Consumer Foods to Go Podcast
1) Mind the pricing gap: Live from PLMA’s World of Private Label trade show 2025
Once a year, RaboResearch takes the Consumer Foods to Go podcast off-piste. Last week, instead of recording from behind our desks, we once again picked up our microphones and visited the Private Label...Show More
2) Expo West 2025 review: Real food in the spotlight
Like every year, RaboResearch visited Natural Products Expo West, one of the largest food trade shows in the US. In this episode of Consumer Foods to Go, analysts Tom Bailey, Nick Fereday, and JP Fros...Show More
3) Change for the US food industry? Exploring the potential impacts of RFK Jr's appointment
On February 13, RFK Jr was confirmed as the US Health and Human Services secretary in the Trump administration. That same day, some of his plans were unveiled, all aligning with the "Make America Heal...Show More
4) The fast-changing Chinese food retail market explained
Years ago, we released podcasts exploring the fascinating changes and developments in China's food retail sector, particularly in the online space, often referred to as "new retail." However, the grow...Show More
5) Energy outlook for 2025 and its impact on food businesses
Energy prices are crucial for food businesses. In the previous episode of Consumer Foods to Go, we discussed the outlook for agri-commodities in 2025. However, energy prices are equally important for ...Show More
6) Agri commodities outlook for 2025
As 2024 came to a close, Rabobank released its annual agri commodity markets outlook for 2025. In line with tradition, the Consumer Foods-to-Go podcast highlights the key points of the report and thei...Show More
7) GLP-1 drugs and the impact on food and beverages
Over the past 12 months, Ozempic and similar drugs have been hailed in the news as miracle solutions for rapid weight loss with minimal side effects. Weight loss often happens because of the changes i...Show More
8) Private label growth is primed to accelerate in the US
Private label now has close to 20% market share in US food retail. This is much lower than the share in the UK and other European markets, where private label commands 40% or more. However, private la...Show More
9) Robotization in food processing: Are we near a tipping point?
Now might just be the time for food manufacturers to think about robots again. Constraints on the labor force are unlikely to go away soon, and help is needed on the factory floor. Also, robots are im...Show More
10) Startups in food: A catch-up with Foodbytes on what's new
Half a decade ago, everyone in food was all over startups – young, exciting companies set to disrupt the food market. A lot has happened since, of course, including Covid and the inflation spike. Star...Show More