Category Archives: Healthy Snack and Beverage Choices

Finding Sustainable Snacks in Chicago

How much do Chicago consumers really know about the snacks and beverages they consume? Some attributes like price, convenience and taste are relatively easy to determine, but whether an item was produced in an environmentally sustainable way is a lot … Continue reading

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Offer Healthy and Sweet Treats in Chicago

Healthy treats and sweet treats are often perceived by many Chicago residents to be two very different things. One of them provides nutritional value while the other is full of unhealthy ingredients. But the term “healthy treat” doesn’t always have … Continue reading

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Pantry Service in Chicago Offers Multiple Benefits

Everyone needs to feel appreciated, including Chicago employees. Providing pantry service in the workplace break room is just one way to express employee appreciation. While each organization in Chicago has a different culture, there are several things that create a … Continue reading

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Chicago, Enjoy Healthy, In-Season Fruits and Vegetables

The end of August signals to many Chicago employees that summer is almost over, but there is still time to enjoy August’s best tasting and healthy fruits and vegetables. Summer, in general, is a great time to slow down, relax … Continue reading

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Chicago, Enjoy Bottled Water at Any Time of the Year

Bottled water continues to be a popular choice for both refreshment and rehydration in Chicago. As the seasons change and summer comes to an end, Chicago employees are getting ready for all that the fall and winter have to bring. … Continue reading

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Emerging Snack and Beverage Trends in Chicago

Changing snack and beverage trends in Chicago are impacting everyone from small, local companies to the largest snack food distributor. To be successful in the long run, both big and small companies need to understand what consumers are looking for. … Continue reading

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Consider Natural Sugar Alternatives in Your Chicago Snacks and Beverages

Being aware of the type and amount of sugar in snacks and beverages is important. The number of Chicago residents coping with health related problems connected to sugar has increased over the years. Katherine Allmandinger, manager of strategic insights at … Continue reading

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Chicago Snacks and Beverages Go Trendy in 2018

2018 is predicted to bring new and unusual, but tasty, snacks and beverages to Chicago. According to Denise Purcell, head of content for the Specialty Food Association, “Macro trends like sustainability and health are converging in the 2018 [food] trends.” … Continue reading

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New Food and Beverage Choices Fill Millennials’ Shopping Carts in Chicago

Which food and beverage choices did you purchase the last time you needed something to eat or drink? Was it a green tea or maybe a breakfast smoothie? If so, you might be one of the many Chicago residents who … Continue reading

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Chicago, How Do You Feel About Your Diet?

Is it healthy, not so healthy, or somewhere in between? If it’s not so healthy, you are part of a large number of Americans who feel that their diet is unhealthy. Recent research by Mintel, a market intelligence agency, found … Continue reading

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