Paper or plastic? Bring a reusable bag or buy one for every grocery shopping trip? How good are the reusable options? Customers and retailers around the world are asking these questions as retailers take a stance on bag preferences. Sustainability has become a major concern to many companies, not only out of a desire to… Read more »
MEXICAN PALETAS: THE RISE OF A TROPICAL TREAT
“Knowing the customers’ preferences, we decided to start a business and the success was immediate.” – Fabiana Roik, Paleteria Original MEXICAN PALETAS: THE RISE OF A TROPICAL TREAT The original Mexican paleta is a simple frozen treat made with water, fruit, and sugar, and it is popularly sold in the streets of Mexico. This concept… Read more »
Product Brands Take the Leap
IN-STORE GROCERY BRANDS DEVELOP THEIR OWN CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS You have probably noticed P.F. Changs’ frozen egg rolls or beef with broccoli in the frozen food aisles of your grocery stores. However, the Asian chain isn’t the only restaurant that has brought its specialties to your microwave. Names like T.G.I. Fridays®, California Pizza Kitchen, and… Read more »
What’s Trending in Restaurants Around the World
It’s common to see articles about what’s new in America and what the industry needs to do to innovate and stay ahead. Looking outside of the market is important too, as international trends are a crucial reality in every industry. The exchange of trends is truly global in nature: countries and cultures have been “trend… Read more »
Strawberry and Wild Strawberry
When you think of berries, the strawberry is most likely the first one to come to mind. Therefore, it might come as a surprise to find out that, botanically speaking, they are not actually a part of the berry world. “True berries are simple fruits stemming from one flower with one ovary and typically have… Read more »
The Truth About Food Colorants and the Natural Trend
Imagine you are walking through the aisles of your local grocery store, and you find yourself in front of two choices of salmon: one of them is a vibrant pinkish-peach color that looks like it was just plucked out of a freshwater stream; the other carries a similar bright and juicy pink-peach color but not… Read more »
Top Ten: Hey Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Hot Beverages
Hot Chocolate It has been said that hot chocolate is like a hug from the inside. On a cold day what could be better than the wrapping your hands around a mug and enjoying a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Hot chocolate is typically made with melted chocolate or cocoa powder, heated milk and sugar…. Read more »
Basics 101: Defining Nuts Can Drive You Nuts
The concept of the nut can be way more broad and complicated than you imagine. We dug deep into the scientific aspect of it not only to find out more about the health benefits they bring to the human body, but also to understand the myths and curiosities about them. Dr. Michael Greger, a leading… Read more »
Dual Passions – Desserts and Sports
The food culture inside sports arenas has been visibly changing its course over the past few years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The once- exclusive standards of hot dogs and chips are giving way to other varieties of food. Businesses have begun to realize that the public is willing to pay more… Read more »