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Rethinking Scale: Why Food Conglomerates Are Splintering Again—and What It Means for Foodservice Manufacturers
The food industry is once again undergoing a wave of structural reconfiguration, marked by high-profile divestitures, spinoffs, and portfolio rebalancing. Kraft’s recent post-Heinz breakup, Kellogg’s 2023 separation into Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co, and Mars’ and...
The Psychology Behind “Justified Indulgence” in Foodservice
As food manufacturers and restaurant operators brace for continued economic uncertainty, a familiar consumer behavior is once again emerging—one that defies the logic of budget constraints. Despite reports of “belt-tightening,” we continue to see diners flock to...
Stating Your Purpose to Build a Better Strategy
At Foodservice IP, we believe that strategy starts—and ends—with purpose. Not slogans, not dashboards, and certainly not a barrage of data points with no connective tissue. Purpose is about the unique value your firm brings to the table. For food manufacturers,...
Foodservice Industry Adds Jobs: A Sign of Resilience and Opportunity
The U.S. foodservice industry added jobs again last month, continuing a year-long trend that underscores the sector’s resilience amid economic uncertainty. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, foodservice establishments—including...
Notes from the 2025 National Restaurant Show: Change, Condiments, and Cloud Gate
The 2025 National Restaurant Association Show wrapped up on Tuesday, May 21, but after a few full days on the floor, it already felt like I had walked about the distance to St. Louis. My step count broke records, and I developed a sixth sense for spotting a charging...
Where a Sandwich Still Costs Less Than Your Coffee: Augusta’s Quiet Rebellion Against Sports Venue Price Gouging
As a management consultant advising food manufacturers, I often underscore the role of pricing strategy in shaping customer experience. At a time when consumers are increasingly strained by inflation and geopolitical uncertainties—tariffs, supply chain shocks, and raw...
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