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3 days ago | foodinstitute.com | Paola Garcia |Susan Choi |Paola García

Videos Technology has paved the way for growing fresh produce anywhere, but which smart garden is best for your needs? Join us on FI Spotlight as Tyler Mason, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Oklahoma State University, shares his expert insights on three different smart gardens. Discover the pros and cons of each, and learn how they can fit into your lifestyle.

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.

1 week ago | foodinstitute.com | Anna Kinder |Marcy Kreiter

Home>Food RetailSticker Shock: 44% of Companies Plan to Pass Tariff Costs to Customers Consumers should prepare for sticker shock: A survey by Zilliant says nearly half of businesses plan to pass on tariff increases and the costs of preparations to customers.

1 week ago | foodinstitute.com | Anna Kinder |Marcy Kreiter

Constellation Brands and Celsius energy drinks top their revenue categories as leaders in the consumer packaged goods sector, Circana’s annual report on growth among CPG companies shows. The 2024 U.S. CPG Growth Leaders report looked at strategies and trends behind the success of the top CPG companies, whose U.S. sales ranged from $100 million to more than $8 billion.

1 week ago | foodinstitute.com | Kelly Beaton |Marcy Kreiter

Home>FoodserviceHot is Hot: Spicy Beverage Flavors Taking Center Stage The spice of life turns out to be, well, spices – not just any spices, but the ones that have you grabbing your drink to cool your mouth. Recently that trend not only dominates the snack and prepared food aisles, but with spicy drinks in the beverage aisle, too. TrendIncite reported flavor combinations taking hold of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.