Sweet Dreams: The State of Sugar + Sugar Substitutes
By: The Innovation Lab Americans, just like the rest of the world, have always had a love-hate relationship with sugar. On one hand, we love sweets and the wonderful taste that sugar brings to so many foods and beverages, but on the other hand, we recognize that sugar can be very unhealthy when consumed in […]
The “Ahh” in Aguas Frescas
By: Mike Lojkutz, Director of Innovation I’m standing in line, admiring vibrantly painted walls, falling in love with the aroma of a griddle pumping out tortillas bound to be filled with sizzling meat, onions and chilis. A single server floats through the narrow, crowded space, carrying a tray full of freshly made salsa, tortilla chips […]
2021 – Functional Food and Beverage Is Here To Stay
By: Michael Lojkutz, Director of Innovation More and more, consumers are taking the time to do something that many say is in decline, broadly speaking — and that’s read! Indeed, more and more consumers are taking the time to read the ingredient panels, or at the very least, look for the big bold callouts on […]