Audarshia Townsend

Content Director, Food & Beverage Insider, Informa Markets

A lifelong Chicagoan, Audarshia Townsend is a veteran food and beverage journalist who serves as the content director for Informa Markets’ Food & Beverage Insider. She also appears regularly on WGN Morning News—the No. 1-rated television morning news program in Chicago—to discuss restaurant trends. When Townsend's not on the eats beat, she's an avid yogi and meditation practitioner. Reach her at Audarshia.Townsend@informa.com.

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Checking in from Winter Fancy Food Show
Jan 16, 2023
Gourmet cheese dominated the annual three-day event from Specialty Food Association, but there was so much more to indulge and observe in Las Vegas. From awesome global flavors and products to a lively educational...
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Good food from the motherland
Jan 11, 2023
While it’s becoming easier to introduce West African cuisine to mainstream audiences, a new challenge is creating products that are more focused on health as well as allergen free and sustainable.
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6 vital food safety predictions for 2023
Dec 20, 2022
The founder and CEO of Novolyze, Karim-Franck Khinouche, offers a wealth of knowledge on what to expect in 2023. From the urgency of sustainability to digitization bridging the labor shortage gap, here is what he had...
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Checking in from Food ingredients Europe
Dec 06, 2022
If you didn’t get a chance to make the big Paris show, FBI’s on the case. We’re bringing you some of the most innovative and interesting products that caught our eyes. Here’s what happened on opening day.
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Put a co-packer on your priority list
Nov 29, 2022
Whether you're new to the industry or expanding operations, a co-manufacturer can make or break your business. We chat with three experts who can help you navigate what can be a frustrating process, from the...
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