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March 19, 2026

10 Tips for Packaging That Sells

Did you know that nearly 70% of consumers say packaging design directly influences their purchasing decisions? In the food industry, your packaging isn't just a...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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March 18, 2026

Ingredients Trends R&D

Global Flavours Driving Nutrition Trends in 2026

What if the most significant shift in nutrition isn't happening in a laboratory but in a street food stall in Seoul or a pandan dessert shop in Singapore? In 20...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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March 16, 2026

Ingredients R&D Trends

How Social Media Shapes Food Trends in 2026

A single hashtag drove a 9,500% spike in fiber-related article views, not a nutrition campaign, not a government initiative, but a viral TikTok trend called #fi...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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March 12, 2026

Ingredients R&D Trends

Protein Innovation Is Changing What We Eat

Nearly one in eight adults is now using a GLP-1 medication and the ripple effects on the food industry are only beginning to surface. When appetite shrinks, nut...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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March 11, 2026

Trends R&D Ingredients

Feed Your Gut, Fuel Your Health

There are roughly 38 trillion bacterial cells living inside you right now, and they are paying close attention to every meal you eat. That sounds dramatic, but ...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

March 10, 2026

Ingredients Trends R&D

What’s Next in Protein Innovation

What if the most significant shift in modern nutrition isn't what we're eating, but how we're thinking about what we eat? More than half of consumers now active...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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March 9, 2026

R&D Trends Manufacturing

Fiber Maxxing: How Fiber Is Shaping Consumer Choices

Ninety-five percent of Canadians and Americans aren't getting enough fibre and the food industry is finally paying attention. What was once considered nutrition...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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January 30, 2026

Sourcing Experts, Advisors and Service Providers

Smarter Supply Chains: How Food Experts Boost Quality and Profits

Ever wondered why the fresh produce on your plate sometimes feels like it's traveled through time machines rather than supply chains? In an industry where one-t...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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January 28, 2026

Experts, Advisors and Service Providers Suppliers

The Benefits of Hiring a Fractional Executive

Did you know that 90% of startups fail within their first three years? One of the leading causes is inadequate leadership, an area where most founders simply la...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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January 27, 2026

Experts, Advisors and Service Providers Trends

The Rise of Fractional Leaders: A Smarter Way to Build Strong Food Businesses

Have you ever wondered how companies access C-level talent without breaking the bank? In today's dynamic business landscape, nearly 3 in 5 startups and mid-size...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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