Without question, one of the hottest topics hitting the foodservice industry this year is THC, cannabis and CBD. In fact, in a survey of 650 professional chefs, 75% stated that […]
Plant-Based vs Plant-Forward
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” I have been thinking about Michael Pollan’s well known quote recently. Plant-based meat alternatives are a booming business. While still a fraction of […]
Learning to Taste Wine in the Heart of Bordeaux
During a recent work trip to Bordeaux, as I bit into a slice of cheese and sipped on the five tasting glasses of wine in front of me, I felt […]
The Cookery Turns One
Original article published on April 23, 2018 Last year, Padilla announced the relaunch of our culinary studio as The Cookery, a culinary hub offering our clients a comprehensive suite of capabilities including […]
Everybody is out of their mind crazy over CBD
I don’t remember ever seeing, hearing and reading, so much about any one ingredient as much as I have with CBD over this past year. It’s everywhere: at the airport, […]
Do Less, Gain More: How Foodservice Operators Can Increase Consumer Interest by Wasting Less
Can I take your order? I’d like an organic, zero waste, eco-friendly burger with a side order of ugly vegetables, served with no plastic straw and 100% compostable fork and […]
Trends Driving Consumers’ Mealtime Choices
Do you find yourself reaching for foods labeled “locally sourced,” “chef-crafted” and “artisanal”? Does the word “buffet” bring visions of mealtime happiness – because you don’t have to cook? Foodservice […]
Digital Tools to Help You Live with Intention
Original article published on March 13, 2019. Updated to include Spotlight Survey results. As a dietitian, I am asked almost daily about whether a certain food is “bad,” or for […]
Show and Tell: Crafting Your Food Story
Show, don’t tell. I’ve been hearing that more and more, whether it is about an athlete’s performance, a politician’s actions or a child’s behavior. With food, you must do both. […]
Does Social Media Rule Your Food Choices?
As a “self-proclaimed foodie” I like many of my friends, take great pride in curating a vast, wide array of Instagram “must-eats.” Now that Instagram allows you to save posts […]