Local Food Processors Are Getting Ready for Spring

By Contributing Member Dr. Velonda Anderson, Ph.D.

Spring has sprung and food processors are shifting their menu for seasonal offerings and preparation for the Farmers’ Market season. Detroit is feeling the ongoing energy as new plant-based friendly restaurants pop up all over town.

This year, food manufacturers can expect to see many of the same ongoing trends, but others will emerge this year as the ramifications from COVID-19 continue to be felt across industries. Innovation in sustainability practices will be a top priority as manufacturers adapt to growing consumer demands and ESG requirements evolve. Supply chain disruptions and widespread labor shortages will continue to make their impact and thus shift the balance between retail products and food service

Food Manufacturing Blog, Feb. 28, 2022
https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/blog/22081182/the-top-food-industry-trends-to-expect-in-2022

Website www.foodmanufacturing.com blogger Douglas Woodruff recently posted discussion on the 2022 top industry trends as listed below:

• Commitment to Sustainability
• The Rise of Plant-Based
• Increased IoT Connectivity and Automation
• Balance between Food Service and Retail

Speaking of plant-based friendly, shout out to VegMichigan for hosting VegFest once again after a two-year hiatus and making it a mostly outdoor event at the Eastern Market!

Velonda Anderson is a nutritionist, professor, author and speaker. She is the Founder and CEO of Sweet Potato Delights http://www.sweetpotatodelights.com