With chronic stress becoming a more pervasive issue than ever before, many are turning to natural solutions for relief. Adaptogens are a certain category of herbs, foods, roots, and spices that scientific studies suggest can help the body resist stressors of all kinds such as physically, chemically, or biologically. Adaptogens have been used for centuries […]
In light of the ongoing pandemic, consumers are actively looking for products that can improve their health, with a majority claiming immunity support as their top concern. As the health and wellness lifestyle trend continues to grow in popularity, many are turning to more natural solutions to prevent common ailments and unlike traditional medicine, spices […]
Umami, derived from a Japanese word meaning “delicious”, is a term used to describe “fifth taste”. Savory, meaty, and rich, umami is appreciated for the unique boost of flavor it brings to the palate. While it can be found in many different ingredients including green tea and bone broth, mushrooms are most recognized for their […]
With consumers constantly searching for new flavors, trends have shifted to include more globalized flavors in the Western mainstream market. Asian-inspired flavors have become particular popular this year as according to Foodable Research Labs, items with Asian flavors on fast-casual menus are up nearly 30% year on year, with orders of these items from Millennials […]
When the first cool fall breeze blows in, all things pumpkin spice appear as if out of thin air. In recent times, the pumpkin spice craze has reached new levels of popularity. Ice cream, coffee, beers and wines, lip gloss, even dog treats – everything is fair game with it comes to pumpkin spice-ification, and […]
Fermented foods are making a huge comeback in the Western market as consumers continue to seek out products that are natural, “clean”, and have added health benefits. With wellness becoming prevalent lifestyle trend within the past few years, the public’s awareness about the link between gut health and their overall wellness has put fermented foods […]
Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world. More than 400 billion cups are consumed each year, and 450 million cups are consumed in the United States every day. Coffee creates a sense of comfort and community, and helps many to feel more productive. With so many partaking in at least one cup a […]
2020 will never be called a boring year. Food trends are following suit by creating new combinations of new and exciting flavors. A mix of surprising mashups is popping up throughout the industry. The Best of All Worlds What began as fusion cooking a few decades ago is now a global potpourri of […]
It isn’t breaking news that tea is a superfood that many believe heals all sorts of ailments, from stress to digestion and obesity. The Chinese drank tea as much as 5,000 years ago and held it in high regard for many medicinal uses. Today’s consumers continue to reach for a cup of calm, although they […]
The yogurt market is growing, and market innovators aren’t wasting time launching new products to fuel this growth. New flavors and unique twists on old favorites continue to increase awareness and create demand for an ever-increasing customer base. Better-for-You Options Most consumers became familiar with yogurt as a healthy breakfast option, and as […]
