Rapid changes in where consumers are eating food (home vs eating out) are causing supply chain issues for the food industry.
April 13, 2020Single-use food-related items jumped in popularity during the pandemic due to hygiene concerns, but their negative environmental impact has led to the development touchless condiment dispensers to help reduce reliance on single-serve packaging.
November 25, 2020While 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, 2021Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea that a restaurant (save for the fast-food segment) would devote serious resources to expanding its operations in the take-out sector would be treated with derision. However, the COVID-19 has dramatically changed how the restaurant industry looks at carry-out.
January 13, 2022Despite consumers spending more time at home, and presumably having more time to cook, sales of convenience foods are on the rise.
December 2, 2020Some grocers are refusing to stock goods if the food suppliers can't justify their price increases, won't negotiate, or won't delay price increase.
June 3, 2022With surveys showing consumers increasingly interested in functional foods to that help improve their health, as well as having difficulty sleeping due to the pandemic, PepsiCo is launching a new drink to help people fall asleep.
September 22, 2020Holidays are always important times for families to get together and renew connections. Consumers are looking for new ways of showing they care while still being safe during a pandemic.
October 23, 2020Everyone has been working on their backyards over the summer, boosting sales of landscaping products and pools. But Freedonia analysts look at what trends may be coming our way when the weather turns cooler this fall.
July 22, 2020Restaurants have faced a really difficult time during the pandemic, and a new survey from the National Restaurant Association is putting some numbers to it.
September 15, 2020