Who would have thought the seeds I watered in the terra-cotta Chia Pet as a kid are now must-haves in breads, baked good, pancake mixes, cereals, snack bars and even beverages? Chia is one of the seven seeds featured in …
As a health professional, hydration is not a new topic. It’s been a focus and part of the healthy lifestyle strategy for years. Now in 2024, hydration is a top trend among consumers. Innova Market Insights identifies hydration as number …
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 …
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 …
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 …