No one expected 2020 to look like this. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our routine and introduced uncertainty into our lifestyle. As the novel coronavirus forces a global change to consumer priorities, habits and diets, we are all adjusting to the new normal that includes getting to know our home space a lot better. From…
The average American accumulates 4.5 pounds of trash per day (as of an EPA study in 2017). That’s over 250 tons of garbage nationally year over year. So, if that’s the norm – can you imagine reducing your individual trash output to just an 8-ounce mason jar… for the entire year? It’s the goal behind…
With third-party apps ready to deliver everything but the plastic straw and plant-based meats pairing perfectly with spiritless cocktails, restaurant trends are poised to influence the industry for a whole new decade. Join Nikken Foods as we break down the macro trends of the last few years that have now become the mainstay of the…
The international, savory flavor profile is once more being met with open arms by the distinct, sweet profile that Americans have grown to crave. The result: A sweet and savory flavor combination that proves the lines are meant to be blurred. The Sweet and Savory Flavor Combo Is Here to Stay We see it often…
Since consumers are shedding the sugars and focusing on good fats, local and national grocery stores are spreading alternative butter options across their shelves. In the last few years, United States consumers have eaten a pound more in butter each year than they were eating a decade ago, per Food Business News. In fact, this…
We’re back in the roaring ‘20’s as a new year is upon us and, with it, a myriad of exciting food trends that are sure to add some flavor to your resolutions this year. Let’s break down the top 20 food trends for 2020. Starting with… Mocktails Alcohol is an afterthought for those sober socializers…
‘Tis the season for those warm, fuzzy feelings that surround the holidays – and that, of course, includes the recurring gift of an insatiable sweet tooth that magically presents itself amidst the array of festive foods that show up this time of year. And in the same way Santa takes on different personas across the…
Even while continuing to untangle the miles of red tape along its journey to full FDA approval, CBD was everywhere in 2019. Known as cannabinoids, CBD (a far easier way to say it) is a part of the cannabis plant, although it is not psychoactive like its counterpart, THC, which is responsible for the “high”…
In this holiday season that celebrates food and draws attention to the many wonderful reasons we can give thanks, the Nikken Foods team is particularly thankful for a growing trend that has been creating memorable and shareable moments for customers: dining as an experience. Sure, dining has always been a social affair, but has…
