Navigating Economic Headwinds – What’s Ahead for the F&B Industry

The U.S. economy expanded by 2.8% in 2024 but started 2025 with decline of -0.5% in the 1st quarter. As we look toward the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, the outlook is increasingly uncertain.

Persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, volatile consumer sentiment, and escalating trade tensions—including new tariffs—are converging to create real pressure for businesses across food manufacturing, foodservice, and retail. How can executives anticipate and respond to these challenges?

Join The Food Institute for an exclusive webinar on the economic outlook and consumer dynamics shaping the future of the food and beverage sector.

We’re pleased to welcome two respected thought leaders:

Karen Galivan, Partner, Consumer Products Industry Leader at RSM US LLP

Estelle Ou, U.S. Economist at Bloomberg

Estelle and Karen will deliver insights and strategic foresight to help business leaders position their organization for growth in the current economic environment.

Key Discussion Topics:

U.S. Growth Trajectory: Updated GDP forecasts and the macroeconomic signals to watch in late 2025 and 2026.

Consumer Outlook: The latest on household spending power, confidence levels, and demand patterns—and what they mean for CPG, retail, and foodservice.

Tariffs & Trade Policy: What recent trade actions mean for global sourcing, input costs, and pricing strategies.

Legislative Impacts: A breakdown of the newly passed Big Beautiful Bill and its implications for the business environment.

Inflation & Monetary Policy: How Fed actions could shape operating conditions and capital access heading into 2026.

Who Should Attend:
CEOs, Founders, CFOs, Strategy Leads, and other senior leaders in the food manufacturing, retail, and foodservice sectors.

Register Today!

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Sponsored by:

RSM US LLP

RSM helps food and beverage clients navigate changing market demands, rising costs, and evolving supply chain challenges with digital transformation and operational strategies. RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent assurance, tax, and consulting firms with 64,000 people in 120 countries. For more information, visit https://rsmus.com/industries/food-and-beverage.html

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