California Holidays
The Golden State Gaining an insight into the minds of the locals often helps visitors paint the clearest picture of what makes California truly special. For many it’s the climate – temperate year round along the OC and in San Diego, dramatic in San Francisco and the North Coast and with snow guaranteed for…
10 Macro Trends Impacting Food And Beverage Innovation In 2019
According to Forbes, food developers love thinking about which “it” flavor is going to pop this year, or which vegetable will replace kale and cauliflower. But there are generally bigger, longer-term societal changes that drive these things. We call them Macro Trends, and we’re thinking about them in the short term, and considering how they will impact things in…
Was 2018 the year of the influential sustainable consumer?
U.S. SUSTAINABILITY MARKET TO REACH $150 BILLION BY 2021 Nearly half of U.S. consumers say they would definitely or probably change their consumption habits to reduce their impact on the environment, according to a survey from Nielsen. Consumers spent $128.5 billion on sustainable fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products this year. Since 2014, sales of sustainable…
5 Trends That Will Redefine Retail In 2019
The retail industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, and it continues to evolve quickly. Led by advancements in digital channels, 2018 has been kind to retail in the US, with the market reporting growth every month so far after a record-setting 2017. Even so, the face of the market is quickly evolving, and…
Connecticut Holidays
The Constitution State With its beautiful coastal drives, world-class museums, renowned attractions and rich history, Connecticut offers a charming New England feel with a cosmopolitan style. Connecticut is filled with postcard scenes on the water, resplendent fall foliage, stunning architecture and inviting farms and vineyards. For couples there are romantic and luxurious B&Bs like the…
Majority of Consumers Eating More Plant-Based Foods
More than half of U.S. consumers, 52 percent, are eating more plant-based foods and beverages, according to a study by DuPont Nutrition & Health. The number rises to more than two-thirds (65 percent), globally. The study explored six consumer groups—Health Helpers, Weight Strugglers, Health Wise, Taste Driven, Good Life and Just Food—that all said that eating…
Washington Holidays
The Evergreen State If you long for wild places and rugged shores, yet want culture and sophistication close at hand, you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other in Washington State. Washington State’s natural beauty has been the backdrop for m any films and TV series and is the setting for a new film…