Amanda Baltazar is a veteran of business journalism, and has written about food, beverages and their intersection with business since the beginning of her career. Her work has appeared in trade publications including Winsight Grocery Business, Supermarket News, CSP magazine, Specialty Food Magazine, Drug Store News, FoodService Director and many restaurant publications. Amanda follows trends with a keen eye, both in the U.S., and internationally, with a particular penchant for her mother country of the U.K. In fact, she flees to British shores every year just to see what’s happening and to have a decent cup of tea. You can find out more about Amanda on her website www.chaterink.com.
Making Sense of Scents: A Look at the Fragrance Industry
What are consumers looking for in today's booming fragrance market? Personalized scents and clean ingredients!
The Buzz About Bees: It’s a Sticky Situation
CPG brands are waking up to the benefits of honey, as well as the plight of bees, and highlighting both through programs and products.
Combatting Waste in the CPG Industry
In addition to refillable stations and bulk sections in grocery stores, here's what retailers are doing to reduce plastic use and littering.
Decoding Upcoming HFSS Regulations in the U.K.
Great Britain is making it harder to merchandise and advertise unhealthy products. Learn more about what this means for U.K. retailers.
On Fire: Where Consumers are Buying Today’s Most Popular Smoking Products
As tobacco use declines, alternative products are becoming more popular. Discover how smoking products are bringing consumers into stores.
Innovative Incubator Programs are Driving Success for Small Brands
Learn how global retailers like Tesco are creating incubator programs to help emerging small businesses navigate the retail world.
Micro Health And Wellness Trends Consumers Are Melting For: How To Drive Sales This Summer
From inclusive and multi-use products to personalized skincare and haircare, the health and wellness market is changing.
Global Retailers Bring Inclusive Products to the Front
Target, Kroger, Sainsbury's, and other major retailers are devoting their efforts to supplier diversity as they source and stock products.
Upcycled Food and Beverages Are on the Up and Up
Upcycling isn't just good for the environment, it's delicious too! Learn how these innovative products do more with less to reduce waste.
Grocery Retailers Take Notice of the Single-Use Plastic Problem
Single-use plastics are getting a (deserved) bad rap. Learn how grocery retailers around the world are working to reduce them.