025 appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
CRISPR is rewriting the rules of agriculture, offering precision DNA edits to boost crop resilience and flavor. Mars and Pairwise are leading the charge, targeting cacao to weather climate and supply chain storms. The post Sweet Science: How CRISPR Could Future-Proof Cacao appeared first on The Food Institute.| The Food Institute
For every 10% increase in calories from ultra-processed plant-based foods, there was a 5% increased risk of heart disease.| The Food Institute
With waning demand and a cautious revenue outlook, Beyond Meat faces challenges in regaining trust and competing in the plant-based sector.| The Food Institute
Beyond Meat is likely headed for bankruptcy by 2027 due to its $1 billion owed in convertible bonds, but its stock has retained some value.| The Food Institute
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Inflation is reshaping indulgence habits, with consumers swapping pricey restaurant dessert for store-bought or homemade options.| The Food Institute
Plant-based milk largely stole the spotlight at the recent Specialty Coffee Expo, organized by the Specialty Coffee Association.| The Food Institute
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the soaring price of cocoa ahead of Halloween.| The Food Institute
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on another notable restaurant bankruptcy, and Filipino cuisine's surging popularity.| The Food Institute
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on PepsiCo's latest noteworthy industry acquisition.| The Food Institute
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on restaurant operators' outlook on labor for 2025.| The Food Institute
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Tyson Foods' optimism for 2025, and Amazon's newest delivery innovation.| The Food Institute
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on consumers' growing demand for not just value, but also luxury offerings.| The Food Institute
Despite declining restaurant traffic, major foodservice distributors reported strong performances in Q2. They remain confident in their strategies, including making long-term investments.| The Food Institute
An evolving form of smart carts is helping grocery chains like Kroger and Schnucks offer painless, personalized shopping experiences.| The Food Institute
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on Outback Steakhouse's latest efforts to win back cash-strapped consumers.| The Food Institute
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast provides an update of Walmart's drone delivery plans, and more.| The Food Institute
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on Chili's eye-opening quarterly earnings report.| The Food Institute
The latest FI news podcast touches on the La Niña weather pattern that's likely to form later this year and how it could impact ag.| The Food Institute
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast discusses another noteworthy bankruptcy filing in the restaurant sector.| The Food Institute
The notion of using AI in drive-thrus is still a good idea – it just doesn’t work as advertised yet. Perhaps version 2.0 can fix that.| The Food Institute
