Vegetable brands are missing out on Gen Z consumers Across markets, Gen Z consumers are not eating their veggies. Despite higher interest in plant-based eating, these consumers are less likely than their older counterparts to say they ... Read More
5 unique products from SFA Live to make home cooking more exciting The Specialty Food Association held its first virtual conference, SFA Live, September 21-24. This show was intended as a way for specialty food purveyors to connect with buyers ... Read More
It's time to reduce sugar in Latin American packaged fruit Added sugars are becoming a target of regulations across Latin America, creating new pressure for manufacturers to reduce the sugar levels across products. Shelf-stable fruit products like fruit ... Read More
4 Trends from the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show The Specialty Food Association (SFA) hosted its 45th Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, bringing together thousands of food buyers and distributors. Global Food Analyst Melanie Zanoza Bartelme ... Read More
"Assimilation" foods challenge what authenticity means The Summer Fancy Food Show in New York was filled with brands exploring their “roots” within their products. Brands were finding ways to tap into the cultural and ... Read More
5 plant-based trends from United Fresh 2019 At the 2019 United Fresh Expo held in Chicago this month, attendees got a first-hand look at the innovative products, technology and packaging emerging within the produce industry. Global ... Read More
Brands show their support for World Oceans Day June 8th is recognized as World Ocean’s Day, a global celebration of events, education and demonstrations of people giving their time and money to support the quality of ... Read More
Keto’s buzzing, but will it last? The high-fat, low-carbohydrate keto diet is enjoying spectacular popularity at the moment, but will it remain relevant in the years to come? Global Food Analyst Melanie Zanoza Bartelme ... Read More
5 of the biggest trends from Expo West 2019 At the 39th annual Natural Products Expo West, more than 86,000 attendees from 136 countries walked the crowded show floor in Anaheim, looking for innovative new products and ... Read More
Alternatives and adaptogens abound at 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show The Specialty Food Association (SFA) hosted its 44th Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, bringing together thousands of food buyers and distributors. The SFA’s Winter Show is ... Read More
Sauces could be used more than consumers realize Consumers are willing to use an assortment of sauces to add flavor to their meals, yet many sauces do not call out how versatile they can be. While ... Read More
Highlights from the Summer Fancy Food Show Global Food Analyst, Melanie Zanoza Bartelme spent the Summer Fancy Food Show, held June 30-July 2 in New York City, walking the floor in search of new and ... Read More
