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Can you imagine a life minus the hassle of chopping vegetables for cooking? A new concept of vegetable butchers in supermarkets in the U.S. is gaining popularity, providing shoppers’ quick alternatives for fresh produces that include deli, bakery, meat and seafood as well as produce sections. The compound annual growth rates, from 2011 to 2015 for value-added vegetables was 15%. These include vegetable trays, snacking vegetables, side dish vegetables as well as meal-prep vegetables. Will the concept of vegetable butchers pick up pace globally? https://www.spireresearch.com/newsroom/spirethoughts/future-of-fresh-in-supermarkets/

Ever heard of water mimicking the taste of lemonade? Researchers from the National University of Singapore collaborated with Japan’s Keio University to recreate the color and acidity of lemonade in water. This process involves a system of sensors – RGB colour and pH – with electrodes digitally transmitting the basic colour and sourness of a glass of lemonade to a special tumbler of water. The water eventually tastes and looks like lemonade. More plans are in the works, like the creation of digital sugary drinks that do not cause dental problems. Can virtual drinks make for healthier alternatives? https://www.spireresearch.com/newsroom/spirethoughts/a-glass-of-water-that-tastes-like-lemonade/