2023/2024 - On Trend Magazine - English

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CONTRIBUTORS

Tyler Ruiter

On Trend Editor & Marketing Communications Manager

Tyler is the Marketing Communications Manager and Editor of On Trend Magazine here at Tree of Life. In addition to On Trend Magazine, Tyler is also responsible for our holiday book and various other communication tools. His passion for video editing and motion graphics is what led him to pursue marketing communications at Tree of Life. His interests are diverse from making charcuterie boards to playing team sports like basketball, creating YouTube content and enjoying the cinema.

Mike Cunningham

Team Lead, Marketing Insights

Mike is the lead of our Marketing Insights team operating out of the Mississauga office. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for all things analytical he is often called upon to make impartial recommendations in a multitude of categories at retail. With more than 15 years’ experience in the industry, Mike brings a wealth of perspective to all projects and tasks. An avid baseball fan and former umpire, Mike enjoys all things Blue Jays and now finds himself as the parent cheering on his kids in the stands.

Neysa Davies

Senior Marketing Insights Manager

Neysa serves as Senior Marketing Insights Manager at Tree of Life Canada. Prior to Tree of Life, Neysa held various merchandising and marketing positions in the drug retail industry. In her spare time, Neysa enjoys knitting when she and her husband are not chasing after their two daughters.

Yuriko Kitano

Senior Marketing Insights Manager

Yuriko has held various positions throughout Tree of Life, most notably in brand and category management. As senior marketing insights manager, she aggregates and analyzes data as well as stays on top of the latest trends in the market. She has a passion for food –eating mostly but also cooking, baking and trying new recipes.

Natasha Decarie

Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Insights & Communications

Natasha joined the Marketing Department at Tree of Life in 2016 starting out with the Natural & Organic Team and then moving over to the Marketing Insights & Communications Department in March of 2018.

In addition to an extensive corporate background, Natasha also has a nutrition and natural health background with areas of interest that include functional nutrition and research. The combination of her corporate experience along with her passion for natural health and foods give her a unique well-rounded perspective in her marketing role at Tree of Life.

Kayla Booth

Assistant National Marketing Manager

Kayla is the Assistant National Marketing Manager at Tree of Life Canada. She is responsible for various marketing initiatives within the company including digital communications, branding, trade show management, new product development.

A lover of the outdoors and avid equestrian, you can usually find Kayla spending time with her family by the lake, camping or riding her horse through the Campbell Valley trails in Langley BC.

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• Terms requests require one (1) week to be reviewed and approved, and COD payment options are available in the interim.

Delinquent Accounts

We request all accounts to be kept within your terms. Should an account become overdue, a soft hold will be triggered and an attempt to resolve the issue will be made. Tree of Life Canada reserves the right to stop shipment should any account reach 60 days overdue. Any past due accounts that are not resolvable will be submitted to an agency for collection. Any legal and collection fees incurred must be paid by the customer prior to future business.

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• A separate order for Frozen must be placed for all frozen brands totaling a minimum of $1000 or more for shipping. Frozen minimums are $1200 for Food Service items.

• A minimum order for Frozen in Atlantic Canada and Northwest Territories must reach a combined total of $2400.

Guaranteed Dating Policy

• Most products will be shipped out with no less than 60 days remaining.

• Exception brands:

– Bakery, Confectionary, and cereals will be shipped with no less than 40 days remaining.

– Natural, chips, breads and snacks will be shipped out with no less than 30 days remaining.

– Deli & Cheese Brands will be shipped with no less than 15 days remaining.

Credits and Returns FAQ)

• It is the responsibility of the customer receiving to inspect all products at the time of delivery.

• Tree of Life Canada will review any claim made within 48 hours of delivery. Credit claims are subject to approval by a Tree of Life representative prior to credit being issued.

• Please contact Tree of Life Customer Care for any inquiries:

– National Customer Care Contact

– FRENCH - (855) 506-2727

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• What is Eligible for credit claims:

– Any product that is received at time of delivery in unsellable condition must be noted on the invoice or bill of lading.

– Product that has damaged packaging, freezer burnt, thawed, unsealed, mouldy, and damage occurred during transit must be documented at the time of receiving on the Tree of Life Canada invoice or bill of lading and submitted within 48 hours of delivery.

– Short shipment documentation at time of receiving on the Tree of Life invoice or bill of lading

• What is NOT Eligible for credit claims:

– Tree of Life is not responsible for any spoilage due to a compromised store fridge/freezer temperature, unit breakdowns or power failures.

– Poor stock rotation and front filling products by the customer – Claims set against customer relines. Tree of Life representatives will work with stores to stop ordering products prior to reline dates.

– Claims on products where the customer is utilizing multiple suppliers.

– Fresh products which develop mold or are compromised in-store.

– Store dated product, which has expired, that was received in accordance with the Tree of Life Guaranteed Dating Policy

– Short Shipment claims after an order is counted, signed, and received in good condition.

• Any items to be claimed must be retained for inspection by a Tree of Life representative in order to be authorized for credit at invoice cost. Please do not dispose of any product until directed by a Tree of Life representative.

– Tree of Life Canada does NOT have a guaranteed sales program for our products. Product rotation is the responsibility of the customer.

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NATURAL & ORGANIC

AMY’S KITCHEN INC.

ANGIE’S ARTISAN TREATS

ANTICO

BARBARA’S BAKERY INC.

BLUE DIAMOND BEVERAGES

BOB’S RED MILL

CLIF BAR

CLIPPER TEA

CRUNCHMASTER

DUINKERKEN FOODS INC

EARTH GROUP

EDEN FOODS INC

FANTASTY

FLOURISH

GEOVITA

GH CRETORS

GIMME SEAWEED SNACKS

GROWN RIGHT

HAIN CELESTIAL SEASONINGS RTL

HAIN IMAGINE

KETTLE CHIPS

KINNIKINNICK

KRETSCHMER

LA VIDA VEGAN

LAID BACK SNACKS

LAKEWOOD

LIVIVA

LUNDBERG RICE

MAMMA CHIA

MARY’S GOURMET CRACKERS

MAYACAMAS

MIDEL

MORINAGA NUTRITIONAL FOODS

MRS CRIMBLE’S

MY BUTCHER

NATURA FOODS

NATURE’S NUT

NATURE’S PATH ORGANIC

NUPASTA INC.

NUSCOBIO

OMEGA

PACIFIC FOODS

PANERISO

QUE PASA

SCHAR

SESMARK FOODS INC.

SIMPLY DELISH

SNACK FACTORY

SNYDER’S

SNYDER’S-MAINSTREAM

SUN TROPICS INC.

TILDA DRY

TINKYADA

TODD’S PROTEIN CRISPS

TORO MATCHA

VEGAN TOUCH

WHOLESOME SWEETENERS

XO BAKING

SPECIALTY & GOURMET

AMBROSIA

ANGOSTURA

BACARDI MARTINI

BALCONI

BARTOLINI

BEAVER/INGLEHOFFER INGLEHOFFER

BONOMI

BORGES

BOTTLE GREEN DRINKS COMPANY

C2O COCONUT WATER

CAFFE MAURO

CALLIPO

CARL BUDDIG

CHOLULA

CONCORD

COYOTE BRAND

CRODO

DOS AMIGOS

EFFERVE

ETHICAL BEAN COFFEE COMPANY

FARKAY

FOUR MONKS

FRESH MARK

GOLDEN DRAGON

GREEN & BLACK’S

GUMPERT’S

HENGSTENBERG

JARRITOS

JOY CONE COMPANY

KITCHEN BASICS

LA CASA DEL GRANO

LA COSTENA

MANGIATORELLA

MASTER OF MIXES

MAZZETTI VINEGAR

MRS. RENFRO’S

NAKANO

OETKER

PAESE MIO

PASTIFICIO LIGUORI S.P.A.

PAUL DUPRE

RAINERI SPA

REAL

RISO BELLO

RIZ BRANDS INC.

RUSTICO

SAN BENEDETTO

SANGRIA SENORIAL

SHARWOOD’S

SNAK KING INC

SPICE WORLD

STUBB’S LEGENDARY KITCHEN

SUNBIRD

Our Brands

SUSHI CHEF

TATE’S BAKE SHOP

THAI KITCHEN

THE SPICE TAILOR

TRE MARIE

TRY ME SAUCES

TUTTI GOURMET

VITALE

GLOBAL BRANDS

CARRS

CERES JUICES

DORSET

FEVER-TREE

JACOB’S

JORDANS

KIKKOMAN BRAND

LA TORTILLA

MCVITIE’S

MUSKOKA ROASTERY

ROBERTSON’S

RYVITA

WALKERS

FRESH & DELI

ALIMENTIAS PORTUGUESE CHEESE

ALIMENTIAS SPANISH CHEESE

AUSTRIAN ALPINE CHEESE

BAUERNBROT

BAY TREE

BEEHIVE CHEESE

BEL BOURSIN

BEL BRAND SPECIALTY CHEESES

BEL KIRI

BEL MINI BABYBEL

BEL THE LAUGHING COW

BOTHWELL CHEESE

CHEESELAND HOLLAND B.V.

COOMBE CASTLE BRITISH BULK

COOMBE CASTLE BRITISH PREPACK

COOMBE CASTLE IRISH

COWS CREAMERY

DEVON CREAM COMPANY

DOK DALL’AVA

DUMET AG

EMMI SWISS

FROMAGERIE BERGERON

FROMAGERIE L’ANCÊTRE

GREAT LAKES GOAT DAIRY

HUMBLE SEEDZ INC.

ILCHESTER

ILCHESTER VEGAN

ITALIAN CHEESE

JOHN WM. MACY’S CHEESESTICKS

KAROUN DAIRIES

KROON

LA PANZANELLA

LEONCINI

MADEO

MOON CHEESE

NURISHH

OLD CROC

PARADISE ISLAND FOODS INC.

PARMELA CREAMERY

PRESERVATORY

RECLA

RUSTIC BAKERY

SABANA

SHEESE

SOMETHING SPECIAL

SWISS KNIGHT

TRULY GRASS FED

VERGEER PREPACKAGED

FROZEN

BLENDER BITES

COOKIN’ GREENS

KINNIKINNICK

NUDEFRUIT

RIZ BRANDS INC.

TOP GRASS CATTLE CO

VEGGIES MADE GREAT

COMMODITIES & FOODSERVICE

ALBERO DELLA VITA

BELLA BRAND

CINEPLEX BIG SCREEN SNACKS

DRAGON KING

EL RABIOSO

FRESCA MEXICAN FOODS LLC

FUJIMAI

GOVERDEN US INC

GRECIAN DELIGHT

HARVEST ACRES FOODSERVICE

KRONOS

PAR EXCELLENCE

PINATA F.S.

PINATA RETAIL

RICE GARDEN

SEA HAUL

STEAKHOUSE FS

SUNSHINE FARMS

TOL ORGANIC TOMATOES

TROPIC ISLE FS

UNCLE TOM’S BULK

BOB’S RED MILL

LAID BACK SNACKS

MAMMA CHIA

NATURA FOODS

SIMPLY DELISH

VEGAN TOUCH

COYOTE BRAND

PAESE MIO

RAINERI SPA

RIZ BRANDS INC.

THE SPICE TAILOR

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BIRYANI KITSASIAN CURRY KITSINDIAN CURRY KITSLENTIL DAAL KITS

KIKKOMAN BRAND

LA TORTILLA

WALKERS

THE HEALTHIER CHOICE FOR CHEESE

• Very high protein

• 70% Less fat*

• 40% Fewer calories*

Fuelled by three generations of cheesemaking knowledge, Eatlean launched in 2016 from our family farm in Cheshire, England as a radical re-think on traditional cheese making. With 70% less fat* and 40% fewer calories*, very high protein and Lactose Free, Eatlean offers a ground-breaking solution for people wanting to lead healthier lives.

100% natural, made using lower fat British cow’s milk sourced locally from the Cheshire plains, our cheese defies expectations. Eatlean boasts both market leading nutritional benefits, and zero compromise in terms of taste and usability.

Matured for upwards of 6 months Eatlean Tasty Mature Cheese delivers an exceptionally creamy, full flavour taste. Whether sliced, baked, melted or stretched our cheese offers the perfect alternative to a standard mature cheddar or Mozzarella. Eatlean also caters for a wide range of diet choices or preferences as a lactose free, gluten free and vegetarian solution.

Over the last seven years the demand for Eatlean has grown exponentially across both national and international markets, and our entry into Canada marks another exciting step on our journey to become the leading global healthier choice for cheese.

Our purpose is clear. We harnessed everything that people love about cheese, and simply offer a healthier solution to suit the ever-changing diet choices and preferences of today’s consumer. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the foods that they love, and we want to empower consumers to make healthier choices to support healthy everyday living.

Redefining expectations, without limitations.

*than standard cheddar cheese

SILKY SMOOTH, INDULGENTLY CREAMY, AND LUXURIOUSLY THICK…

For over 40 years, Devon Cream Company has been producing an exceptional range of creams using the finest quality milk. Our creams are meticulously crafted by gently heating full-cream cow’s milk, resulting in a thick and luxurious texture that is truly unparalleled.

The heating process not only enhances the cream’s texture, but also extends its shelf life to a minimum of 6 months. This means you can say goodbye to wastage while still savoring the fresh flavor and luxuriousness of our creams. We take pride in offering 100% natural products, completely free from preservatives and additives. Once opened, our cream will stay fresh for 5 days, ensuring that every dollop remains as delightful as the first.

No matter the season, there’s always a reason to stock up on the Devon Cream Company range of creams. They are perfect for enhancing the sweetness of summer berries, elevating festive desserts, and adding richness to delicious chocolate puddings.

Discover the features of our creams:

• Ready to use, no whipping required.

• Spoon straight from the jar for instant enjoyment.

• 100% natural, with no additives or preservatives.

• Extended chilled shelf life ensures freshness.

• Elevates everyday treats, making them more luxurious.

Our Clotted Cream is the epitome of silkiness, smoothness, and divine thickness, boasting a heavenly 55% milk fat content. It pairs exquisitely with scones and strawberry jam, effortlessly elevating your afternoon tea to regal proportions. Indulge in an alternative to whipped cream by lavishing our Clotted Cream on fresh strawberries, berries, or fruit pies for a truly sumptuous experience.

Double Cream, with its superlative thickness and creaminess, allows you to savour it straight from the jar. With a rich milk fat content of 48%, it is the perfect companion to pancakes, waffles, and fresh fruit. Add it to pasta dishes for an extra touch of opulence and creaminess.

Introducing our Clotted Cream with Brandy, a delightful pairing for festive desserts such as mince pies and Christmas puddings. Its harmonious blend of flavors also complements fresh fruit, meringues, and chocolate puddings, elevating them to new levels of indulgence.

For a taste that transports you to summer holidays, look no further than our Clotted Cream with Limoncello. It adds a burst of sunshine to crepes, pancakes, and fresh summer berries, evoking memories of warm, carefree days.

Experience the exceptional quality and unparalleled indulgence of Devon Cream Company creams. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the ultimate creaminess that will elevate any culinary creation to extraordinary heights.

FROMAGERIE BERGERON

FROMAGERIE L’ANCÊTRE

ILCHESTER VEGAN

NEW - Frozen

BLENDER BITES

GRECIAN DELIGHT

THE

MOVEMENT

CLIMATE CHANGE IS INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT TO CANADIANS and the feeling of urgency around our future is building. More than 75% of Canadians agree that “climate change increasingly feels relevant to their day-to-day lives”.1 The increased prevalence of natural disasters and fluctuating temperatures are at the forefront of our minds causing Canadians to dwell on the link between what they eat and the impact of our food choices. It is not lost on us that the way our food is made has a profound impact on the environment and influences scarcity, quality and ultimately higher food prices.

Let’s take a closer look at the challenges in reducing meat consumption, discover what the Reducetarian Movement is and dive into climate hero ingredients.

As food costs rise, purchases have become much more intentional. Each of us has a unique set of preferences and life circumstances to navigate every day. Everybody looks favorability at restraint and resolutions, but relying on sheer will power is not sustainable for everyone. While the idea of helping the environment through plant-based eating sounds great, most people aren’t ready for an all or nothing ultimatum. Many Canadians are trying to reduce their meat intake but find it difficult to go 100% Vegan or Vegetarian. Luckily, Canadians can directly contribute to reducing greenhouse gases associated with the production of meat (particularly beef) and dairy without having to abandon their favorite foods all together. Enter, the Reducetarian Movement. In Canada, about 9% of the population are considered Vegan/Vegetarian/ Pescatarian, 11% are Flexitarian (i.e., eats mostly meatless meals, but allows for animal-based foods) and 80% are Omnivore/Carnivore/Other.2 Not surprisingly, younger consumers are driving this trend as they are more willing to try new types of food and adjust their eating habits.

The Reducetarian Movement is the practice of reducing the amount of meat, dairy, and eggs you consume at a pace that suits you. Being a Reducetarian is not a hard and fast commitment diet, it’s about making flexible and intentional ingredient substitutions with an environmental focus. Have you ever been at a family event and felt pressure either to maintain your vegetarian label or eat meat because that was the only thing served? Maybe your best friend has shamed you for trying a new chicken recipe while you’re trying hard to focus on plant-based eating. Changing our mindset to gradual growth rather than an “all or nothing” approach can help us make sustainability-friendly

choices, one step at a time. It’s much more impactful to focus on the potential, flavour and beauty, plant-based options can present.

Followers can avoid feeling guilty about not sticking to a label like vegan or vegetarian. They can feel good and empowered about making small changes that collectively result in a significant difference in the world. Brian Kateman coined the term “reducetarian” and is the co-founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, an organization advocating for the reduction of animal product consumption. He is a leader in this movement and is helping to drive change and stop the negativity and shame felt by many people who aspire to (but find it hard to achieve) zero meat intake.

“Reducetarian” is an umbrella term. It primarily describes someone who has shifted from eating many animal products with the intention/decision to cut back in frequency or portions.”3 Kateman believes the effect on the planet will be substantially greater if one person who eats 200 pounds of meat/year reduces their consumption by half, as opposed to 5 people (who eat 10 pounds of meat/year) opt for a fully vegan lifestyle. This concept makes it easier to encourage consumers to change their eating habits gradually and still allow them to feel like they are making an impact (without fully becoming Vegan).

Many innovative brands are focused on reducing their environmental footprint. Companies are doing a better job at transforming their business models and making it easier to make an impact. They are working on communicating their efforts in a way that will best resonate with consumers and help boost awareness and demand for climate-friendly products. Some 53% of Canadians trust well-regarded third-party sources like climate experts, farmers, and advocacy groups when it comes to food and drink labels.3 It is ideal for brands to partner with these third-party experts to ensure consumers feel confident in their choices.

We are also seeing an emergence of tools and resources that help brands quantify their impact, creating a stronger sustainability story for retailers, consumers, and investors. One example is the “climate hero” label that is making its way on recipes from meal kit companies. The climate label is applied to meals that emit between 0.2 and 1.1lbs of CO2e (carbon footprint, in units of carbon dioxide equivalents). These numbers are in alignment with what the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the United Nations (UN) consider to be a climate-friendly meal in terms of carbon footprint per person. Meals with the “climate hero” label inform customers which recipes are the most sustainable and empower them to make greener choices.

It’s a new world; understanding your own carbon footprint and being able to reduce it, is an incredible revolution for the future of the planet. If every person made a small impact, the collective could make a great impact for decades to come.

What’s your individual impact on the environment? Do you know what your carbon footprint is?

Find out here… https://climatehero.me/

Often people stray away from diets because they aren’t realistic to maintain. They feel forced and trapped in a specific way of eating. The key is flexibility. There is a much greater inclination to stick with more frequent plant-based eating if it’s not forced. So why not try a climate hero meal, or implement meatless Mondays around the house? Ditch the preachy vegan label and be confident in your plant-based eating choices at whatever speed suits you.

Whether for a day, one meal a week, or a month, any little bit helps to CURB THE ENDLESS MEAT CONSUMPTION impacting our planet.

2 Mintel Plant-based Food & Drink, Canada – 2021

3 https://time.com/ 6192720/reducetariandiet-benefits-challenges/

4 Mintel Sustainability in Food, Canada – 2022

5 https://www.thrillist.com/ eat/nation/reducetarianismplant-based-diet

Natural & Organic

ANGIE’S ARTISAN TREATS

BARBARA’S BAKERY INC.

Natural & Organic

BOB’S RED MILL

Natural & Organic

BOB’S RED MILL

BOB’S RED MILL

Natural & Organic

BOB’S RED MILL

BOB’S RED MILL

CLIF BAR

Natural & Organic

CRUNCHMASTER

DUINKERKEN FOODS INC

EARTH GROUP

EDEN FOODS INC

Natural & Organic

GH CRETORS

GIMME SEAWEED SNACKS

Natural & Organic

GROWN RIGHT

HAIN CELESTIAL SEASONINGS RTL

HAIN CELESTIAL SEASONINGS RTL

HAIN IMAGINE

Natural & Organic

KETTLE CHIPS

Natural & Organic

LA VIDA VEGAN

LAID BACK SNACKS

Natural & Organic

LUNDBERG RICE

MAYACAMAS

MI-DEL

Natural & Organic

Natural & Organic

NATURA FOODS

Natural & Organic

OMEGA

Natural & Organic

PACIFIC FOODS

QUE PASA

Natural & Organic

Natural & Organic

Natural & Organic

Natural & Organic

TODD’S PROTEIN CRISPS

TORO MATCHA

WHOLESOME SWEETENERS

Natural & Organic

BACARDI MARTINI

Specialty & Gourmet

BORGES

BOTTLE GREEN DRINKS COMPANY

C2O COCONUT WATER

CONCORD

Specialty & Gourmet

COYOTE BRAND

CRODO

DOS AMIGOS

Specialty & Gourmet

ETHICAL BEAN COFFEE COMPANY

FARKAY

FOUR MONKS

FRESH MARK

Specialty & Gourmet

GOLDEN DRAGON

Specialty & Gourmet

GREEN & BLACK’S

HENGSTENBERG

JOY CONE COMPANY

KITCHEN BASICS

LA CASA DEL GRANO

Specialty & Gourmet

LA COSTENA

MASTER OF MIXES

MAZZETTI VINEGAR

Specialty & Gourmet

Specialty & Gourmet

PAESE MIO

Specialty & Gourmet

PAESE MIO

PAESE MIO

Specialty & Gourmet

PAUL DUPRE

RAINERI SPA

RIZ BRANDS WAGYU BEEF JERKY PROGRAM

RIZ Brands is launching the world’s first, halal certified, CFIA approved, wagyu beef jerky.

Wagyu beef is one of the worlds premium meats and this premium meat snack is soft, flavourful and very easy to chew. The product has been developed to appeal to both the traditional jerky consumer and also to the vast majority of Canadians who do not purchase traditional jerky because it is too difficult to chew.

The 4 flavours are available in a 60-gram vacuum packed pouch and which are shipped in a shelf ready retail case that holds 12 pouches. The pouches can be hung or displayed in the shipping case.

The WÄGYU jerky products are gluten free, allergen free, low in sugar, high in protein and use celery powder rather than sodium nitrate as a preservative.

Real maple wood smoke, not chemical smoke flavour, is used preparing the product. Real spices are used to give the products their unique flavour.

The “clean deck” makes the product ideal for all those looking for a healthy, easy to chew meat snack for themselves and their family. The allergen free deck also makes the product ideal as a school lunch snack.

The packaging has been carefully designed to stand out on the shelf. The product can be placed in the snack aisle, in the healthy for you section of the store, in the deli section or hung by the checkout.

The product has 12 months on the code and can be stored at room temperature.

RUSTICO

SAN BENEDETTO

SANGRIA SENORIAL

NEW REDUCED FAT

REASONS TO LIST:

• Brings new users to category

• Research shows high purchase intent with Canadians

SPICE WORLD

STUBB’S LEGENDARY KITCHEN

SUNBIRD

SUSHI CHEF

Specialty & Gourmet

TRE MARIE

Specialty & Gourmet

TRY ME SAUCES

Summer

Mixology

Warmer weather and longer days couldn’t present a better backdrop for a refreshing , artfully crafted beverage. At-home mixology continues to thrive with people expanding their palates and utilizing quality ingredients to create beautifully fresh infusions. Now, more than ever, beverages are positioned to not only quench your thirst but to provide a full culinary experience. Thanks to social media and a “thirst” for more, people can blend their own inspirations or easily replicate a long time favourite.

Flavour trends

are an extension of the health & wellness movement, with botanicals and florals headlining several beverage offerings. Think sage, rosemary, lavender, ginger, orange blossom and elderflower – classic botanicals, made fresh when paired with fruit juice, mineral water, or a favourite spirit. More than a flavour, these plant and floral forward ingredients are functionally minded. Sophisticated and nourishing, these ingredients are easily found at groceries – or maybe even in the backyard!

With the mindset of including ingredients to nurture our bodies, beverage flavours are also seeking to sooth our souls. People will be looking to authentic tropical flavours to bring sunshine and joy, such as pineapple, guava and passionfruit. While its easy enough to include such traditional fruit flavours to a beverage, thanks to expansive fruit juice and produce sections, this trend will also cross over into meals with an uptick in the use of Caribbean, Asian and Indian spices.

In fact, McCormick announced “Beyond Heat” as one of their top Flavour Forecast trends for 2023, encouraging the use of spice pairings “to shape how heat is perceived”. Imagine a traditional pina colada, but spiced with Asian 5 Spice, Szechuan pepper, and chipotle pepper. Each layer of these flavours is highlighted with rich coconut cream and charred pineapple - rich, warm, and refreshing. Global travel in the kitchen has never been so close!1

For those of us that enjoy creating edible works of art, we know that the better the ingredients, the more flavourful the finished product. Clean labels and simple ingredients will dominate innovation in the beverage category. Many beverage makers (and drinkers) will be looking to eliminate artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners. And speaking of sweeteners, the conversation regarding the general reduction of our sugar intake will be addressed using botanical, floral and fruit ingredients. The more flavourful a cocktail, the less a need for sugar becomes.

for our bodies, we also want to make better choices for our environment. Sustainability continues to be a hot topic as we watch climate change drastically affect our ecosystem. Most can agree that packaging is the biggest box to tick when speaking to sustainability. Years ago, we saw wine in a box enter the marketplace. While the environmental benefits couldn’t be ignored, the product value for size was more of a consumer highlight. Moving forward, look to see spirit and wine producers further explore paper packaging. Absolut Vodka will be piloting a paper bottle for in the UK for the summer of 2023.2 In Australia, Green Man Wildwood Gin will also be debuting a cardboard bottle – light weight, carbon-friendly and 100% recyclable.3 While cardboard beverage bottles are in their infancy, their expansion could be expedited based on consumer acceptance and demand.

to come forward of the last few years is the exploration of sober curiosity. Initially driven by abstainers or “substituters”, especially among young adults, the popularity of mocktails has evolved into a full movement of zero-proof libations that will satisfy the most sophisticated palates. Aiding in this growth is the introduction of several premium alcohol-free spirits and wines, available in a wide variety of flavours that mimic their alcohol-based counterparts. Whether its an alcohol-free sparkling wine or a gin-inspired spirit, there are several quality options for complete beverage-creativity.

An extension of the zero-proof trend is the immense expansion of ready to drink (RTD) low to non-alcohol beverages. Not only is this segment being driven by consumer desire for quality, zero proof options, but also convenience and portability. In fact, the RTD zero proof segment is being predicted to grow 18% between 2022 and 2026 in the US,4 driven by pre-mixed mocktails. Once a segment dominated by non/low alcohol beers, beautifully blended cocktails are capturing a devoted audience.

Zero proof brand launches are embracing this new segment whole-heartedly, knowing that they are expanding their consumer reach exponentially. Bacardi, for example, is promoting their “mindful drinking” range of non-alcoholic Martini spirits. This positive message of “less is more – more taste, more experience” is a refreshing turn that supports a healthy relationship with alcohol-related consumption.5 There will always be a place for Shirley Temples, but consumers are challenging brands and bartenders for the next fresh take on zero proof.

When creating you’re own crafted beverages at home or perusing the grocery aisle for a ready to drink option, keep on open mind and don’t be afraid to experiment. Whether zero proof or not, beverage consumption is becoming more than a means of hydration. With roots in well-being, beverage trends are highlighting quality, natural ingredients that have culinary flair. We have the bounty of Spring and Summer before us, inspiration couldn’t be closer.

2 https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ 2023/06/absolut-launches-paperbottle-in-tesco/

3 https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/ food-and-drink/this-is-the-worlds-firstspirit-in-a-paper-bottle/

4 https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/05/ alcohol-free-rtds-to-rise-by-18-in-us/,

5 https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/12/bacardiforecasts-400-growth-in-low-abv-sector-by-2024/

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Although Charcuterie boards have been around for about 600 years, it seems safe to say that they’ve never been more popular than they are now. In fact, the artful arrangement of meats, cheeses, and other assorted accompaniments on a board, have become something of a phenomenon on social media. This past fall 2022, the internet exploded when food blogger Justine Doiron showed off something called a “butter board.” It was a slathering of dairy with various toppings, across a slab of wood that resulted in 8.6 million TikTok views.

factor that’s driving the popularity of boards is that they are visually impressive, and don’t require cooking skills to make. Post-lockdown, people were excited to share food again while also looking for stress-free ways to host, making charcuterie boards a perfect solution.

What was once reserved for cheese, meat, and a wide array of accompaniments has now opened the doors for all other types of food. Charcuterie boards have been taken to the next level and everyone can get onboard in serving their favorites in style - breakfast, dinner, dessert, and everything in between.

When it comes to breakfast, pancake boards put fluffy pancakes on centerstage and include a multitude of syrup options from maple and chocolate to strawberry and blueberry alongside whip cream, berries, and bacon.

Boards can also hold snacks, keeping everyone’s bellies full between every meal. Snack boards can often include smoked fish, pickles, olives, nuts, veggies, and dips. You can even build a snack board using all your favorite fruits, spreads, and toppings – apples in particular, pair well with peanut butter and chocolate spreads.

When it comes to dinner, do not discount the food board’s ability to elevate even the most basic foods. Burgers become much more fun when placed on a board alongside all the fixings. Whether they are beef, chicken, lamb, or vegetarian fare, grilled burgers jumpstart this great meal. Alongside the patties, you might find the usual lettuce, onions, and tomatoes as well as something a little more exciting like crispy jalapenos, onion straws, and even fried pickles.

Another popular dinner option includes tacos and with all the various ways to enjoy them. This experience starts with soft tortillas or hard shells lining the sides of the board. Meat, fish, or vegetarian fillings can then spiral around the rest of the board with many other toppings including cheese, lettuce, radishes, salsa, beans, rice, onion, tomato, and sour cream.

The popularity of charcuterie boards with millennials and Gen-Z has contributed to their heightened presence on social media. Much of this fascination can be attributed to the design element, which allows board assemblers to show off their artistic side. But the versatility of the charcuterie board is also a factor since it can be customized for any occasion. The visual feast of Instagram has resulted in many different hashtags like #charcuterieboard, #dessertboard, #foodplatter, and #grazingtable to categorize the wide variety of food board content and make them easy to search, discover and share.

Hot sauce of all kinds can also be placed alongside these items to create a perfect taco night experience.

Refusing to be left out on the fun are desserts - almost all of which look great piled together on a platter. Popular boards come with everything from chocolatecovered strawberries to chocolate squares plus cheese, berries, and honey to complement their flavors. Other dessert boards might include cookies, candies, and everything in between thrown together in a decorative display.

Food boards are a blank canvas for culinary creativity—there are no rules on how to make them, and they don’t need to look perfect, which makes them a conversation piece for both host and guests. Wow your audience with a delicious food board full of a variety of colours and textures. Try balancing the sweet and savoury elements and considering the overall aesthetic of the board. Dice it up regionally, seasonally, veggie focused or gluten free! By incorporating unconventional elements in your visual feast, you are sure to make a bold statement at your next event!

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