Not too long ago, it wasn’t uncommon to hear humblebrags about needing very little sleep or the more dramatic “I’ll sleep when I die” à la the movies. Over the last couple of years, however, this attitude had been seeing a slight shift as people became more aware of the importance of a good night’s rest and its impact on everything from mood and cognition to snacking habits. … [Read more...] about zzz… Wake Up To Sleep Foods
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What Consumers Want: Functional Foods
The world is reeling under a pandemic that is bringing feelings of anxiety and uncertainty to the forefront. During these unnerving times, turmeric, probiotics, and Ashwagandha have become the new kids on the functional ingredients block. They are not only seeking out products that contain functional ingredients such as the ones above but also products in snacks, … [Read more...] about What Consumers Want: Functional Foods
COVID-19 Impact on the Food and Beverage Industry: Part 1
This is our first piece of content as part of a series of research related to the effects on the F&B industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic meltdown. It is primarily for US based audiences. Firstly, we want to give a huge and heartfelt thank you to all the essential food workers on the frontline for their commitment and courage in the fight … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Impact on the Food and Beverage Industry: Part 1
You Scream For Ice Cream
With summer around the corner, the first thing that comes to my mind is ice-cream! Pear, blue cheese, honey or lavender ice cream anyone? Yes, you heard that correctly, a growing number of ice cream brands are creating new innovative flavors that reach far beyond the traditional favorites such as butterscotch, vanilla or … [Read more...] about You Scream For Ice Cream
Next Up… Vegan Cheese
When Robert Louis Stevenson wrote about cheese in his famous book ‘Treasure Island’ - “Many’s the long night I’ve dreamt of cheese - toasted, mostly”, he was reflecting upon the sentiment that many of the cheese lovers share. Whether the joy comes from its gooey, stringy texture or that it just goes with anything ... (ever tried cereal and cheese?), cheese is … [Read more...] about Next Up… Vegan Cheese
You Are What You Eat
My friend Rachelle starts every new year with a dieting resolution and so the other day she called me to announce it once again! “Great!” I exclaimed. “I’m ready to start a diet too. We can be dieting buddies and help each other out. I told her if I ever felt the urge to cheat and have a burger, she would be the first one I'd call. To which she replied, “Great!". … [Read more...] about You Are What You Eat
Do You Ever Feel Like a Plastic Bag?
For those of you who are wondering what we are talking about - it’s a line from Katy Perry’s famous song ‘Firework'. It makes me wonder if she was really talking about the damages that plastic has already done, because it seems to live forever, in landfills, in oceans, on beaches. It’s practically everywhere! According to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report, the … [Read more...] about Do You Ever Feel Like a Plastic Bag?
Let’s Not Sugar Coat It
It’s that time of the year again when chocolate confectionery and sugary sweets will be high up on everyone’s shopping lists, as they are synonymous with Christmas. Recent research has also found that three-quarters of consumers in the U.S. think that confectionery is central to their festive traditions. Now that’s a sugar rush! But there is a new wave of change - … [Read more...] about Let’s Not Sugar Coat It
Press Release| Predicting the Future of Food
8 Leading Edge- Food Trend Predictions 2021 and Beyond DENVER, Colorado, Oct 31, 2019- A leader on trends in the food industry, Liz Moskow has teamed up with Spoonshot, an emerging food intelligence platform to identify the leading-edge culinary trends that will impact menus, product development, and consumer behavior into 2022. By leveraging Spoonshot’s massive data … [Read more...] about Press Release| Predicting the Future of Food