Cindy Hazen

Contributing editor

Cindy Hazen has more than 25 years of experience developing seasonings, dry blends, beverages and more. Today, when not writing or consulting, she expands her knowledge of food safety as a food safety officer for a Memphis-based produce distributor.

Cindy’s Recent activity

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Plant-based nutrition market update
Dec 22, 2020
Consumer interest in plant-based eating continues to rise, fueling growth and potential in numerous food and beverage categories.
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Natural colors: A rainbow of opportunity
Oct 08, 2020
Consumers are actively seeking natural colors, tasking formulators with solutions that can span products ranging from beverages and ice cream to plant-based meats.
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Natural solutions to reduce sodium and sugar
Feb 10, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls sodium reduction a national priority because of its association with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Similarly, the agency targets added...