Thought for Food™
And what it means for your business
Celebrity Chefs [Part 2]: How Kid Chefs Are Cooking Up Creativity
This month, we continue what we started in May: a deep dive on celebrity “chefs.” This time, we’re focused on famous kids who cook, and/or are pursuing a culinary path, whether they are the kid next door, or have a famous parent in the field.
Celebrity Chefs [Part 1]: Professionals and Amateurs
This month, we trace the celebrity chef from its roots in the 1500s to present day, acknowledging the contributions of both the classically trained and the amateur. Learn about their role, impact on consumer attitudes and behavior, and shocking claims from industry analysts. Plus, we’ll introduce you to our favorite “normies.”
The Growing Avenues of Coffee
This month, the buzz is around coffee: who’s drinking it, what’s driving it, and where we see innovation. So pour a cup and sit back as we introduce you to a YouTube coffee superstar, instant coffee paste, coffee for kids, coffee alternatives, and ideas to leverage coffee as an ingredient in…well, anything.
Getting Inspired by Mainland Hawaiian Fare
This month, we’re offering an island escape, sharing buzz on the restaurant concepts, chefs, cookbooks and flavors of Hawaii, especially those found on the mainland. Learn about proteins, cocktails, snacks, sauces and spice blends that could inspire your product pipeline—or home kitchen.
A Look into Responsible Food Packaging
This month, we revisit responsible packaging, and the demand created by new legislation, as well as controversy surrounding recycling. Take inspiration from recent innovations in the U.S. and overseas and consider our four recommendations to focus efforts.
Focusing in on Today’s Food Photography Trends
With food photography powering content in every area from websites to packaging, sales materials, and media, we keep our finger on the pulse of trends in this space. Here are 5 of our current favorite trends.