3 Squares: Dishing On the Food Industry

Tune in for the June 2025 edition of 3Squares Live! will GLP-1s change the face of the food industry? Learn more about trends in functionality and food and test your road trip food knowledge! What was the original intended name for Funyons? 3Ssquares Live! is brought to you by The Center for Food Integrity.

The negative impacts of tariffs on food in the U.S. may not be felt for months, but they’re coming, according to Dr. Ricky Volpe, Ph.D., professor of agribusiness at Cal Poly and former USDA economist. On the May edition of 3Squares Live! Volpe talks about the trickle-down effects and potential food inflation at historic levels. Tune in to learn more! Register today!

What happens when consumers have nowhere to hide from inflation? In the April 2025 edition of 3Squares Live!, Charlie, Kevin and Susan unpack how economic uncertainty, tariffs and a shifting supply chain are reshaping consumer behavior and ag markets. From the resilience of private label to the pressure on snacks and QSR, it's a fascinating look at what’s changed (and what hasn’t) since the Great Recession. Plus, test your knowledge of foods invented during the Great Depression in Kevin’s quiz, including the inspiration for iconic Kraft mac and cheese! 

Consumer expectations are shifting. How is one of America's largest grocery retailers keeping up? Erin Rolfes, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations for Kroger, joins 3Squares Live! Friday, March 28, to discuss how the company is evolving to meet the needs of its 62 million customers. Don’t miss her insights on changing consumer expectations and the future of food.

Tune into 3Squares Live! for the February 2025 edition to see how one city is tackling climate change through food. Neeti Jain, Strategic Partnerships Advisor for the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, discusses how New York is cutting carbon emissions through plant-powered menus and sustainable food procurement. Learn about the Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge as businesses work to build a healthier, more resilient food system. And see how you fare in Kevin's spices, herbs and extracts quiz!

Start the year with bold predictions as Charlie, Susan and Kevin dish on what’s cooking in the food industry this year!

In this December 2024 edition, 3Squares Live! welcomes Lindsey Loken, your resident “Blonde Butcher” and the mastermind behind the meaty paradise known as Blondies Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota. Register for 3Squares at foodintegrity.org.

Join 3Squares Live! for the October 2024 edition with guest Chris Moe, co-founder and CEO of Cartograph, the leading Amazon agency behind some of the biggest startup brand CPG launches in food and beverage. Chris takes the mystery out of e-comm sales and strategy, reveals the latest trends and discusses what’s ahead.