One of the mainstays of the restaurant industry is the fast food concept but things seem to be changing in this market faster than you can say, “would you like fries with that?” An interesting industry dynamic affecting QSR’s is the growth of fast-casual concepts offering high-quality, creative and healthy menus at slightly higher price…

Umami – it’s been around for ages yet it still continues to be talked about. We thought it would be fun to provide a mid-year roundup on what’s happening in the industry—since it is our passion and all. So we did a little digging and came up with some articles of interest that we thought…

So you want to be the office Trend Guru, right? Our monthly trends posts will certainly have you turning heads at product development meetings. This month we are diving into a hot topic that is the center of health and wellness – protein. It may come and go in favor but right now, consumers across…

Ever had a friend come over and unexpectedly open your fridge? We’re not talking when you are having a gathering and it’s “party-ready” but more like Thursday, when leftover containers and foil-wrapped mystery packages consume most of the real estate. For a change of pace, we thought it would be fun to give you a…

With a population slightly over 300,000, St. Louis certainly isn’t one of this country’s giants but its rich heritage and uniqueness certainly make up for its lack of population. Introduced to the world in a certain 1944 movie starring Judy Garland, St. Louis was portrayed with the hometown charm and elegance that the locals still…

Part of the fun of working at an ingredient company is culinary experimentation and we love that the food times we are living in allow for quite a bit of it. Who would of thought, for example, that sriracha would be used in just about every application imaginable, like peanut butter cookies or strawberry margaritas? Further…

The phrase “clean label” …does it suddenly makes your palms sweat and sends a shiver up your spine or do you hear bluebirds singing a happy tune? And chances are the word “natural” might elicit similar polarizing reactions. Either way, we hopefully got your attention. Here is an up-to-date primer on what’s going on with…

What if the secret to a healthy diet could be summed up in one word? Monday. And what if that same word could make you the office “trend guru”? Now that we have your attention, read on to learn more. Health conscious consumers have many strategies for staying fit and one that continues to be…

Add all ingredients into blender and blend for 5 minutes, until all ingredients are completely incorporated. Use as seasoning for tofu or sprinkle onto your favorite vegetable as a seasoning prior to cooking.

You don’t have to be a seasoned food industry veteran to know that keeping up with food trends is a big part of our business. And we personally have found that an easy way to keep track and stay on top of all things food is by searching Pinterest boards and Instagram accounts. We have…