7 Characteristics of Authentic Cajun Cuisine

7 Characteristics of Authentic Cajun Cuisine

The word “Cajun” has proven its appeal on menus and retail packaging for quite some time now and is perhaps more widely used now than ever before.  But most, I find, lack authenticity in their flavor profiles. Having depended upon poor representations of “Cajun”...
When Life Gives You Lemons

When Life Gives You Lemons

When life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade – everyone knows that. But there’s more to lemons than you might think. Did you know that lemons are not first-generation citrus fruits? Don’t feel bad…most people have no idea that there are only 4 “Original”...
Plant-Based Dairy Q&A with Tastewise

Plant-Based Dairy Q&A with Tastewise

Let’s continue the Plant-Based Dairy Roundtable discussion with a question and answer with Givaudan’s Market and Consumer Intelligence partner, Miriam Aniel from Tastewise. Tastewise brings a unique perspective on the plant-based dairy market through their AI platform...
The Largest Segment: The Hesitators

The Largest Segment: The Hesitators

Picture this. Your friends ask you to go to a new restaurant that just opened across the way. You’re excited about the new scenery but hesitant about the menu options. You open the menu and see foods and ingredients you can’t even pronounce. You turn the page, and...
Savory & Snacks: Expo West Recap 2022

Savory & Snacks: Expo West Recap 2022

It’s no secret that Natural Products Expo West is a food lover’s dream. From kids’ gummies and lollipops to puffed cheese snacks, and from naturally-sweetened chocolates to gluten-free pasta. My goodness, you could really spend days walking the aisles and...