End of The Year Practices
Do you have end of the year practices personally, professionally, or both? As we continue to navigate our way out of the global pandemic, and I reflect on 2021, I thought it was important to carry on my end of …
Category: Food News
Celebrating A Business Milestone
I am thrilled to announce that my business hit a 25-year anniversary this year. With the many global challenges over the last two years, I thought it was important to formally celebrate it. As you know, I love to travel …
Nutrient Density on Trend
Think back 20 years ago to when the first generation of gluten-free products hit the shelves. Now think about the first generation of plant-based meat alternatives we have seen over the past few years. Are you thinking like many of …
What the Heck is Regenerative Agriculture?
From food origin and transparency to customer experience and demands, the global food system is complex and interlinked. With the pandemic’s far-reaching implications in the food supply, more than ever, traceability and sustainability are top of mind for both businesses …
Five Interesting Facts About Pumpkins
It’s that time of year again where pumpkins are showing up in farmers fields, on menus, and doorsteps across North America! I’m a huge fan of pumpkins and of course pumpkin seeds, not just during the fall but all year …
Anuga @Home Trendspotting
Remember in late spring when I was thrilled to be one of forty contacts invited to the North American Virtual Media Luncheon for Anuga 2021? Well, last week Anuga took place in Cologne Germany for the in-person and digital event. …
Collagen 2.0
From face creams and supplements/powders to bars and beverages, collagen is found in several categories and that amount is growing. I wrote the What the Heck is Collagen blog in the summer of 2018. Since then, collagen supplements and products are …
Hydration Hacks
Are you wishing you could stay as cool as a cucumber this summer as we continue to be in record-breaking heatwaves? Headlines are everywhere: It’s official, this has been the hottest July Toronto has experienced in 84 years, according to …
Checking in with my 2021 Food Trends Forecast
In the last quarter of 2020, I created my 2021 Food Trends Forecast. As we are more than half-way through 2021, I thought it would be fun checking in with my 2021 food trends forecast to see which predictions have …