This global health crisis has put a greater emphasis on immune health as people look to protect themselves from covid-19. We have seen that the novel coronavirus has led to significant mortality among individuals with vulnerable or compromised immune systems. …
This is another blog topic from my early 2020 list, before the global pandemic disrupted the world’s focus for almost everything including our behaviours around food and eating patterns. As consumers continue to crave innovative healthy snacks from natural sources …
In mid-August I facilitated a customized webinar for the Canadian Farm Writers Federation about how the changing landscape of COVID-19 may influence the demand for Canadian-grown commodities. Following that, I spent three days in Saskatchewan, taking advantage of our domestic …
The global pandemic has transformed the way we shop, eat, and think about food. My clients are asking me which trends will continue as we re-open with the shadow of a second wave looming over us. Based on my experience, …
Consumer behaviour is complex. With the chaos of the global pandemic, consumers’ have shown us panic buying, levels of overt hostility and kindness different than we had witnessed prior to the crisis, plus more controlling behaviours to gain power over …
Prior to the global pandemic, consumers were interested in mushrooms and immune health. Now that we are focussed on improving our wellbeing including nutrition and fitness habits amid COVID-19, foods with immune health halos are becoming even more popular. Reishi …
Consumer behaviour and eating sugar is complex. Prior to the global pandemic, consumers were welcoming sugar reduction, however since March with the stay at home directives, we are observing more home baking and the use of sugar. People are still …
Last Friday, I’m standing at the handwash sink in the women’s restroom at the Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach, when in the reflection of the mirror, I see a woman exit a stall, skip the handwash sink and leave the …
Cold brew coffee has been trending for a least five years now and is an innovative take on a traditional iced coffee and hot coffee. Different than iced coffee, cold-brew coffee is made without any added heat, resulting in a …