Spotlight on Chocolate

Spotlight on Chocolate

Do Americans like chocolate? According to the National Confectioners Association they most certainly do. 52 percent of the US population prefer chocolate as their favorite flavor. Around the world, Switzerland is the number one consumer of chocolate, with 19.4 pounds per person per year, followed…

Spotlight on Spices and Seasonings

Spices and Seasonings

According to a recent report by Grand View Research Inc., the global seasonings and spices market is expected to reach US 20.46 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.9%.1 Growing awareness of different ethnic tastes and flavor combinations is leading consumers to experiment…

Spotlight on Children’s Health

Children’s Health

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. From 1999 to 2016 the number of obese children under 5 years of age increased from 32 to 41 million worldwide.1 In the US, childhood obesity…

Spotlight on Adaptogens

Adaptogens

Food and beverage manufacturers in the US and around the world know which trends are selling products. Just look at the increasing number of food and beverage products like juices, smoothies, chocolate, snack bars, energy drinks and even veggie burgers that contain adaptogen ingredients. For example, during…

Earth Day Reminds Us Of Sustainability

Earth Day 2019

Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated in April, where an estimated 1 billion people in 192 countries take part in activities to increase awareness for protecting our planet and environment.

Each year on this day, Earth Day reminds us of Sustainability. Through the joint collaboration of many…