While employment levels in Europe have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, a return to status-quo still means significant challenges for companies looking to recruit top talent. In addition, there are huge pressures on the staffing industry. Faced with a shortage of both quality candidates, and recruiters to find them, do […]
Sweetness Matters: Changes in the Sweeteners Industry
As consumers move away from unhealthy foods, they are looking for sugar alternatives and substitutes that are more natural, more sustainable, and better sweeteners for their bodies. There are many ways that innovators and industries are adapting to these new challenges and opportunities. Let’s take a look. The Bitterness of […]
Winning the Talent War: Long-Term Strategies for Successful Life Sciences Recruitment
The talent shortage in life sciences is nothing new: the trend has been growing for years. Exacerbated by pressures on pharma firms due to the pandemic, the great resignation, and rapidly changing technologies, this skill and talent shortage is threatening innovation. What are some strategies for success? Problems in Life […]
A (Brief) Guide to Beer Styles
Beer is one of the most ancient and most important foods in human history. Deceptively simple, there are hundreds of beer styles, and each one has unique characteristics. For people new to beer, the sheer variety may be overwhelming. Here is a brief overview of different types of beer. The […]
Sustainability in the Fragrance Industry Part 1: The Challenges
Over 1,000 new fragrances are launched every year, and the perfume industry has a surprisingly large environmental impact for its size. However, updated practices from legendary perfume brands, along with a new generation of sustainable startups, are changing the landscape for the fragrance industry. Environmental Impacts of the Fragrance Industry […]
A Look at the Colorful Future of Food
Humans have been coloring food for centuries. We do it for tradition, for aesthetics, for fun! Everyday, biotechnology is opening frontiers for new pigments with an array of novel benefits. Let’s take a look at some exciting developments in the next generation of food pigmentation. The ‘Why’ of Color… It […]
3 Recruitment Trends to Watch in 2022
In many ways, recruitment and employment trends for the coming year are consistent with changes since 2020. But the year ahead promises some important changes for HR and recruitment professionals. Here are the recruitment trends to watch in 2022. Recruitment Basics Remain the Same In many ways, 2022 promises more […]
New Frontiers in Fragrances: Scent Marketing
The signature scent of a Williams Sonoma store is as much a part of the brand’s retail experience as the font on their signage. In fact, scent has a powerful ability to trigger memory and emotion, and smart retailers are using it to influence buying decisions. Let’s learn more about […]
