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 …
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 …
In my 2023 trends forecast, I identified environmentally friendly foods as one to watch. Sea vegetables fall under the umbrella of environmentally friendly foods. When we think vegetables, we often think land, soil and irrigation systems. However, now we are …
Last week I was in Las Vegas for the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE 2022). Note: I have a love – hate relationship with that city. With nearly 1000 global exhibitors, it’s the first international baking show in North America …
In early January I created my top five trends forecast for 2022. As we are almost half-way through 2022, let’s check in with my 2022 trends forecast to see which predictions are on target. The top five trends 1) Authentic …
Have you heard of sacha inchi seeds? You know I’m a big fan of seeds, with my book, The Need for Seeds: How to make Seeds an Everyday Food in your Healthy Diet published in 2016! However, sacha inchi weren’t …
The sunflower has long been a symbol of peace for Ukraine. It represents optimism, longevity, happiness and brings joy to people. I identified seeds as a trend for 2022, particularly sunflower seeds. Ukraine produces approximately 30 per cent of the …
February is heart month! A spotlight has been shone on our mind-body since the pandemic. As we move into year three of dealing with a global pandemic, people are craving fun experiences and the opportunity to celebrate. Why not celebrate …
Upcycling is a relatively new term for an old concept of using food processing by-products to generate new food products. Years ago, we made sausages from meat scraps and jams from overripe fruit. Today, innovative companies are identifying nutritious by-products …