Will your next straw outlast you? It’s very likely. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the average plastic straw takes about 200 years to degrade, creating choking hazards for animals and a time-released toxin guaranteed to harm the environment for two centuries. And that’s only one source of plastic pollution that’s doing major harm to […]
In the restaurant business, presentation is everything. If your dish can catch the eye of a customer from across the room or as they are scrolling through their Instagram feed, then you’ll have a better chance of getting them to order your best menu items. How you entice them has as much to do with […]
What you’re eating today might be very different from what you’re eating 20 years in the future as climate change puts your favorite dishes and food staples at risk. Here’s a glimpse at just some of the foods and beverages that will be hard to find on restaurant menus or the local grocery store: […]
If you’ve read our blog before, you’re no stranger to the many health benefits of seaweed. Few foods have the wide array of health benefits of this marine algae. Researchers all over the globe have uncovered the different ways in which seaweed has boosted heart health, dietary health and even been used in the treatment […]
When visiting their psychiatrist, most people would be surprised if the doctor prescribed a daily dosage of seaweed, yet there’s growing evidence that this all-natural resource can contribute to better mental health. A return of interest in the brain-gut connection is part of an approach to more holistic mental health treatments. Here’s why more […]
This year almost seems designed to test everyone’s sense of wellbeing. The pandemic, economic uncertainty, extreme weather conditions and other sources of stress have brought millions of people to their boiling point. In fact, a June 2020 survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 31% of Americans are dealing […]
Although seaweeds have been around for over 2.5 billion years, many of us are unaware of the unique complex bioactive compounds that these marine plants contain compared to terrestrial plants. As such, seaweeds can provide natural nutritional and functional benefits for product formulations across the functional food, nutraceutical and cosmetics sectors. Seaweed has […]
Organic food is no longer a specialty item. It’s spread beyond the food co-ops of college towns and the West Coast into the pantries and refrigerators of 30% of American households. Those who eat organic food believe it’s healthier, tastier, and more nutritious – creating a readymade and devoted customer base for formulators. If you […]
When you look at a Shamrock shake or a slice of red velvet cake, the vivid colours pique your interest as much as the memory of the taste. Our eyes play a big part in our appetites. Yet without additional food colouring, you risk serving up a bland alimentary experience. Though the formulator industry once […]
Consumers are developing a healthy appetite for organic food. In 2018 alone, the U.S. organic market reached $52.5 billion, showing that people are more than willing to pay for food that is free of chemicals and synthetic-additives. Yet some in the food and nutraceutical industries are still hesitant to go organic, worrying about replacing reliable […]