Sure, Millennials are the cool kids as far as consumer groups go but there’s another group that shouldn’t be overlooked. The Baby Boomers. Did you know that the Baby Boomers (aged 50-68) account for over 50% of all consumer spending yet only 10% of all marketing dollars are targeted towards them? And they control over…
If you’re anything like us, you came home from IFT15 hungry and full at the same time. Full from all the unbelievable and creative applications sampled over the show’s three days and hungry with inspiration from the flavors, tastes and unique offerings. In between all the crunching and munching, we thought it would be worthwhile…
It has been said a time or two that opposites attract. And when it comes to flavor, some opposites create a balanced flavor symphony, a veritable tribute to the yin and yang of great taste. Think of the perfection that is the chocolate covered potato chip or a briny bathed sweet and sour pickle. While…
Traveling is a big part of what we do here at Nikken Foods, visiting customers all over the world, something that we love to do. And with it comes a big opportunity: the chance to experience food and cultures completely different from what we have here in STL. Don’t get us wrong, we love our hometown…
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…
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…
