Prepared Foods talks with Chef Rob Corliss, owner of All Things Epicurean (ATE), a culinary consulting company in Nixa, Mo.

Although only a minority of consumers say they follow a specific type of diet, such as a vegan or vegetarian, consumers report eating more vegetables today than a year ago.

Experts project that at least 2.5% of US adults follow a strict vegan diet. Interestingly, this figured is dwarfed by rising numbers of consumers who are not on a strict vegan diet—but appear to be looking for new vegan food and drink options.

Omya will use its Las Vegas IFT Show Booth #2426 to will present its versatile portfolio of high purity calcium carbonates and ingredients.