With the prohibition of marijuana relaxing across the country, companies in the personal care sector are looking to leverage products based on cannabis, thought to have a largely untapped range of benefits. In the US, a handful of states have legalized recreational cannabis, many more have given the go-ahead for medical marijuana, and still others […]
Unsurprisingly, many of the most popular breakfast foods either are, or contain cereal. Breakfast cereal makers have been quick to respond to the recent demand for healthier foods, which includes a focus on more nutrition and less sugar. Here are some of the hottest trends we’re seeing in breakfast foods this year. Less Sugar […]
In one form or another, coffee has always been a fixture in restaurants and bars. All bartenders know how to make White Russians, Irish coffees, and possibly even espresso martinis. However, as drinkers and diners eschew sugary drinks, bar programs expand and evolve in response. Sweet and creamy are no longer the standard in coffee […]
You are most likely aware that cacao helps to create one of the most delicious foods in the world by anyone’s measure: chocolate. However, it’s less likely that you are familiar with cacao juice. This tasty beverage from the pulp of the bean can enhance cacao farming and sustainability. Cacao juice is an up-and-coming […]
The humble peach is gaining ground thanks to its versatility and broad appeal. There are hundreds of varieties of peaches that range in flavor from mostly acidic and mildly sweet to very sweet with little acidity. Whether starring in an indulgent dessert, a spicy sauce, or a refreshing cocktail, there’s nothing quite the same as […]
Not that long ago, terms such as “functional foods” and “gut health” weren’t very common and mostly limited to health food stores. However, the idea of wholesome foods providing significant health benefits has made its way into consumer consciousness in a big way. Functional foods have evolved to include everything from yogurts with probiotics for […]
There are few flavors as popular and versatile as caramel – especially of those that have been around as long. Caramel also has multiple personalities: butterscotch, dulce de leche, toffee, and cajeta are all forms of caramel cooked to different stages or made with different ingredients. It is the perfect mild foundation for any number […]
There are few things as naturally sweet and flavorful as ripe, red strawberries. You can use this flavor in the creation of many baked goods, including muffins, cakes, pies, cookies, and more. It’s especially popular in baking mixes that allow consumers to bake up the strawberry-flavored desserts, snacks, and breakfasts they want in their own […]
One country just isn’t big enough to hold all the flavors that today’s foodie craves. These days, consumers look far and wide to find adventurous flavors to satisfy their culinary wanderlust. While Chinese, Mexican, Thai, and Japanese foods have been widely available in the US for ages, recently a new contender has appeared on the […]
Thanks to CBD, cannabis is losing its “stoner” image and gaining a new one as a luxury beauty and wellness product. Relaxing laws around marijuana and growing enthusiasm over the science of CBD have legitimized what many people have long suspected: this stuff is good for you. CBD is making its presence felt on […]
