George Hajjar

1 week ago | foodinstitute.com | George Hajjar |Vince Martin

Home>FocusGeneral Mills Sounds Short-, Long-Term Alarms In the equity market right now, no one knows anything. Market volatility is at its highest level since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. News flow from the recent trade war launched by the Trump Administration is a key factor, but not the only one. Packaged foods companies like General Mills have faced undeniable challenges.

2 weeks ago | foodinstitute.com | George Hajjar

Home>FoodserviceGrubhub Resuscitates Seamless, Bets Big on NYC In Grubhub’s latest initiative, it is reviving Seamless, the once beloved grocery delivery platform for New York City residents. The decision endeavors to take on the platform’s biggest market and eke out ahead of its competition.

2 weeks ago | foodinstitute.com | George Hajjar

If you’ve flown in the past few years, you’ve likely run into a poor customer experience on an airline: albeit from overworked staff trying their best, delayed and canceled flights, more turbulence, and smaller seats. The path ahead? Luxurious libations and decadent eats. In-flight dining recently got a bit more indulgent through a partnership between Shake Shack and Delta Air Lines.

2 weeks ago | foodinstitute.com | George Hajjar

Home>Food IndustryThe Stock Market Thinks Tariffs (Mostly) Benefit Food Industry The stock market’s immediate reaction to tariffs was exceptionally negative. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index plunged 4.8%, its worst day since 2020. The Russell 2000, which includes small-cap names, fell 6.4%. Clearly, investors are worried about the impact of widespread tariffs on the U.S. economy.

3 weeks ago | foodinstitute.com | George Hajjar

Globally, private label sales continue to exceed expectations, with innovations providing consumers with enhanced value through price (the given) while tapping high-quality ingredients and the latest culturally relevant trends. Although these latest iterations of products are selling through at a strong rate, a recent report from NIQ suggests the industry cannot afford to stagnate. In many major markets, private label sales are already starting to slow.