"Perhaps (culinary) fusion is a kind of disguise. On the other hand, is tradition a form of authenticity — or imprisonment?" nytimes.com/2021/11/11/t-m…

Could a shake-out in #meatalternatives be next? Too many companies chasing too few committed customers. jaysonlusk.com/blog/2021/11/1…

Two types of Chobani oat milk, one Zero Sugar and one Zero Sugar Plain. Different nutrition facts. Was sugar left off the Plain ingredient list?

Our March cover story delves into the science surrounding #functional #beverages, a market category that’s skyrocketed in recent years. Mindy Hermann examines whether their health claims are fact or fiction. todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/03…

Is foodservice rebounding after the second year of #COVID? Today's Dietitian todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/JJ…

Seen at #IFT Chicago: #PlantBased was a major driver behind many of #Innova’s #TopTenTrends. #Tate&Lyle dished up an oat-based, gut friendly dairy alternative ice cream, while #Ingredion went back to the roots with clean plant-based ingredients. #InnovaTrending

Excellent article on #upcycling, citing Innova Market Insights stats, company efforts #IFTFIRST foodbusinessnews.net/articles/21803…

Seen at #IFT Chicago. #Innova found an ocean of marine innovation, with the likes of Blue Evolution and Triton Algae Innovations creating ingredients from #seaweed and #microalgae. Developers are focusing on maximizing taste, texture, protein and sustainability. #InnovaTrending

Random rant. Companies, please stop sending food and ingredient #samples in boxes lined with #styrofoam. There's no way to dispose of it in my state.

Please join me in asking F&B companies not to send samples or products in #styrofoam.

Cultural cuisine confusion? Not sure what to make of this sentence from a The Wall Street Journal article on getting workers back in offices. "Her favorite: Latin-influenced bao buns with shrimp, marinated pork or curry chicken."

Anyone else waiting to get onto the #WHConfHungerHealth ?

Companies are using #upcycled ingredients to impact #food waste and #climate change, and a new upcycled certification program is validating their efforts and bolstering the movement. Mindy Hermann looks into it. todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/10…

Heard at #fnce - when bottled waters are removed from dining settings for sustainability, consumer drink more sugar sweetened beverages.

Thank you Seasons 52 in Orlando for normalizing #healthyeating and making healthy, right-size eating so easy.

Whole Foods names plant-based pasta alternatives as its #3 trend for 2023. Isn't wheat a plant??

Great insights on TikTok-induced consumer behavior in Culture Matters, by @KevinRy04221223 open.substack.com/pub/culturemat…

#jackli from Datassential talks about #fusebiquity, where a ubiquitous food item gets a new fusion twist.

Summer's (almost) here: Where to get ice cream in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam lohud.com/story/life/foo… via lohud.com Also check out Paleteria Michoacan in #Peekskill, my favorite place!

Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2023 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners candyusa.com/cst/sweets-sna…