The Food Institute Podcast

The Food Institute Podcast
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The Food Institute Podcast leverages the Food Institute's 90-plus-year history to provide actionable information and insight to food industry professionals.

  1. Clean Data, Clear Direction: Building a Foodservice Marketing Engine for Sales

    12H AGO

    Clean Data, Clear Direction: Building a Foodservice Marketing Engine for Sales

    This Episode is Sponsored By: Tibersoft  Foodservice manufacturers might develop option paralysis with all the data available in the current day, but what kind of focus can really help drive marketing returns? Suzanne Cwik of Tibersoft and Eric Anderson of Conagra help break down data best practices to develop a foodservice marketing engine for food away from home manufacturers.  About Suzanne Cwik: Suzanne Cwik is the Vice President of Commercial & Client Services at Tibersoft. With over two decades of foodservice experience, Suzanne understands the friction between data complexity and sales execution. She is passionate about helping organizations move from reactive reporting to proactive strategy, empowering teams to transform fragmented supply chain data into clear, actionable growth plans. About Tibersoft: Tibersoft delivers trusted go-to-market intelligence for food and packaging manufacturers navigating the complexity of Food Away From Home. Our platform empowers Sales, Finance, Marketing, and IT to act faster, recover trade spend, and grow smarter. By bringing transaction-verified accuracy and clarity to operator-level performance, we align manufacturers with their partners, turning data complexity into shared confidence. To learn more, visit: tibersoft.com. More about Eric Anderson: Eric Anderson is a Senior Director of Category Marketing at Conagra Foodservice, leading both the shelf-stable product portfolio and the marketing activation team. With 30+ years of foodservice experience—from marketing pizza in K-12 to leading category strategy today—Eric believes data is most powerful when it answers specific questions and supports clear, compelling storytelling rather than chasing perfection. Known for his practical, operator-grounded mindset, he enjoys helping teams translate insights into action while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.  More about Conagra Foodservice: Conagra Foodservice is an innovative, leading supplier to the Foodservice industry, offering a broad range of trusted brands. Conagra brings a rich heritage of making great food to satisfy consumers’ ever-changing food preferences. Operators have come to depend on brands such as Hebrew National®, Healthy Choice®, Angela Mia®, PAM®, Gilardi®, Slim Jim®, and Reddi-wip® to stay on-trend and provide the best products and service to their patrons.  Learn more at: https://www.conagrafoodservice.com/.

    38 min
  2. FI Fast Break News - Feb. 25, 2026

    1D AGO

    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.

    2 min
  3. Food for Thought Leadership: How the New Food Pyramid is Reshaping Nutrition at Scale

    FEB 17

    Food for Thought Leadership: How the New Food Pyramid is Reshaping Nutrition at Scale

    In this episode of Food for Thought Leadership, Rebecca Fryer sits down with William Grand, founder and CEO of NutriFusion, to examine the growing health crisis tied to ultra-processed foods—and what it will take to fix it. Grand shares striking data on American eating habits, including the overwhelming reliance on ultra-processed products and the widespread deficiency in fruit and vegetable consumption. He argues that while consumer education is essential, meaningful progress may ultimately require federal legislation, clearer front-of-pack labeling, and even policy tools like sugar taxes to shift behavior at scale. The conversation also explores the evolving food pyramid, the global differences in food systems, and the role manufacturers can play in reformulating everyday staples. Grand explains how NutriFusion works with brands across categories—from snack bars to mac and cheese—to restore nutrients lost in modern processing without compromising taste or texture. Looking ahead, he outlines a vision for a more transparent, nutrient-dense food system—one where better formulation, smarter policy, and informed consumers work together to improve public health outcomes. More About William Grand: Bill Grand has over 40 years' experience in corporate management, sales and marketing. Areas of expertise include food retail, distribution, product development, logistics and administration. Formerly President of Mackay Specialties, a manufacturing business providing health and beauty products to retail customers in Canada and the US.

    22 min
  4. FI Fast Break News - Feb. 18, 2026

    FEB 17

    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.

    2 min
  5. Checking in with the 2026 Grocery Consumer

    FEB 10

    Checking in with the 2026 Grocery Consumer

    This Episode is Sponsored by: City National Bank In summer 2025, Nik Modi of RBC Capital Markets warned that consumers were in a “spending recession,” but is that still the case in early 2026? Modi discusses the potential impacts of GLP-1s, price cuts, agentic commerce, and more on the food and beverage sector for the rest of the year. More About Nik Modi: Nik Modi is a Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets, where he has responsibility for coverage of Beverage, Household Personal Care, and Packaged Food industries. The companies under Nik’s coverage total over $1 trillion in combined market value. Nik has consistently been ranked as one of the top analysts across the consumer space by Institutional Investor’s All Star Analyst Survey. He has also been top rated across various analyst polls, including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune and Forbes. More About RBC: Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 100,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/peopleandplanet.

    23 min
  6. FI Fast Break News - Feb. 11, 2026

    FEB 10

    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.

    2 min
  7. FI Fast Break News - Feb. 4, 2026

    FEB 4

    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.

    2 min
  8. Food for Thought Leadership: The Paradox of Health & Wellness in 2026

    FEB 3

    Food for Thought Leadership: The Paradox of Health & Wellness in 2026

    In this episode of Food for Thought Leadership, host Chris Campbell is joined by food and nutrition expert Marie Molde to explore how health and wellness trends are reshaping the food and beverage industry heading into 2026. Drawing on her background in consumer insights and nutrition, Molde unpacks why today’s wellness landscape feels overwhelming for consumers despite unprecedented access to information. Together, they discuss the need for simpler, more holistic health messaging that considers mental, emotional, and physical well-being as interconnected. The conversation dives into the growing influence of GLP-1 medications, evolving protein and fiber priorities, and how brands are adapting to changing eating behaviors. Molde also highlights emerging areas like peptides, personalized nutrition, and the intersection of food, beauty, and functional benefits. Throughout the discussion, she emphasizes practical ways the industry can support healthier habits without adding complexity for consumers. More About Marie Molde: Marie Molde, RDN, is a consultant to the food and beverage industry. Most recently, she spent eight years at Datassential helping foodservice and retail companies turn emerging trends into strategic menu and product innovations, often with a focus on better-for-you. Marie has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and BuzzFeed.

    30 min
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The Food Institute Podcast leverages the Food Institute's 90-plus-year history to provide actionable information and insight to food industry professionals.

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  • Creator
    The Food Institute Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    421
  • Rating
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