RSVP for Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network Innovation Event – July 12, 2017
RSVP for Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network Innovation Event – July 12, 2017
#Trendspotting National Restaurant Association Show 2017 Recap
Video: #Trendspotting National Restaurant Association Show 2017 Recap
Save the Date: Chicagoland Food and Beverage Innovation Event
Save the Date: Chicagoland Food and Beverage Innovation Event
Trends to Watch: Will Biodynamic Be the Next Trend Coming Out of the Sustainability Movement?
Biodynamic agriculture is a trendy farming method focused on self-sufficiency and sustainability. It avoids chemicals and uses on-farm resources to grow organic products.
2018 Flavors To Watch
As we close out a year full of true to fruit, herbs and spices, nostalgic and culinary inspired flavored products, we look to the year ahead. Some predictions include beet and ube.
Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network Hosting Innovation Event At Imbibe
The Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network hosts its first innovation event on July 12 at Imbibe, featuring presentations from local beverage innovators Imbibe and Koval Distillery.
Clean Label Isn’t Losing Momentum, So Where is it Headed?
Caribou, Panera, and Chipotle are among the latest to embrace clean label commitments, banning artificial ingredients. This trend extends beyond restaurants to RTD beverages and packaged foods.
2017 National Restaurant Association Show Recap
Video: #Trendspotting National Restaurant Association Show 2017 Recap
A Unique Office Space Encourages Collaboration, Productivity and Creativity
Imbibe’s 40,000 sq. ft. Beverage Innovation Center fosters creativity akin to Google’s environment. The open layout encourages collaboration, with skylights brightening the space. The ReBar offers custom beverages for brainstorming sessions.
Demand increases for probiotic drinks
Consumers prioritize gut health, driving sales of probiotic-fortified drinks, up 31.2% since 2016, and plant-based options, soaring 269.7%, per SPINS data. Innovations like Aspen Pure Probiotic’s shelf-stable process aim to extend probiotics’ reach.
