Heat continues to be top of the charts for consumers. Chillis, peppers, mustard, and other hot or biting ingredients are seeing exceptional momentum, with products quite literally flying off the shelves.

Across centuries, nature has provided ingredients that nourish both body and spirit. Two such botanicals, juniper berries and slippery elm, are experiencing a renaissance among food and wellness brands seeking authentic, functional ingredients with a story to tell.

It’s easy to assume cocoa powder has only one role and one flavour profile. But in reality, cocoa is as versatile and complex as any other staple ingredient in the kitchen.