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5 amazing innovative processes in food packaging
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageFood packaging has been long been a concern for scientists and the food-and-beverage industry alike. With growing consumer awareness and health concerns, these packages have become even more of a focus, particularly when present-day food habits include more refrigeration and preservation than ever before.
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Study: Your heart may love coffee as much as you do
Cait Harrison Food & BeverageAddicted to your morning java jolt? Here's a reason why that may not be so bad: A recent study found people who drink three to five cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of heart disease than people who drink none at all.
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GMO apples: Coming soon to a grocery store near you
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe U.S. Department of Agriculture recently approved two new genetically modified apples — Arctic Granny Smith and Arctic Golden — in the United States. Amidst the GMO war that is raging across the country, this new development may well be fodder for more debates.
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Buttered coffee is all the rage across the US
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageTrends come and go constantly, but some can make deep impressions while they last. One such trend that is slowly making rounds in the U.S. is buttered coffee. I first heard of buttered tea and coffee as a child, and typically my first reaction was yuck. It is a favored Tibetan delicacy that is apparently quite healthy and is supposed to keep one warm as well — a definite advantage if you live in Tibet.
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Cutting out food waste in the hospitality industry
Bambi Majumdar Waste Management & EnvironmentalWaste from the food and packaging industries accounts for almost 45 percent of landfill space in the U.S. A significant amount of this waste comes from the hospitality industry. According to reports from the Environmental Protection Agency, about 4-10 percent of the food across various food service operations and hotels in the U.S is discarded before reaching the plate. However, there are measures that the hospitality world can carry out to help alleviate this problem.
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Shift on the horizon: New wine-drinking trends
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAmerica retained its position as the No. 1 wine-drinking nation in the world with about 322 million (12-bottle) cases of wine sold in 2014. Though this figure was only a 0.3 percent growth compared to the year before, it actually represents an 80 percent rise in wine sales over the last two decades.
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Is your catering business making these common Facebook marketing mistakes?
Anna Wickham Food & BeverageYour business's Facebook page and your personal Facebook page may look similar, but they are a lot more different than you think. One of the mistakes we often see is catering and events businesses using Facebook as they've always used it for their own personal profile.
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When it comes to food, 2015 is all about going local
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAs we begin 2015, more and more businesses are proudly sporting "locally grown" signs and labels. From grocery stores and delis to hotels and restaurants, food businesses are buying and serving local greens and meats to their customers.
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Marriott following in the footsteps of Red Bull
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen it comes to innovative marketing strategies, Red Bull has made a name for itself. So much so that industry rivals like PepsiCo are planning to apply the same formula to enhance their own market share.
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Eat, drink and be cautious this holiday season
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Food & BeverageThe winter holiday season is often accompanied by food and drink, including a greater variety and quantity of alcoholic beverages. Holiday drinks may have pretty colors or look as if blended with ice cream, which makes them appealing to young children. Little ones often imitate the adults, and a quick sip of an unattended beverage can go unnoticed.
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