12/31/2018 By Jeannie SwedbergIt’s that wonderful time of year again—all the trendologists are peering into the future and serving up a bounty of food and beverage predictions for the new year. Naturally, I enjoy reading the back stories behind their predictions, and this year’s anticipated trends reinforce that innovation and creativity are alive and well in our industry. READ MORE
12/24/2018 By Jeannie SwedbergRecently, I’ve been reading several reports about how pet parents have also been migrating toward online shopping for their furry family member’s day-to-day goodies.
With numbers like these, you can see why companies are growing their online presence...READ MORE
11/15/2018 By Jeannie SwedbergRecently, I attended the 2018 Petfood Research and Development Showcase in the Little Apple—Manhattan, Kan. (Home to Kansas State University and AIB International, as well as a great little ‘foodie’ scene.) The theme of the Petfood R&D Showcase was treats, toppers and inclusions. While there was lots of market and trend info shared, the best part was a ... Read More
10/5/2018 By Jeannie SwedbergStale, over-sized bags of pet food, move aside – there are new players in town.
Pet’s are people too! Well, sort of. And pet owners want to treat their pets like part of the family. Pet owners are much more likely to buy food they believe is more nutritious, fresher, and tastier for their pets. That means food with a more appetizing texture (wet food), natural ingredients or including specialty foods.
8/22/2018 By Jeannie SwedbergOne of my colleagues told me she was impressed when she heard the founder of The Female Farmer Project, Audra Mulkern, speak at a recent conference about women in agriculture. Because I often interact with our Tree Top farmers—both men and women—I was intrigued enough to poke around a bit and find out more about the project.