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Kroger’s weak sales growth raises questions about execution and structural pressures. Rival retailers are also creating ...

A new Finnish study links habitual coffee consumption with lower visceral fat, greater muscle mass and favorable metabolic ...

This month, The Food Institute examined how social media has become a powerful product-discovery engine for Gen Z. A recent ...

In a recent FI webinar entitled “The Restaurant Reality Check: Performance, Traffic, and What’s Next in 2026,” R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research at Placer.ai, touched on many of the factors ...

In recent years, Jesper Karlsson has noticed the transformation of candy fans. Most consumers love sweet treats as much as ever, but they increasingly demand better-for-you confectionery items. “The ...

Fuel costs have intensified pressure across the food supply chain. Restaurants have seen consumers become more intentional about dining choices. Meaningful food-price relief remains months away, ...

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Insiders say Salad & Go’s financial troubles predated the cyclospora outbreak. Rapid expansion, rising costs, and weak demand hurt the chain’s performance. Dutch Bros and 7 Brew have pursued former ...