The Lempert Report LIVE

You might be eating your dinner, but are you aware of the battles brewing in the food industry? This episode pulls you into the heart of the contentious issues plaguing the food world today. We tackle the tussle over food prices while the U.S. sees significant price hikes from big brands. Senator John Fettermann's proposed bill to support striking SNAP benefit-receiving workers is dissected,...

Ever wondered why certain neighborhoods are trapped in food swamps and plagued with health risks? What if local communities could transform these swamps into edible landscapes with nutritious food options? Drawing a clear image of this current health hazard, we reveal the dire straits food swamps pose in the United States and how local leadership and community involvement can turn the tide. Togeth...

Are you ready to dig into some meaty food industry news? Prepare to have your appetite for knowledge whetted as we chew on USDA-approved cell-based chicken, high schoolers in Philadelphia battling hunger with an innovative indoor farm project, and the bold proposition by Marco Rubio to restrict SNAP benefits. Aldi's latest bargain find, a George Foreman grill, might just sizzle its way into y...

Is the dollar store era coming to an end? We peel back the layers on the recent decline in Dollar General's stock and what it means for the future of affordable retail. Packed with insight into the blight of economically strained customers, we don't shy away from the tough questions and discuss the mounting relevance of cost-effective, nutritious food options. We also tackle the rising t...

Do you find yourself puzzled when it comes to understanding the real meaning of 'local food'? Fear not, as Phil and Sally embark on a journey to demystify this often misleading term. We'll uncover how the lack of clear legislation around 'local' has led to its misuse, with intriguing examples that might leave you stunned. Equally captivating is our discussion around Pepsi&...

Can you believe the impact of Chile's healthy eating policy, which has reduced kids' exposure to unhealthy food advertising on TV by a staggering 73%? How about the fact that general advertising has also decreased by 64%? We're excited to share our exploration of Chile's ambitious food labeling and advertising laws and discuss why the FDA should really take some notes from Chil...

Are you ready to uncover the battle between Mexico and the US over GMOs and how Mexico is making strides in addressing food-related issues? Join us in this fascinating discussion, where we also delve into the preferences of Millennials and Gen Z - and how their love for Mexican cuisine is reshaping the food industry! We'll also discuss the recent spike in grocery prices and expose some food c...

How will New York City's new pay requirements for delivery workers impact the food industry, and what can we learn from Walmart and dollar stores about providing healthy alternatives in food deserts? Join us as we explore these pressing topics and discuss the balance between large stores and independent businesses. We'll also dive into Darius Mosaferin's research on the benefits of...

What if there was a smarter approach to dietary guidelines that could significantly impact our health and the food industry? Get ready to be enlightened as we uncover Mexico's new dietary guidelines and the World Health Organization's latest tool to help protect kids from unhealthy food advertising. We'll dive into the potential industry effects of following these guidelines and dis...

Can a plant-based diet really lower cholesterol, and how can we tackle the growing issue of food insecurity among US teens? Join us as we explore these pressing questions, along with the challenges of using chat GPT for meal recommendations, particularly for those with food allergies. We discuss a fascinating Danish study that suggests switching to a plant-based diet can help lower LDL and total c...

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. On today’s broadcast: A look at Obesity Drugs vs. Changing Behavior The USDA rescues Alaska's salmon Wendy's tests underground delivery The foodservice battle over sodium A $29 hot dog in New York City On the bullseye an update on Smell-a-vision Hope you’ve had a chance to check out my multi-part food trends series on Forbes . 

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. On today’s broadcast: Conflicted Consumerism puts price ahead of principles Instacart and Roku team up Is it the downfall of plant-based milks ? Surprise! What we eat differs from what the USDA says we should The new Farm Bill might surprise you Unilever’s latest marketing ploy Hope you’ve had a chance to check out my multi-part food trends series on Forbes .

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. On today’s broadcast: Michelle Obama gets into the food business A job in fast food can lead to homelessness Hy-Vee’s new Healthy You subscription Looks like Google told a lie Non-profit grocery stores open a new channel  On the Bullseye, Wendy’s latest promotion is all about ‘free’ Hope you’ve had a chance to check out my multi-part food trends series on Forbes...

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. On today’s broadcast: Walmart+’s brilliant marketing The rise of violence in Brik & Mortar Are French Fries making you depressed? The answer is yes Coca-Cola’s latest misstep Most fear losing out on the latest food trend #FOODMO On the Bullseye, Jack in the Box commits to weed

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. On today’s broadcast: The appeal of Gen Z How social isolation is changing our culture One restaurant chain that is changing its menu to be 1/3 plant based What’s going on with rice ? A restauranteur that is changing the world What’s up with McDonalds ?

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE Food inflation slows – but for how long Earth Day is here and what supermarkets are doing about it Are you a climavore ? The new hybrid – luxury housing and food Is vodka butter a trend?  On the Bullseye we take a look at the land of Barbie

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE We look at the latest school lunch scam The New York City Delivery Wars Yet another reason to follow the Mediterranean diet Why you should have a food forest in your city Food styling makes all the difference On the Bullseye, we just might have found the reason for Coca-Cola’s price increases

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE The effect of California’s rain will affect food prices nationally A new ban in Italy Fast food drive thrus get smarter The fight over food labels The FTC goes after weight loss On the Bullseye, another breakfast cereal misses the mark

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE Giant’s approach to food waste is a winner Cost of living in Europe The global water crisis is real A hunger effort steeped in fraud California leads the way in banning harmful ingredients On the Bullseye we take a trip to Denny’s

Welcome to the Lempert Report Live. On today’s broadcast Dollar Tree goes eggless, Price Chopper’s marketing, Weight Watchers gets into the prescription biz, Medicaid address food, a high school senior fights waste and on the bullseye breakfast before bed.

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE Dollar Tree Dinners is a hit and Dollar General wants to grow Cost of food declines – but prices are still rising and what one retailer is doing about it The Girl Scout cookie shortage and why its important Women take a lead in food How your local fast foodery is about to change On the Bullseye – finally a recalibration for brands

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE New York Attorney General aims to do something about corporate profiteering Albertsons' new healthy food campaign A dangerous precedent for weight loss Black Americans are leading the vegan movement The new fight against hunger starts just when we need it the most Starbucks follows Bulletproof down a drizzly path. Whole foods is now accepting applications fo...

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE • Food delivery has yet more challenges • Consumers say they want more sustainable options – what retailers should do now • Are GMO labels working? • 3D food printing is alive and well • And a fast-food chain’s secret weapon . • On the Bullseye it’s all about “de-influencers ” and why they are even more important to pay attention to than influencers.

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE. Snap Benefits ending and what that means for supermarkets Is Sprouts Markets the best partner a brand can have? 2023 might just be the year of #diningalone Congress comes to farmers’ aid Black Owned Businesses On Food Crimes we celebrate National Margarita Day – or do we? On the Bullseye Coca-Cola goes out on a limb , and I think it's about to break.

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. Those Superbowl food ads – hit or miss? TikTok’s restaurant secret menu reveals A new twist on food delivery – that may actually save it Are food companies green washing their sustainability efforts? Food Lion’s new food prescription program A supermarket shelf battle – who will win the hazelnut spread war? The last chance to make your Valentine’s Day extra spec...