My book, The Need for Seeds was published in 2016. Eight years later, seeds are gaining more and more traction for their amazing nutritional properties. People often ask me how to get started with seeds. From decreasing inflammation to promoting …
The American Society of Baking’s annual event BakingTECH 2024 was held in Chicago from February 27 to February 29, 2024. This year, we were celebrating ASB’s 100 years of serving the grain-based food industry. As a columnist for Bakers Journal …
Barley is a home-grown favourite. It has a long history as part of Canada’s rich and vibrant agriculture scene. In fact, barley is the fourth largest crop grown in Canada. I’ve been writing about this versatile ingredient for 15 years. …
For over a decade, my business has been identifying and sharing health, nutrition, food and agriculture trends. In my 2024 food trends forecast – part one, I predict these three trends will be popular next year: 1) ingredients taking the …
It is that time of year again when trend predictions are everywhere. For over a decade, my business has been identifying and sharing health, nutrition, food and agriculture trends. In 2024, we will continue to navigate a complex global economy …
Groceryshop 2023 in Las Vegas continues to be one of the best conferences I’ve attended. It’s geared toward senior executives with an incredible line up of discerning, insightful speakers – mainly CEOs. The Groceryshop 2023 program was well thought-out with …
I like using the change of seasons as motivation to check in on my lifestyle habits. This summer was a complex one for me for several reasons. My brother (and only sibling) died unexpectedly in the spring, as a result, …
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has declared 2023 the International Year of Millets. Millets have been grown in the Indian subcontinent for 5,000 years. The term millet is derived from the French word mille which …
As we are enjoying mid-summer, let’s check in with my 2023 trends forecast to see which predictions are on target. My top five trends for 2023 1) Health and wellness; 2) Upcycling – waste with a purpose; 3) Healthy for …