The Food Institute

When it comes to retail, it's all about the consumer. How has the consumer evolved, and how can businesses properly identify and address these changing needs? What strategy is best for each company? And how does an end-to-end solution lend an advantage to both megabrands and emerging brands in the c-store channel? Find out the answers to these pressing questions as Food Institute CEO & Managing Partner Brian Choi, CFA Choi chats with Darian Pickett, Chief Global Client Officer of Acosta Group.

The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on another notable restaurant bankruptcy, Filipino cuisine's surging popularity and much more. LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/etX-NAZF

Once a retail powerhouse, Kmart and its merger partner Sears couldn’t keep pace with changing times. Missteps in strategy, outdated customer experiences, and poor online adaptation sealed their fate as competitors like Walmart and Target surged ahead. What lessons can today’s retailers learn from their decline? https://lnkd.in/esYUVWx7 #retailnews #kmart #retailindustry #businessstrategy

In 2024, 63% of U.S.-based independent restaurant operators reported accelerated profits, signaling a strong comeback for the industry, according to Toast’s latest report. With AI-driven strategies, streamlined processes, and innovative cost-saving measures, the outlook for expansion is bright. How are these restaurateurs balancing inflation and leveraging tech for growth? Find out here - https://lnkd.in/eXUUry35

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What are microgreens and why does everyone want them? Discover how microgreens can bridge the gap between community and healthy eating. We explore their nutritional benefits, and how they can inspire children to learn about food sources and wellness, transforming the restaurant industry along the way. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eXY-VgW8 #microgreens #foodindustry #foodnews #indoorfarming #restaurantidustry

Move over, almond milk – there's a new, eco-friendly milk in town! Introducing MILKish, the world’s first watermelon seed milk, created by San Francisco-based startup Força Foods. With 99% less water needed than almonds, packed with protein, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, it’s a sustainable choice for your health and the planet! Learn more about this new sustainable milk alternative- https://lnkd.in/efwQeam3 #plantbased #sustainablefood #foodnews #beverageindustry

Filipino food is on the rise, especially with Gen Z! According to Tastewise interest in Filipino cuisine is up 50% this year, with bold, budget-friendly dishes like kare kare and adobo captivating younger audiences. Driven by social media and a growing Filipino-American community, these unique flavors are blending traditional roots with a modern twist. Insights from Billy Dec of CEO of Sunda New Asian restaurants and Alon Chen CEO of Tastewise https://lnkd.in/dGAqVTeP #foodretail #foodnews #foodindustry #foodtrends

From lattes to chicken sandwiches to desserts, it seems every restaurant is hopping on the limited-time offer (LTO) craze to drive traffic and check growth. But is this really having the desired effect? Datassential vice president of sales Megan Lynberg discusses the historical data on LTOs, popular LTO items, and other strategies companies are using to inspire growth. Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/e7z6zdt2 #LTO #restauarantindustry #restaurantbusiness #foodindustry #restaurantnews

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆? With 1 in 36 children identified with autism, new approaches to support neurodiverse individuals are gaining traction. Floré has launched two new probiotics designed specifically for neurodiversity, aimed at improving mood, focus, and GI health in individuals with ASD. Backed by research from a study with Arizona State University, Floré’s probiotics – Pathways Support and Mood Support – are creating buzz. But can they really make a difference? 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gFWgkpJV 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆? Share your thoughts! #autism #probiotics #healthnews #wellnessnews #neurodiversity