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 …
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 2022, we continue to navigate a global pandemic which is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Late last month, I was thrilled to be one of forty contacts invited to the North American Virtual Media Luncheon for Anuga 2021 taking place in Cologne, Germany from October 9 to 13, 2021. It was my first experience with …