After a relatively quiet 2020, merger and acquisition activity has picked up in 2021. We take a look at some of the contributing factors.
May 25, 2021Freedonia analysts consider what indicators will let us know that things really are getting back to "Normal".
May 19, 2021Inflation seems to be picking up, what's driving it?
May 19, 2021A year into the pandemic restaurant take out remains highly popular, which is presenting challenges to companies looking to revive their sustainability goals and keep rising costs in check.
May 3, 2021Private label brands, which have become increasingly popular at grocery stores in recent years, did not experience the same success as their more traditional counterparts. Freedonia analysts take a look at why that might be.
April 23, 2021Taking a look at Freedonia's National Online Consumer Survey provides some insight into what's going on.
April 15, 2021As reflected in Freedonia's National Online Consumer Survey, many people remain reticent to eat out in restaurants. Packing companies are working to help make cooking at home more convenient and affordable.
April 7, 2021Plastic bag use rose quite a bit during the pandemic as hygiene concerns limited the use of reusable bags, and plastic bag producers are now expanding capacity to meet the growing demand.
March 18, 2021While the shortage of microchips for automobiles may be one of the most visible examples of supply chain issues limiting the ability of manufacturers to ramp up output, it's not the only one. The Biden administration has ordered a review of all supply chains critical to the US economy in an effort to identify weaknesses and work to remove them going forward.
March 8, 2021Federal efforts to promote investment in domestic manufacturing may face a number of challenges related to supply chains, cost, and trade agreements, among others.
March 8, 2021