Water has always been functional. Hydration is essential to survival. At the same time, hydrating through sodas and other sugary beverages, while tasty and thirst-quenching, can lead to various health problems, including obesity and diseases such as diabetes. These concerns have led to an increasing consumer emphasis on healthier lifestyles and diets, notably less […]
Dating back millennia, scents and perfumes are integral to Eastern and Western civilization. From using aromatics for healing to wearing fragrant oils for aesthetics, beautiful aromas serve multiple practical and cosmetic purposes. Wearing or imbuing a product with an appealing fragrance can enhance personal odor, is a powerful mode of individual expression and boosts […]
In our globalized world, we can enjoy foods and flavors from everywhere. International trade is the backbone of our society, and it helps economies expand beyond their geographical limits. However, importing and exporting regulated products, such as organic ingredients, is not always simple. A food product must be certified organic in the USA and […]
The personal fragrance sector has seen considerable transformations in recent years, including the emergence of androgynous scents and CBD-infused perfumes. A new development is taking shape: roller-ball perfume designed for your pulse points. The trend embodies the minimalist, all-natural approach in the cosmetics industry today. What are Pulse Points? Like traditional perfume, roller-ball scents […]
Essential oils have hundreds of applications, underpinning holistic medicine, aromatherapy, functional fragrancing, and more. Because they are 100% natural, they find their way into many clean-label products, including chemical pesticide alternatives. Rich in the plant compounds that evolved to protect leaves from insect attacks, these aromatic oils can deter bugs from biting. The Increasing […]
Pop-up restaurants, multidimensional dining, and Instagrammable menus have engulfed the culinary scene. Fortunately, consumers are seeking the extravagant in 2024. This sentiment also applies to beverages; over-the-top cocktails are bigger than ever. Taste and visual appeal aside, texture can change how people experience a drink. Today, we see an influx of delightfully textured cocktails that […]
Long, healthy hair has held many meanings throughout history. In some Native American tribes, it symbolized strength and pride. Men from the Han Dynasty in China grew their hair as a token of familial respect. Victorian women often sported waist-length locks to affirm their wealth and femininity. Today, long hair is making a comeback–as are […]
The vanilla bean is an incredibly versatile ingredient that makes anything from ice cream to traditional medicine. It’s one of the most valuable spices on the planet and comes in varying forms, the most popular being vanilla extract. However, not all vanilla extracts taste the same—their origin plays a significant role in the final flavor. […]
Taste is a fundamental human sense that goes hand in hand with flavor. Better-tasting foods have drawn humans since the dawn of time—sweetness indicates an energy source, bitterness indicates danger, and umami might mean protein. Today, flavor science is a widely studied area of research that informs the modern food and beverage industry. Flavorists […]
Today’s restaurant-goers are not always satisfied with an ordinary sit-down meal. Social media has normalized over-the-top experiences—from houses and lifestyles to cars and weddings—a trend that has trickled into food. Multidimensional, experiential dining is about giving your guests more than a good meal. It engages their senses, shocks and excites them, and leaves them talking […]
