3D printing has become a buzzword over the last decade, prompting many businesses to experiment with the technology in their production processes. Private households can now own 3D printers and use them for personal projects, such as printing machine parts, toys, furniture, and more. Over the last few years, people started creating edible objects using […]
The familiar vending machine has graced government, industry, business, transport, hospitality, retail, and educational institutions since the late 1800s. While the first of its modern kind dispensed stamps and postcards, more contemporary versions offer sweets, snacks, sodas, water, hot beverages, tobacco products, beers, toys, electrical items, toiletries, prophylactics, over-the-counter medication, and anything else you […]
The Craft Beer Market includes lagers, pilsners, ales, and specialty beers, with products available worldwide, on and off-trade. Major craft brew distilleries players include ABInBev, Molson Coors, Heineken, and The Boston Beer Company, with countless smaller brands contributing to the trend. The range of offerings is wide, with the global leader – ABInBev – […]
Genetically modified (GM) foods have been available in US grocery stores since 1994 when the FDA approved the “Flavr Savr” tomato. Today, genetically engineered crops account for 93% of the corn and 95% of the soybeans the US produces.1 Although genetically modified food crops are commonplace, many people are concerned about their potential health and […]
From sweet tooths to spicy food haters, everyone has unique flavor preferences that affect how they eat. Taste is a fundamental sense that helps us detect chemical substances in food, preventing us from ingesting toxins and steering us toward the nutrients we need. While the tongue is often credited as the primary taste organ, there […]
Homeopathy is an age-old medicine approach focusing on holistic methods to promote well-being. As such, the system considers the whole person, not only their symptoms, aiming to address the root cause of the ailment or disease. The approach relies on the principle that “like cures like”. In other words, the concept suggests that the […]
Natural – it’s the new buzzword in ingredients, flavoring, and clean food and beverage labels. When manufacturers include the claim “natural” on a label or packaging, consumers are more positive towards the product, assuming it’s a healthier alternative to non-natural options1. However, what are natural flavoring ingredients, and why are they preferable to […]
From panic-buying in early 2020 to shifting brand loyalties in 2022, the global pandemic has fundamentally changed how people shop for groceries. Many consumers were forced to change their shopping attitudes and refocus on the essentials at the height of the health crisis, often prioritizing healthy, immune-boosting foods. New market research suggests that many pandemic […]
A recent Bloomberg Intelligence report projects that the alternative meat market could grow from $4.2 billion to $74 billion in the next ten years1. Concern for animal welfare, health, and the environment is leading the plant-based eating boom, with more people identifying as vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian worldwide. While eating more plants may benefit the […]
Delicately sweet, spicy, yet fruity – vanilla is a longstanding favorite in milkshakes, ice cream, chocolates, custard, cakes and bakes, coffees, perfume, and aromatherapy. But where does it come from, and what’s the difference between vanilla extract and essence? What Is Vanilla? While a seemingly common spice, vanilla is derived from an exotic […]
