Trends like weather are forecasts. Some will shine through while others may get covered with a dark cloud. Regardless of what consumer surveys or noted chefs may predict,1 unexpected storms, like pandemic-related supply chain snafus, can alter the path. Looking back...
Tag: Plant Based
Looking Beyond the “Halo” for Personal or Planet Health?
Summer is here! Fire up the grills! With the start of summer holiday picnics and backyard grilling, our search for the best “burger” extends beyond the meat counter. The days of only having a choice between a hot dog, beef burger or a traditional veggie burger are...
Tracking Trends for 2022 — It’s Vintage with a Technology Twist
“What is old is new again” may be the perfect description of the coming food and agriculture trends in 2022. When you look at new products on the “must have” lists, it is clear that consumers desire to connect their health back to nature. Turmeric, sunflower seeds,...
2020 Issue 15: Beneath the “Health Halo” — Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
With the rapid rise of plant-based meat alternatives in the market, the question of “what’s in the meat” has become a hot topic. For consumers who desire to eat healthier, plant-based meats may seem to be a natural fit. But, is this a “healthy” choice or simply a...
2019 Issue 8: What’s Behind the Plant-Based Burger Trend?
The latest issue of The AgriNutrition Edge Report is live. Check out my new blog, “What’s Driving the Trend of Plant-Based Burgers? Personal or Planet Health?” Summer is in full swing and so is grilling season. What’s on your grill this year may be different than the...