John Unrein

Psychographic influences on consumers

08.10.2020

By John Unrein

Getting consumers to buy a product requires a keen understanding of the who, what, when, where, and why of innovation.

The surging demand for s’mores and Hershey’s chocolate

08.07.2020

By John Unrein

Hershey’s director of US customer supply chain Ryan Britt discusses the record-breaking demand, and how this has required precision planning and increased manufacturing of the beloved chocolate bars to meet consumer behaviors.

The challenge ahead: Industry pushes for ‘full team effort’

08.06.2020

By John Unrein

The food industry as a whole has the opportunity to make it a priority to improve the health aspect of food.

Bringing chocolate, desserts to high-touch arena

08.05.2020

By John Unrein

In these times of uncertainty and rapid change, chefs, restaurateurs, artisans and manufacturers must prepare for what will has been referred to as the “new normal.”

SLIDESHOW: What's New with Snacking?

08.04.2020

By John Unrein

Flavorchem, which specializes in the creation and manufacturing of flavor and color solutions for the food and beverage industries, has revealed some of the most prominent bakery and snack trends in 2020.

Chestnut rises as a flavor in sweet goods

08.03.2020

By John Unrein

New launches of chestnut-flavored products rose 46% from 2015 to 2019.

Ingredients on alert: How consumer demand is influencing baking’s future

08.03.2020

By John Unrein

While the list of ingredients commonly avoided by consumers fluctuates over time, those in search of clean-label fare typically stay away from particular things.