With 20 years of experience in the food industry, Thompson has helped guide FONA with his diverse background knowledge and growth mindset.

The charitable arm of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has donated nearly $300,000 to COVID-19 emergency relief funds that support foodservice industry organizations, small businesses and local workers affected by the pandemic.

Trying products with unexpected flavors offers a moment of wonder, and the act of actually discovering it adds to the anticipation.

Vanilla flavor and extract supplier Nielsen-Massey is hopeful the 2020 vanilla crop will be more bountiful than last year’s yield.

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas will introduce 2-oz. bottles of its Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste and Pure Vanilla Bean Paste at the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show, set for Jan. 18-21 in San Francisco.

Fruity and floral food and beverage products continue to pop up on the market. There’s a reason for that, according to FONA International. 

The Joffer Beverage Co. is launching a line of zero-calorie sparkling waters featuring classic Jelly Belly flavors.

While blueberries, almonds, avocados and kale have perennial spots on the superfoods list, the NPD Group has outlined three “emerging superfoods” it's tracking due to increased interest in them.