November: The Month in 2:00 – video

SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal Content Director Audarshia Townsend gives the lowdown on the top happenings in November in this short video.

Heather Carter, Associate editor

November 26, 2024

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At a Glance

The PLMA show and Food ingredients Europe were both held in November, attracting thousands of attendees.
Plant-based foods and beverages were abundant at both events, ranging from dairy products to baked goods.
Our weekly news column, Business Bites, is published every Monday and covers pertinent industry happenings.

November was full of activity, from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) show to Food ingredients (Fi) Europe.

SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal Content Director Audarshia Townsend attended this year’s PLMA show, held Nov. 17-19 in Chicago, while fellow colleagues attended Fi Europe in Frankfurt, Germany, from Nov. 19-21. “At both shows, which attracted thousands of attendees, plant-based innovations dominated, which included everything from ice cream, yogurt and protein-packed pastas to functional bars, chocolates and baked goods,” Townsend said.

In this month’s recap, she also highlighted Business Bites, our weekly news column, which covers some of the most important industry news. It’s published every Monday by Scott Miller, staff writer at SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal.

In the Nov. 18 edition, Miller reports on a lawsuit Lindt is facing due to elevated lead levels in its dark chocolate products. “What we really have here is a widespread contamination problem that we need to deal with on a sourcing level, essentially, in the food industry,” he said.

Learn more in the video above.

About the Author

Heather Carter

Heather Carter

Associate editor, SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal

With over a decade of diverse professional experience under her belt, Heather has journeyed from the bustling world of local news reporting to the intricate realms of trade publishing. She has covered a wide array of topics, ranging from architecture and design to the food and beverage industry.

During her illustrious career, Heather also ventured into the realm of public relations, where she gleaned invaluable insights into the art of strategic communication and brand storytelling. Yet, her heart has always been anchored in the vibrant world of F&B, a passion deeply ingrained in her roots as the daughter of a seasoned chef. She has always held a profound appreciation for the role food plays in shaping cultures and connecting people.

With each story she tells, Heather seeks to illuminate the profound impact of food and beverage on people’s lives, celebrating its ability to evoke emotions, foster connections and weave the fabric of our shared human experience.

As SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal's associate editor, she co-publishes a weekly news column, Business Bites, which showcases the latest industry news, highlighting key business updates, food and beverage innovation, industry events and more. Some of her other articles touch on important topics, such as ultra-processed foods, plant-based foods primed to change the food landscape, international flavors and ingredients, as well as better-for-you CPGs. She also frequently covers top trends at various industry events and has moderated first-of-their-kind education sessions at Informa events.

She can be reached at [email protected].

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