USDA leaders and the International Dairy Foods Association announced an industry-wide, voluntary commitment to eliminate certified artificial colors from ice cream made with real milk, aiming for more than 40 processors (over 90% of retail sales) to comply by the end of 2027.

It’s been five years since the U.K. and Japan signed their trade deal. But Japanese consumers still aren’t buying British.

Explore the rising consumer demand for homes and the challenges posed by affordability in the U.S. housing market.

Farmers must adopt cage-free housing for egg-laying hens by January 1, 2030.

Major Food Brands Accelerating Shift Towards "Clean Label" Ingredients.

Despite predictions of double-digit #GDP growth driven by #AI, #BenMoll argues that such growth is unlikely in the next 10-15 years. While #AIcapabilities are increasing, the economic forces behind GDP growth, such as #automation and #consumerdemand, may not support such rapid expansion. #Moll outlines five assumptions necessary for double-digit growth and explains why they are unlikely to be met in practice. https://aleximas.substack.com/p/will-ai-soon-lead-to-double-digit?eicker.news #tech #news #ainews

In May 2026 the index +0.2% over April and +2.2% y-o-y

Checkers & Rally’s CEO Chris Tebben says consumers continue to prioritize affordable fast-food meals as inflation and higher everyday expenses shape dining decisions

Subaru of America reported 54,909 June vehicle sales, up 18.1% from 2025, with Forester, Crosstrek and Outback driving the monthly increase.

ET Intelligence Group: The initial trend in the October-December results season shows single-digit growth in aggregate revenue and net profit for the second consecutive quarter. Aggregate numbers were influenced by the performance of Reliance Industries (RIL), the country’s largest company by revenue and market capitalisation, and by the top software exporters. The quarterly trend is […]

The four-week scanner data showed volumes dropped 5.2% to 165.7 million cases, extending a stagnant stretch for take-home demand.

The four-week scanner data showed volumes dropped 5.2% to 165.7 million cases, extending a stagnant stretch for take-home demand.

NielsenIQ said softer consumer demand drove 67% of the drop, eclipsing growth in sparkling wine and alcohol-free offerings.

Case volume dropped 5.5%, with soft consumer demand causing most of the late-summer slump.

A new industry study says 78% of regular craft beer drinkers would likely buy direct from breweries if more states permitted it.

NielsenIQ said lower consumer interest drove 63% of the category’s decline, while non-alcoholic wine sales rose 16.5%

NielsenIQ said weaker consumer demand drove most of the decline, while non-alcoholic wine remained a rare source of growth.