Linda Funk

President

Flavorful Insight

Linda Funk has more than 30 years’ experience with large food and beverage manufacturers and commodity associations, assisting clients in telling their stories.

Food & Lifestyle

Global Growth Markets for New Soy Products, Part 1 of 2

Linda Funk|May 26, 2019

With more consumer attention focused on food products that offer quality ingredients, nutrition content and high-quality plant proteins, soyfoods are gaining prominence, as many new…

Food & Lifestyle

How Global Food and Lifestyle Trends Increase the Demand for Soyfoods, Part 3

Linda Funk|Apr 29, 2019

New spins on traditional soyfoods hold appeal for contemporary consumers.  “The world is moving toward more plant-based and flexitarian eating. It’s not surprising that the…

Food & Lifestyle

How Global Food and Lifestyle Trends Increase the Demand for Soyfoods, Part 2

Linda Funk|Apr 22, 2019

New spins on traditional soyfoods hold appeal for contemporary consumers. “The world is moving toward more plant-based and flexitarian eating. It’s not surprising that the…

Around the World

How Global Food and Lifestyle Trends Increase the Demand for Soyfoods, Part 1

Linda Funk|Apr 16, 2019

New spins on traditional soyfoods hold appeal for contemporary consumers. “The world is moving toward more plant-based and flexitarian eating. It’s not surprising that the…

Uncategorized

U.S. Soybean Growers Intensify Specialty Soybean Commitment for World Customers

Linda Funk|Apr 5, 2019

As demand for plant protein increases, soybean trends also reflect an increased demand for non-GMO and organic U.S.-grown soybeans. With soy reigning as the preferred…

Food & Lifestyle

Research Studies Show Soy’s Benefits for Skin Health

Linda Funk|Feb 11, 2019

Soyfoods including tofu, tempeh, edamame and soymilk from U.S.-grown soybeans are a superior plant protein choice, but consuming soy may offer other lesser-known benefits beyond…

Food & Lifestyle

Ten Reasons Why Soyfoods are Increasingly in Demand

Linda Funk|Jan 21, 2019

Soyfoods have long been an integral part of Asian cuisine, and are now growing in popularity with American consumers as well. Soy offers versatility, culinary…

Buyers

USSEC Reports that Most U.S. Specialty Soybean Growers Anticipate Above-Average Yields

Linda Funk|Oct 1, 2018

U.S. specialty soybean growers across the country are reporting good news about this year’s crop quality and yields, with many attributing that outcome to the…