Sunflower Seeds
The sunflower has long been a symbol of peace for Ukraine. It represents optimism, longevity, happiness and brings joy to people. I identified seeds as a trend for 2022, particularly sunflower seeds....
View ArticleWhat the heck are sacha inchi seeds?
Have you heard of sacha inchi seeds? You know I’m a big fan of seeds, with my book, The Need for Seeds: How to make Seeds an Everyday Food in your Healthy Diet published in 2016! However, sacha inchi...
View ArticleCheck in with my 2022 trends forecast
In early January I created my top five trends forecast for 2022. As we are almost half-way through 2022, let’s check in with my 2022 trends forecast to see which predictions are on target. The top five...
View ArticleIBIE wrap-up
Last week I was in Las Vegas for the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE 2022). Note: I have a love – hate relationship with that city. With nearly 1000 global exhibitors, it’s the first...
View ArticleWhat the heck are sea vegetables?
In my 2023 trends forecast, I identified environmentally friendly foods as one to watch. Sea vegetables fall under the umbrella of environmentally friendly foods. When we think vegetables, we often...
View ArticleCheck in with my 2023 trends forecast
As we are enjoying mid-summer, let’s check in with my 2023 trends forecast to see which predictions are on target. My top five trends for 2023 1) Health and wellness; 2) Upcycling – waste with a...
View ArticleMy 2024 food trends forecast – part one
It is that time of year again when trend predictions are everywhere. For over a decade, my business has been identifying and sharing health, nutrition, food and agriculture trends. In 2024, we will...
View ArticleMy 2024 food trends forecast – part two
For over a decade, my business has been identifying and sharing health, nutrition, food and agriculture trends. In my 2024 food trends forecast – part one, I predict these three trends will be popular...
View ArticleBarley is a home-grown favourite for 2024
Barley is a home-grown favourite. It has a long history as part of Canada’s rich and vibrant agriculture scene. In fact, barley is the fourth largest crop grown in Canada. I’ve been writing about this...
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