By NZMP
Today s consumers expect everything to do more just think of the explosion in smart and “value-added products and services like phones. That also extends to food and beverages where often base nutrition isn t enough anymore. Increasingly, people look for functional ingredients that offer health benefits beyond simply providing basic nutrients.
According to global market research firm Precedence Research, the global functional food market was valued at $173.26 billion in 2019 and is expected to rise to $309 billion by 2027. Given the magnitude of the market, food and beverage brands that aren t part of the movement are missing out on a lucrative opportunity. While foods designed to enhance physical capabilities including energy, muscle build and recovery and weight management are common, today the desire for additional wellness functionality is extending wider, including to mental well-being, with demand for foods and beverages offering improved memory, focus
Owners of Retro Sno operate three food trucks citywide
Keith Williamson and Morgan Williamson
A shaved ice treat provider will establish a four-month single-site food truck presence this summer in The Nations starting in early May.
Retro Sno will operate its truck at 806 51st Ave. N. in the heart of the mixed-use district and next to the structure housing food business Tin Wings. It will offer picnic tables on the site.
To date, Retro Sno co-owners Morgan Williamson and Keith Williamson (who are married) have operated the business via three food trucks in various Nashville locations since 2012, having started with one truck. Once set in The Nations, the Williamsons will continue to have the trio of food trucks operational throughout the city.
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