Unique challenges of packaging design
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 27… When surveying food stores I often see packaging graphic design that misses the mark. Packaging… LEARN MORE
Nine innovative twists from CHFA Connect
The CHFA Connect trade show served up a smorgasbord of intriguing food products. Experimentation with new applications for common ingredients… LEARN MORE
What’s NEXT in Food at CHFA?
The CHFA NEXT virtual trade show showcased an impressive array of innovative products. It’s exciting to see blossoming creativity from… LEARN MORE
Certification Programs: Are they worth it?
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 26… Myriad food certification programs have burst on the CPG scene in recent years. As a… LEARN MORE
RC Show Virtual Finds
March 2020 marked the last in-person RC Show, Canada’s premier foodservice trade show, before COVID-19 became a behemoth. A reimagined… LEARN MORE
How to Make a Splash at Virtual Trade Shows
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 25… Like it or not, virtual trade shows are the way of the future. Having spent… LEARN MORE
Food Innovation at GIC Caters to Changing Needs
Check out three new themes related to food innovation at the Grocery Innovations trade show… LEARN MORE
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CHFA Innovation Highlights
Diving deep into the CHFA Connect virtual trade show, these innovative foods grabbed my attention. Unfortunately, there’s no opportunity for food… LEARN MORE
SIAL Virtual Selections
I love the thrill of the hunt for new products and nibbling through food trade shows. This year SIAL Canada… LEARN MORE
8 Lessons from a Product Failure
QSR chain Harvey’s launched Build-a-Bowl, a new fast food concept, in 2017. R&D took two years, countless wo/man hours and hundreds of… LEARN MORE
Time to say good-bye? When to exit a business
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 24… Food is a tough business. And it takes big bucks to build a sustainable brand.… LEARN MORE
Packaging Misconceptions Unwrapped
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 23… In this age of plastic dependency and growing mountains of packaging waste, brand owners need… LEARN MORE
RC Show Faves
Toronto’s annual RC Show, Canada’s largest foodservice and hospitality event, is a treasure trove of inspiration for CPG businesses. Edible… LEARN MORE
Beware of Overpromising
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 22… Have you ever been disappointed after opening a food package, when the contents don’t look… LEARN MORE
Minding the Money: Healthy Finance Tips
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 21… Financial health is crucial for survival in today’s hyper-competitive market. Managing the finances of a… LEARN MORE