Episodes
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FI Fast Break News - Nov. 4, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the rash of cyber-attacks that have hit the F&B industry recently.
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FI Fast Break News - Oct. 28, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss how texture is reshaping cafe menus.
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FI Fast Break News - Oct. 21, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how GLP-1 users are increasingly turning to supplements with questionable health credentials.
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FI Fast Break News - Oct. 14, 2026
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the surge in AI-powered cyberattacks, the latest trend in RTD drinks, and more.
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FI Fast Break News - Sept. 9, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine PepsiCo's push into fresh foods, Walmart's unique new delivery service, and more.
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FI Fast Break News - Sept. 2, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss the continued removal of artificial colors in food products, President Trump's plans for ranchers, and more.
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FI Fast Break News - Aug. 26, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the difficult challenge laid out before the new leadership team at Wendy's, plus eye-opening findings about America's protein consumption.
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FI Fast Break News - Aug. 19, 2026
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast discusses the especially early arrival of pumpkin spice season this year, one restaurant chain's new "micro-targeting" initiative, and more.
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FI Fast Break News - Aug. 12, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how the overabundance of discounts is actually working against many fast-food chains these days.
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FI Fast Break News - Aug. 5, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss the dire situation California lettuce growers find themselves in this summer.
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FI Fast Break News - July 29, 2026
The latest FI Fast Break podcast examines America's peptide boom and what it could mean for the nation's desire for anti-aging.
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FI Fast Break News - July 22, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine some unique changes to back-to-school shopping behaviors this year.
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FI Fast Break News - July 15, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how AI might impact the labor sector in the near-term and beyond.
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FI Fast Break News - July 8, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss the secret sauce at Jersey Mike's, which recently earned the top spot in American customer satisfaction rankings.
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FI Fast Break News - July 1, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss the outlook for spending in America leading up to the Fourth of July holiday.
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FI Fast Break News - June 24, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the hype surrounding Amazon Prime Day, as the retail giant launches the sales event earlier than ever.
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FI Fast Break News - June 16, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the high fuel surcharges that are challenging the restaurant industry right now.
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FI Fast Break News - June 10, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine Ingredion's major acquisition and what it suggests about consumer demand these days.
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FI Fast Break News - June 3, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we break down America's growing 'K-shaped economy,' the latest in tariffs news, and more.
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FI Fast Break News - May 27, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the potential for an AI-induced job crisis, CAVA's continued success, and more.
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FI Fast Break News - May 20, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss Starbucks' corporate layoffs, the latest in functional snacks, and more.
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FI Fast Break News - May 13, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how higher gas and diesel prices are starting to seep into the produce aisle.
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FI Fast Break News - April 29, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss many consumers' slow adoption and acceptance of artificial intelligence.
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FI Fast Break News - April 22, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs figure to reshape summer eating.
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FI Fast Break News - April 15, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine 7-Eleven's plans to close 600-plus stores in North America this year.
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FI Fast Break News - April 8, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how fuel surcharges could soon pressure already-thin food industry margins, as carriers tack on steep new fees.
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FI Fast Break News - April 1, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss the latest in M&A in the food and beverage industry.
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FI Fast Break News - March 25, 2026
Gen Z’s job squeeze, rising pesticide concerns, and shifting GLP‑1 eating habits all hit the food industry this week—plus fresh insights on AI’s slow restaurant ROI and FI’s major new podcast acquisition. Catch the full Fast Break rundown to stay ahead of the trends shaping F&B leaders today.
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FI Fast Break News - March 18, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the factors leading to a major strike at a JBS facility in Greeley, Colorado.
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FI Fast Break News - March 11, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how GLP-1 usage could be a boon for manufacturers of sauces and spices.
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FI Fast Break News - March 3, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss how the Iran conflict could impact supply chains for corn, sugar, soybean meal, and more.
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FI Fast Break News - Feb. 25, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the rash of recalls that has hit the food and beverage industry over the past year.
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FI Fast Break News - Feb. 18, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the rise in grocery prices that appears to be on the horizon.
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FI Fast Break News - Feb. 11, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the job cuts that continue to ravage F&B companies.
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FI Fast Break News - Feb. 4, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the growing number of bankruptcies hitting the F&B world lately.
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FI Fast Break News - Jan. 28, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we discuss the recent bankruptcy of FAT Brands, the owner of approximately 2,200 restaurant locations.
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FI Fast Break News - Jan. 21, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the trend of diners demanding absurdly spicy foods at restaurants.
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FI Fast Break News - Jan. 14, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the so-called "burger boom" that has hit chain restaurants' menus.
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FI Fast Break News - Jan. 6, 2026
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the minimum wage hikes that recently took effect, impacting more than 8 million American workers.
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FI Fast Break News - Dec. 18, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the numerous CEO roles that changed hands at major CPG brands in 2025.
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FI Fast Break News - Dec. 10, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we touch on Circana's revised 2026 outlook for the F&B sector, which projects continued volume tightness.
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FI Fast Break News - Dec. 3, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine Starbucks' intensifying labor issues.
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FI Fast Break News - Nov. 25, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reshaping consumer habits in rather unique ways heading into 2026.
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FI Fast Break News - Nov. 19, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the latest Gen Z drinking trend that's poised to impact the alcohol industry.
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FI Fast Break News - Nov. 12, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the latest in the vertical farming category.
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FI Fast Break News - Nov. 5, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the roots of the deadly Listeria outbreak that has impacted several U.S. states.
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FI Fast Break News - Oct. 29, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the growing concern surrounding retail shrink in America.
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FI Fast Break News - Oct. 22, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine the government shutdown's impact on the U.S. restaurant industry.
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FI Fast Break News - Oct. 15, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine how tariffs are influencing consumer cutbacks in America.
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FI Fast Break News - Oct. 8, 2025
In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine a new trend that illustrates the financial struggles of many Americans: adults eating kids' meals.