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The Tablesetter – March 13, 2023

By CFIN Newsdesk posted 03-13-2023 08:00

  

 

Happy Monday CFIN members! 

 

Here’s your weekly heads up on what’s happening on YODL and around the food world this week. 

 

The YODL Menu 

Monday: The Tablesetter – March 13, 2023 

Tuesday: Explainer: New Harvest 

Wednesday: 50 Canadian FoodTech Resources Centre of Seafood Innovation at Vancouver Island University 

Thursday: Company Spotlight – Cyberworks Robotics 

Friday: News File 

 

Something to Celebrate 

March 12 to 18 is National Bubble Gum Week! Celebrated since 1975, the week has grown to include events around the world, including competitions to create unique new flavours. The first commercial bubble gum was Blibber-Blubber, produced in the U.S. in 1906 by Frank Fleer. Pink was the only food colouring available at the time, giving bubble gum its signature colour. 

 

Food Facts 

The Hot Plate from Tag has released its 2023 Flavor & Trend Forecast. According to the report, healthy snacks, nostalgic desserts, and traditional cooking techniques are back in style. Here’s Tag’s top 10 food and beverage trends for 2023: 

 

1. Plant-based 

2. Crispy 

3. Curry 

4. Heritage pasta 

5. Mindful snacking 

6. Ube 

7. Hybrid vegetables 

8. Confit everything 

9. Vintage desserts 

10. Cultivated meat