For the 85 million Americans that avoid purchasing certain foods due to allergies, the supply chain crisis and inflation only compound their stress around food shopping. If a consumer can’t find their preferred, allergy-free food in stock or they’re unable to afford it, their risk of allergy exposure increases. Without...
When you are a regional grocer these days, the landscape is tough. You have to worry about supply chain issues, big box stores, other local competition, and the growing giant competitor out there, Amazon. It feels like Amazon is putting its hand into every single category. It can be frustrating...
It was fun to see the beverage trends before they hit the shelves during ECRM’s Winter Beverage program, held virtually in February of 2022. Shoppers want eco, socially conscious brands and innovative packaging. They are also seeking healthier alternatives. Beverage companies are meeting their demands. “Everyone wants to know what...
Neuropathies are disfunctions of the nervous system resulting from nerve damage, typically manifested in sensory (e.g., pain and numbness), autonomic, and motor malfunctions. Various traumatic insults result in nerve damage, including: nerve compression-induced neuropathies [e.g., lumbar (sciatica) and cervical radiculopathies, and Carpal tunnel syndrome], traumatic injuries-associated neuropathies, metabolic diseases (e.g.,...
The majority of the immune system is located in the gut and GI tract. In fact, millions of immune cells are located in the intestines. Healthy gut nutrition that supports the immune system includes prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. You may have heard of pre- and probiotics, but postbiotics are not...
Growing up, one of my favorite dinners was the classic chicken pot pie. I remember my mom making it in the kitchen and me always asking if I could crimp the top of the crust. When it came out of the oven, the crust was flaky, and the filling bubbling...
Almost 30 years ago, Matthew Kenney, celebrity chef, entrepreneur, author and educator, brought juice from the cup to the plate, coming up with creative recipes for every dish you can imagine: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. The “father of juicing for food” shares his thoughts on juicing in the post-pandemic...
For our second installment of Let’s Bake Together, we’re giving chocolate all the love. This month, I tried out two recipes featuring Nutiva’s Chocolate Hazelnut spread and Red Palm Oil. During the winter season, I always go full force in the kitchen, baking cookies and desert. Several years ago I...
As we head into 2022, the dietary supplement industry will have plenty of legal issues that will be important to consider. The most concerning one is the rapid growth of shake-down letters, complaints, and class actions concerning regulatory compliance, especially those implicating the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and advertising...
In 2022, wellness is going to be driving the major trends in the industry. Everyone’s pursuit of wellness will be different, however, and these are some of the top trends to watch for in the coming year. Clean Food and Beverage Promote Transparency Many clean foods and beverages are...
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