Food Trends: Processors Feel the Bite of the Economy
I’ve been looking at trends in the food manufacturing realm lately, and while the processors are feeling the crunch of our economic climate as are most businesses, some analysts are predicting big...
View ArticleThe hard truth pays off for Domino’s
What company in its right mind would ever admit to the world that its product was awful? In what many might call a risky move, Domino’s Pizza delivered the tough truth and customers were thrilled....
View ArticleIn the News: IP and Apple–the Other Apple
Apple’s commercial success has often been linked to its intellectual property. Today IP and apples’ success is in the news again–the other apple, the kind you eat. The story involves the theme of...
View ArticleFrom Pies to Popsicles: 14 Food and Restaurant Trends in 2011
Have you had enough of cupcakes already? Last year we saw gourmet cupcake shops and mail-order sites pop up all over the place, and consumers gobbled this trend up. But it’s over, and in 2011, pies are...
View ArticleThe Rise of Street Food: Whole Foods Turns to the Street to Find Popular New...
I recently met Nick Davis, Regional Executive Chef for Whole Foods out of Colorado. He handles Whole Foods cuisine for a large portion of the West. For quite a while Nick has been pushing and approving...
View ArticleInnovation stories to unfold at the Sustainable Innovation Summit
Every company has a unique story to tell about their innovation journey. As I’ve partnered with innovation trailblazers all around the world, I’ve been inspired by so many incredible,...
View ArticleCash-strapped consumers still expect quality with food
Image via Wikipedia Even in this tough economic reality we live in, rising food prices aren’t souring our hunger for food that is healthy, satisfying and tasty. I’ve been writing about grocery...
View ArticleSubscription service offers organic baby food direct from local farms
If I had to do it all over again as a mom just starting out. I’d go the natural organic route for my little ones. I saw this over on Springwise and thought you’d enjoy it: Farm to Baby NYC is...
View ArticleA healthy explosion in the Beverage industry
The holiday season is a great time to talk about food and drink! Over the last few years the global beverage industry not only continues to grow, but has been undergoing transformation. The industry...
View ArticleYou can even eat the dishes!
A Brazil-based fast food chain is serving up dinner in edible packaging. The marketing campaign for Bob’s fast food chain is taking a bite out of litter and waste, while making a splash in the Food...
View ArticleFood trends you’re probably already trying
Bon Appetit magazine is enticing a lot of “foodies” to check out its 25 Food Trends for 2013. One of my favorites is the homemade yogurt. Who knew it could be that easy? And as many of you have told...
View ArticleHealth movement spurs food makers to innovate
Food and beverage manufacturers today are capitalizing on natural trends in their search for innovation opportunities. We know food prices are increasing, but so are the number of health-conscious...
View ArticleFood sharing program helps the elderly
Our aging Baby Boomer population is creating both challenges and opportunities for start-up businesses. In the UK, one company was recently featured for its innovative idea to create a sustainable...
View ArticleHaute cuisine fast food?
A California startup, SpoonRocket, is providing affordable haute cuisine in fast-food style, with a delivery time of around ten minutes. The price-point is similar to typical fast food restaurants and...
View ArticleJust for fun
If you could get an app alarm clock that sends the delicious aroma of bacon swirling around your sleepy head, what else could this technology be used for? Post by InnovationEdge.
View ArticleFood industry faces challenges as climate changes
Could the weather and the climate cause the Food and Beverage industry to need to adjust? It already has. Around the globe, 2 billion people suffer from zinc and iron deficiencies, equaling about 63...
View ArticlePotato power: 2 Sisters starts up ‘world-first’ plant
I’m always interested in how the Food and Beverage manufacturing industry comes up with innovative ways to entice consumers to eat healthier. A lot of market studies and crowdsourcing ideas have...
View Article10 indulgent US food and beverage trends for 2016
One of the areas our IE team watches is the Food and Beverage industry. The trends we’re seeing for the coming year continue to focus on health, but with a decadent spin. FoodBevMedia has posted these...
View Article3-D Printing for snacks!
You may have heard that 3D printing can create everything from cars to action figure toys, well now Finland-based VTT Technical Research Centre has found a way to create yummy snacks out of thin...
View ArticleChannel blurring evolves the way we shop
When it comes to the convenience of shopping, we have so many options today that the lines between where and how we shop are blurring as retailers scramble for our dollars. This is called “Channel...
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