Louis Biscotti

New York, Woodbury

Contributor at Forbes

Partner and Practice Leader Food and Beverage Sector at Marcum LLP

Global leader #food and #beverage sector at @Mazars_USA leading Food and Beverage #CPA Advisory firm

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Articles

Ataque Cibernético Mostra Como o Fornecimento de Alimentos em Supermercados É Vulnerável

1 day ago | forbes.com.br | Louis Biscotti

Enquanto o abastecimento alimentar do país enfrenta todos os tipos de ameaças, de doenças a tarifas e mudanças climáticas, agora se está diante do que pode acontecer quando essa cadeia é atacada por hackers, e não diretamente nos sistemas das lojas. Um exemplo é o ataque à distribuidora de alimentos United Natural Foods (UNFI), nesta semana, que atingiu a Whole Foods e outras redes, levando à escassez e às prateleiras vazias.
Cyberattack Reveals Soft Underbelly Of Supermarket Food Supply

4 days ago | forbes.com | Louis Biscotti

The recent cyberattack on food distributor UNFI has revealed the likelihood of other data ... More vulnerabilities throughout the F&B space. gettyWhile the nation’s food supply faces all sorts of threats, from diseases to tariffs to climate change, we are now faced with what can happen when the food supply is attacked by hackers, and not by directly targeting stores’ systems.
Tweaking Big Brands And Pleasing Consumers

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Louis Biscotti

As times and tastes change, many companies are rolling the dice and taking a chance on reformulation ... More of their classic products. gettyFrom the Colosseum to Coca-Cola, Mona Lisa to Mondelez’s billion-dollar brands, classics are classics, right? They’re timeless things that, precisely because they don’t change, are reliable and reassuring. Consumers love the safe harbor of something that they have loved for years.
FDA Enfrenta Demissões em Massa e Coloca Segurança Alimentar em Risco

1 month ago | forbes.com.br | Louis Biscotti

O Food and Drug Administration (FDA), em português, Administração de Alimentos e Medicamentos dos Estados Unidos, a agência governamental do país responsável por regular produtos como alimentos, medicamentos, cosméticos, equipamentos médicos e produtos, passou por demissões sem precedentes recentemente.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Job Cuts Spark Food Safety Debate

1 month ago | forbes.com | Louis Biscotti

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been slimmed down recently amid unprecedented layoffs. Now, there’s a big debate as to whether these layoffs will impact bureaucracy or cut the agency to the bone, potentially exposing our nation’s food supply to more safety risks. The Trump Administration, with Robert F.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Job Cuts Spark Food Safety Debate

1 month ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Louis Biscotti

Following sweeping layoffs at the FDA and CDC, many questions have risen regarding the impact on the ... More safety of the nation's food supply. gettyThe United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been slimmed down recently amid unprecedented layoffs. Now, there’s a big debate as to whether these layoffs will impact bureaucracy or cut the agency to the bone, potentially exposing our nation’s food supply to more safety risks. The Trump Administration, with Robert F.
What’s Hot In F&B M&A Despite Uncertainty And Tariffs

2 months ago | forbes.com | Louis Biscotti

There’s been a lot of talk about and anticipation of a banner year for mergers and acquisitions in the food and beverage industry. And there have been some significant and minor deals, even if the $24.6 billion Kroger Albertsons merger pulled back after a federal judge blocked it due to antitrust concerns. I believe we can still expect robust M&A, particularly in specific sectors, as hot trends drive deals. But in recent months, something slowed a surge that many thought was on the horizon.
Alcohol Vs. Non-Alcohol Beverage Battles Rage On

Mar 4, 2025 | forbes.com | Louis Biscotti

In the uncertain world we live in, from wars to the economy, politics to tariffs and AI, you might think a lot of people could use a drink, and you’d probably be right. But it’s becoming less likely that consumers will reach for a cocktail, beer, or a glass of wine as overall alcohol sales decline.
Fusões e Aquisições Vão Aumentar na Indústria de Alimentos e Bebidas em 2025

Jan 31, 2025 | forbes.com.br | Louis Biscotti

Agora que o confete foi limpo na Times Square e as celebrações terminaram de vez em todo o mundo, qual foi a sua resolução de Ano Novo? E já a quebrou? Pergunte aos executivos do setor de alimentos e bebidas (F&B, na sigla em inglês) sobre suas resoluções, e pode apostar que duas grandes letras aparecem em muitas delas para 2025: M&A (fusões e aquisições).
Buy, Buy Brands As F&B Merger Mania Resumes

Jan 24, 2025 | forbes.com | Louis Biscotti

Now that the confetti has been cleaned up in Times Square and the celebrations are done, what was your New Year’s resolution, and have you broken it already? Ask F&B executives to mention their resolutions, and you can bet two big letters loom large among a good number for 2025: M&A.