Thought for Food™
And what it means for your business
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.
The Powerful Growth of Asian Grocery in America
We discuss the rise, significance and wide appeal of Asian grocery, as well as key players and formats. And inspired by social media, we shop nearby locations and “share our haul.”