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 …
It is official, summer is here! Do you want to stay cool as a cucumber this season as we move into the dogdays of summer? Let’s check out my summer hydration tips. Hydration and health Last month, I flew to …
SIAL Canada is an annual business accelerator. Meeting the needs of the retail, food service and food processing sectors for 15 years. The goal of the show is to inspire the agri-food industry and enable companies to better understand the …
The American Society of Baking’s annual event BakingTECH 2023 was held in Chicago from February 28 to March 2, 2023. The theme was resilience – sustaining traditions and forging the future. As a columnist for Bakers Journal and a guest …
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 …