There’s something different about walking into a smaller, specialty grocery store. It might be an international market, a neighborhood grocer, or a place that carries products you don’t usually see in a typical supermarket. But almost immediately, the experience feels different. You notice it in the shelves—ingredients you haven’t tried, brands you don’t recognize, flavors… Continue reading Why Specialty Grocery Stores Make Food More Interesting
Author: Jay Stokes
What People Really Mean When They Say They Want “Better Food”
There’s a phrase you hear more and more often: people want “better food.” It shows up in conversations at farmers markets, in restaurants, and even in the way people talk about grocery shopping. But it’s not always clear what “better” actually means. For some, it means healthier ingredients. For others, it’s about where the food… Continue reading What People Really Mean When They Say They Want “Better Food”
2023 Trends in Plant-Based Food
The trend toward a more plant-based lifestyle will accelerate in 2023, as more and more people opt to add more plant-based choices to their diets. Some people are opting to give a fully vegan lifestyle and diet a try, but most are moving towards what they term a flexitarian diet, which means they are making… Continue reading 2023 Trends in Plant-Based Food