Delicious photos of food may proliferate our social media accounts, but food industry professionals are looking to take a bite out of more substantial content.
So Xtalks put together a list of Twitter and Instagram accounts managed by individuals and organizations that are influencing and discussing the latest news and trends in the food industry.
Check out these ten accounts to fill your feed with information that is as educational as it is interesting.
1) The Food Professor
New study on #edibles and #cannabis by @DalhousieU: The evolution of Cannabis’ stigma and an evaluation of the edible market in Canada.
Thursday, April 18. pic.twitter.com/TvlLQ0jYrW
— The Food Professor (@scharleb) March 21, 2019
Who they are: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor and Senior Director at Dalhousie University. He also writes a blog for the Canadian Grocer magazine called “The Food Professor.”
What they tweet about: He tweets about food policy news as it relates to everything from cannabis to farming.
2) The Institute of Food Technologists
Are robots the future of farming? Driven by labor shortages and an increasing need for fully automated solutions in farms, “smart harvest” technologies are experiencing a surge in demand: https://t.co/PW8c6s6lmA #IFTNEXT pic.twitter.com/PT9yTwNb5p
— IFT (@IFT) March 16, 2019
Who they are: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is an international, non-profit scientific society of professionals engaged in food science, food technology, and related areas in academia, government and industry.
What they tweet about: This group tackles all topics food and science, including tech-tweets on topics like blockchain, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
3) Sustainable Brands
According to new research by @NYUStern, sustainability-marketed products delivered $113.9B in sales in 2018 (+29 percent vs. 2013) and are expected to grow to $140.5B by 2023. https://t.co/Uczq15C6gy pic.twitter.com/AfCO2PvV0O
— Sustainable Brands (@SustainBrands) March 20, 2019
Who they are: Sustainable Brands is a community of brand innovators who are shaping the future of global commerce as it relates to social and environmental challenges.
What they tweet about: This account tackles issues that affect the environment, food & agriculture. Here you’ll find the latest news and views from the flourishing world of sustainable business.
4) The Hartman Group
Study Launch – Health + Wellness 2019 – From Cannabis to Plant-based – New report will provide a culturally based, big-picture assessment of where health and wellness is today and where it is headed #foodtrends #futureoffood #wellness info: https://t.co/wePUi5zNEn pic.twitter.com/eVASC4o7ry
— The Hartman Group (@HartmanGroup) March 5, 2019
Who they are: The Hartman Group are experts on consumers, culture and trends. They deliver leading-edge research, analysis and consulting services to help food and beverage brands.
What they tweet about: Which consumer-based trends are making a difference in the food industry.
5) The New Food Economy
How does the human brain experience taste? https://t.co/m0GWdWDCUC pic.twitter.com/j7NgZuAzcw
— The New Food Economy (@newfoodeconomy) March 20, 2019
Who they are: The New Food Economy is a non-profit newsroom investigating the forces shaping how and what people eat.
What they tweet about: The economics, culture and politics of food.
6) Jessica Catalano
Who they are: Jessica Catalano is a Cannabis Chef & Food Writer.
What they tweet about: Posts #PlantBased #RawFood & #GlutenFree cannabis recipes, and comments on breaking cannabis industry news.
7) Simon Somogyi
Was great talking with the Senate Committee this morning about the prospects for Canadian agri-food exports in Asia, of which dairy could be a major player: let’s not just compensate them, let’s help them grow! @ArrellFoodInst @UoG_Business @hftmuoguelph @UofGuelphNews pic.twitter.com/czPH2QDVx1
— Simon Somogyi (@SimonSomogyiAFI) March 21, 2019
Who they are: Simon Somogyi is the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food and Director of the Longo’s Food Retail Laboratory in the School of Hospitality at the University of Guelph.
What they tweet about: Research and developments in value chain projects around the world.
8) Food+Tech Connect
.@Row7Seeds talks to us about why it’s pairing plant breeders and chefs to develop new varieties of vegetables and grains https://t.co/pDImBpuzMM #biodiversity #biodiversefood pic.twitter.com/7WKdk1IRd3
— Food+Tech Connect (@foodtechconnect) March 19, 2019
Who they are: Food+Tech Connect is a media company that connects food and technology innovators through news and analysis, events, and consulting.
What they tweet about: Food innovation as it relates to scientific advancements.
9) Vegan Global News
New food guide to encourage Canadians to eat more plant-based protein. https://t.co/TgNkGZFmf4 #Vegan
— Vegan Global News Ⓥ (@veganglobalnews) January 5, 2019
Who they are: Vegan Global News is a digital platform that covers the latest trends in the plant-based food industry.
What they tweet about: News and opinions from the world of veganism, animal rights, plant-based health & the environment.
10) Michele Simon
Talk about a national emergency. pic.twitter.com/Mf1ieTB4IM
— Michele Simon JD MPH (@MicheleRSimon) February 17, 2019
Who they are: Michele Simon is an author, speaker, and consultant on food policy. She is also Executive Director of @growplantbased and provides legal services to @HandelFoodLaw.
What they tweet about: Food safety, policy and the ever-important Oat Milk.
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