As the search for versatile, sustainable ingredients accelerates, algae take centre stage. Scientifically speaking, “algae” is an imprecise term. Algae are an incredibly diverse group of photosynthetic aquatic organisms, many of which bear very little resemblance to land plants. Different kinds of algae do not share a common ancestor, and […]
Belgian Chocolate: Origins of an Icon
How did a small northern European country become world-famous for a food native to the New World? We explore the magic behind Belgian Chocolate. Belgian chocolate is famous around the world, and deeply embedded in the culture and economy of Belgium. But how did this New World bean, native to […]
Supply Chain and Logistics Trends
Does coronavirus mean the end of Just In Time? And what might take its place in the global supply chain? For decades, supply chains have been managed by the just-in-time principle, using lean systems that emphasize efficiency and seek to eliminate overages, waste, and storage throughout the system. JIT maximizes […]
The Frozen Explosion
Recent years are seeing a sudden growth in frozen food consumption, driven largely by millennials, who spent an average of 9% more on frozen foods in 2017 than other demographics. Millennials now wield a combined 1.3 trillion dollar budget for annual spending, and frozen foods are increasingly appealing to their […]
