I made a few predictions about emerging food trends before the annual Winter Fancy Food show, held in San Francisco January 19–21. Having walked the show for three days, I can say I have found key indicators that these predictions are not only right on, but they are rapidly gaining...
3-D printing, wearable technologies and robots are all making headlines for their Jetsons-quality lifestyle implications. These are not prototypes. High tech isn’t as conceptual as it once was. I walked the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 7 to 10 in Las Vegas and I can tell...
“It had a beautiful aroma, there was something roasted, like coffee or chocolate, then a stronger smell, suggesting some fruit, perhaps dried cherries or was that coconut? Together with a note of spice, cinnamon, maybe nutmeg? The mystery substance was mesquite flour” Charles Perry, Los Angeles Times, 12 March,...
An FDA Enforcement Report for the week of November 13, 2013, requested a voluntary recall of Xylanase after the discovery September 30th, citing that products may be contaminated with Chloramphenicol. Enzymes manufactured by Advanced Enzymes in Mumbai, India may result in one of the most widespread recalls of products in...
Two flawed studies, a rehashed review, and an editorial published in the December 17 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine have attempted to discredit the value of multivitamin supplements, according to Life Extension®, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based anti-aging and longevity research organization. Both of these studies were plagued by flaws and should not discourage...
In 2010, I predicted that 2012 would be the tipping point for all things “fresh.” As a professional trendspotter, I’m always a little ahead of the curve but never too far off the mark. I’m looking forward to fresh getting the recognition it deserves in 2014. The produce industry is...
A recent statistic unveiled by Discovery Research Group highlights the need for a growing number of consumers to be vigilant about their omega-3 supplement preferences. This investigation into consumer behavior around omega-3 intake revealed that as many as 40% of consumers are looking for non-fish oil sources to meet their...
Building a secure and sustainable supply chain not only makes good business sense; it also helps to demonstrate a commitment to wider stakeholder and societal interests, enhance the resiliency of the supply chain, and stimulate innovation as well as productivity. Food and beverage manufacturers are building sustainable practices in many...
My first post last month, “Tonics 101,” defined tonic herbs, specifically how tonics help the body to better adapt to the challenges it faces, and how this approach differs from the symptom-oriented approach common in modern western medicine. Today, let’s examine adaptogens, one of the best-studied classes of tonic herbs. Adaptogens...
An important part of my career in journalism and public relations has been guiding people to live more healthfully by telling them specifically what to eat and how to exercise, but it hasn’t been till recently that I realized how important furniture design is to your health. We spend a...
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