Kelly Beaton

Minneapolis

Digital Content Strategist at The Food Institute

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Articles

FI Fast Break audio news: June 18, 2025

1 week ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

Podcasts In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine Texas Roadhouse’s top score in the latest customer satisfaction index. This week’s podcast also touches on how some U.S. companies are storing goods in Canada to delay the impact of tariffs. Full StoryAnd, finally, the energy drink market hit turbulence in 2024, with Celsius and Monster both facing unexpected slowdowns in sales.
Why 2025 is the ‘Year of the Sauce’

1 week ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

Multiple industry insiders have declared 2025 to be “the year of the sauce.” Consumers are boiling over with enthusiasm for spicy chili crisp, mustard, and rich, umami sauces. Chef Renee Guilbault – the co-host of “In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin” on AMC+ – has taken note of the trend. “People are craving that perfect meal complement, that essential something that elevates a good meal to a truly extraordinary one,” Guilbault told The Food Institute.
Top 5 Healthiest Ice Creams

2 weeks ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

Home>FrozenTop 5 Healthiest Ice Creams The term “healthier-for-you” ice cream might sound absurd initially. However, reasonably healthy ice creams do, in fact, exist. They’re becoming more common with each passing year.
KIND Seeks to Continue Climb With Brand Revamp

2 weeks ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

Home>MarketingKIND Seeks to Continue Climb With Brand Revamp KIND LLC was founded in 2004. And, more than two decades later, leadership felt the snack brand could use a kickstart. “Just like how our consumers have evolved, it was time for KIND to evolve, too,” said brand director John Olsen. This spring marked the launch of KIND’s new visual identity.
FI Fast Break audio news: June 11, 2025

2 weeks ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

Podcasts In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how Amazon is reportedly testing humanoid delivery workers. This week’s podcast also touches on the fact that both giant food processors like Kraft Heinz and small food producers have been using AI to reduce trial-and-error product development time, among other reasons.
FI Fast Break audio news: June 4, 2025

3 weeks ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

Podcasts In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the fast-casual dining sector’s surprisingly strong start to 2025. This week’s podcast also touches on how the 50% levy on foreign steel and aluminum could create problems for the food industry, as they’re key components of packaging design and are likely to result in unintended ripple effects, according to a recent report.
U.S. Brands in Canada: A Trade War is On, But the Market’s Not Closed

4 weeks ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

In recent weeks, Canadian business leaders have expressed concern and unease amid trade tensions with the U.S. That said, even as tariff threats have been volleyed back and forth across the border – and even as Canadians boycott some American products – the relationship between the two countries isn’t completely fractured. A new poll conducted by the Leo & Dragon consultancy found that, despite Canadian consumer patriotism, opportunities continue to exist for U.S. brands.
FI Fast Break audio news: May 28, 2025

1 month ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

Podcasts In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how major retailers like Walmart and Target are responding to the tariff situation. This week’s podcast also touches on how McDonald’s will begin closing its CosMc’s locations in late June.
The Diet of the Future: Seaweed, Kimchi, Ancient Grains

1 month ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

The diet of the future, according to experts, will feature plenty of ancient grains, seaweed, and soy. Research produced by global meal-kit company Hello Fresh, in partnership with Oxford University, has predicted what diets could look like by 2050. And, although the campaign largely focused on predicting what British diets will consist of, the research garnered attention from far and wide. Hello Fresh and Oxford predicted the following trends will take root by 2050, as reported by Vegconomist.
FI Fast Break audio news: May 21, 2025

1 month ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton

Podcasts In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine beef’s resurgence among male Gen Z consumers. This week’s podcast also touches on how Diageo expects to see a $150 million annual hit on its profit as U.S. tariffs impact its efforts to improve performance.