Much like last year’s Transparency 2.0 trend, consumer purchasing power continues to motivate changes in the food, beverage and body care industries, as shoppers expect more from the brands and businesses they choose to support. In 2019, thoughtful consideration behind purchases moves beyond (but doesn’t exclude!) environmental stewardship and animal welfare, and becomes more people-focused. […]
Category: Food & Drink
#AerieREAL Role Models
“The more we share our power, the stronger we all become. What is your real power?” That’s the mantra behind Aerie’s #AerieREAL Role Model campaign, and it works. When Aerie introduced its first-ever #AerieREAL Role Model back in 2016, naming plus-size model Iskra Lawrence as face of the brand, it changed expectations for marketing lingerie. […]
Iced Coffee or Hot Toddy? Which is a Better Winter Warmer?
Here’s something tailgaters, ice skaters, skiers and other cold weather fans might want to keep in mind: Drinking boozy beverages will make you feel warmer, but it doesn’t actually keep you warm or prevent hypothermia. Instead, drinking alcohol lowers the core temperature of your body. According to Dr. William Haynes, director of Clinical Pharmacology at […]
Foods That Warm You Up in Winter
Winter season is here guys and while we are enjoying the chilly breeze after months of scorching summers, it is important to give your body the warmth it needs during the cold weather; otherwise you might end up spending your winters in bed with cold-borne diseases. When the temperature falls the metabolism of the body […]
Beyond Seaweed Snacks
Seaweed snacks rose to popularity a few years back and are now enjoyed by health-conscious adults and toddlers alike, however, experts expect even more ocean influence in the grocery aisles in the year to come. But let your mind run free with the possibilities and think beyond seaweed snacks. Sea greens are showing up in […]
Fun New Frozen Treats!
While there is something comforting and classic about a scoop of vanilla ice cream, some consumers may seek something a little less, well, vanilla. The new pints on the block are adding a fresh take on a timeless treat with innovative bases like avocado, hummus, tahini and coconut water. Stroll down your frozen foods ice […]
Faux Meat Snacks
Eating more plants doesn’t mean you have to forgo beloved meaty flavors and textures. Plant-based foods will continue to surprise and inspire — this year taking on the meat-based snacking world of jerkies and pork rinds you may associate with the corner store and road trips. While plant-based foods aren’t exactly a new trend, experts […]
Fantastic Fats
Fats are making a comeback in 2019, and even the trendiest diets are on board. With the rising popularity of keto, paleo, grain-free and even “pegan” (paleo + vegan) diets, plus a general shifting consumer mindset, fats are starring ingredients in creative, convenient foods. Along with these “fantastic fats,” higher protein and lower-carb combos will […]
Food Allergy? Phooey!
More than one in 10 adults has a food allergy, but nearly one in five think they do, according to a new survey. The survey, administered by NORC at the University of Chicago in 2015 through 2016 was completed by 40,443 U.S. adults and aimed to provide national estimates of the “distribution, severity and factors […]
Superfood Spotlight: Quinoa
Superfoods are all the rage these days. Certain berries, fish, leafy greens and nuts all fall into that broad classification of foods that can impart big health benefits. Counted among them is a quirky grain-like seed called quinoa that you may be hearing more about these days. What Is Quinoa? Cultivated in the high […]