Ever come across something that boggles your mind? MarketBites gives you something to chew on, whether expo/trade show related or a unique market find. Nosh on this…
Dietary Supplements: Expo West 2021 Recap
Throughout the show, it is no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic and health were discussed. This major shift around health has led to dramatic changes
The Chicken Wars
Who doesn’t remember this awesome kid when they think of the crazy ‘chicken wars’ the food industry is currently in? Ditto, my friend. Ditto. Who
Not Your Mother’s Wine Coolers
Do you remember the wine cooler fad in the late 1980s and early 90s? Well, these wine coolers were all the rage, but recently they
Expo West 2021 Recap Series
Virtual Show Was a Go! Natural Products Expo West 2021 even though virtual, still delivered on bringing inspiring, fun, and new product excitement into our
Cheese: A Life Without It, is No Life At All
About 10 years ago I decided to try and give up cheese. With my intake off the charts, this was my attempt to lead a
Do-nut Forget About Donuts!
Who can resist the scent of warm, freshly-baked donuts? Not me! There are so many varieties of donuts to choose from. No matter how hard
Fisher’s Fare: Southern Mexican Cuisine
As I consider current trends and brainstorm the next cuisine to highlight, I think a more regional approach may be appropriate. I covered Mexican cuisine
Beef: Hidden Complexity
Beef has been a topic in the hot seat for a few years. Some say red meat is just terrible for you and some say
No Place Like Local, Hometown Bakeries
There’s no place like home – and one of the comforts of your hometown (be it small or big) is the local bakery…or bakeries. Bless
Hard Seltzer Summer: The Trend That Won’t Quit
No Laws… I remember when my friend first handed me a White Claw during a get-together at her house 3 or so years ago. I
Yoga, Wine, and Lions’ Mane… My COVID Essentials
This past year was definitely one for the books. We all had to adopt new routines to find sanity over the past 14 months. Recently
Cocktail Flavor of the Month: Spiced Orange
“Back to Normal” If there is one thing the pandemic has done, it has heightened our awareness for comfort and connection. We anxiously look forward