Recently added articles from Prepared Foods:
Fortified junk food?(regulation for Coca-Cola Co. (Atlanta, Georgia))(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Diet Coke Plus was launched in 2006, but the FDA only recently sent Coca-Cola officials a letter to tell them the product is misbranded, because it "doesn't comply with the regulations governing the use of this claim," according to the official letter. The product is a diet soft drink that ...
Eco-friendly responsibility.(Hitting the Shelves)(Kraft Foods Inc. introduced reusable water bottle)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... As consumers become educated on how their consumption affects the environment, many are beginning to rethink their routine purchase decisions. This past summer, Kraft Foods introduced Kool-Aid Singles, packaged in a reusable water bottle that targets kids. To encourage this younger group ...
A twist on energy drinks.(Hitting the Shelves)(POM Wonderful L.L.C. introduced iced coffee)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... POM Wonderful, known for its pomegranate juice and tea drinks, branched out of its comfort zone with its launch of a unique iced coffee drink. Marketed under the brand name POMx, this beverage is available in Cafe au Lait, Chocolate, Caramel and Chai Tea flavors, and contains a potent dose ...
Sweetness, naturally.(Hitting the Shelves)(Whole Foods Market Inc. introduced zero calorie sweeteners)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... In the U.S., Whole Earth helped to lessen the anxiety of those worried about consuming artificial sweeteners with its launch of PureVia. PureVia is an all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener that derives its sweet taste from stevia leaf extract. The stevia leaf is native to the tropics of ...
Anti-aging claims on snacks.(Hitting the Shelves)(Regeneration USA )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Asia's beverage category was the innovator for introducing drinks claiming to enhance consumers' outward beauty. Western countries have since adopted the trend, as the appearance of such beauty drinks are growing in these markets' launches. Interestingly, one manufacturer has moved one ...
Sell it on-pack.(new product trends)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Busier lifestyles and overbooked schedules leave many feeling pressed for time to complete some of the day's most basic tasks. Understanding consumers' ever-increasing demands for convenience in their product usage, many manufacturers have launched food and beverage brands to position as ...
Global trends.(new product trends)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The U.K.'s big house retailer, ASDA, contributed to other food manufacturers' efforts for creating cake mixes that reduce preparation time by launching its own shake and bake cake mix. Called Shake To Bake, the product is creatively packaged in a 210g plastic tub that just requires the ...
Contemplating condiments: condiments and sauces are an intrinsic part of the meal experience for many Americans, but time pressures and a lack of meaningful innovation in the area has led to something of a malaise in the segment.(new product trends)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Passing the salt around the dinner table is an American ritual--right up there with playing catch on the front lawn or setting an apple pie on the windowsill to cool before dinner. Yet, tradition is exactly what may be causing the condiment ...
Launches celebrate diversity.(r&d applications: consumer research)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Hispanic flavors made particular headway in terms of product launches and store sales in recent years, not in the least due to a growing Hispanic market, which accounts for $863 billion in spending power, according to Erin O'Donnell, marketing manager with David Michael, who spoke at the ...
Food protection is top of mind: new labeling controls continue to be in the spotlight, as related to seafood products, and food illnesses and protection experience important regulation activity.(new product trends)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that January 2, 2012, will be the Uniform Compliance Date for any new labeling regulations finalized between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010. The current Uniform Compliance Date--for labeling ...
Pros of probiotics.(new product trends: market watch)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Consumer interest in probiotics continues to grow, as the benefits of the products become more evident. Pierre's Ice Cream Company has augmented its line with a probiotic item. Yovation is Pierre's premium, probiotic frozen yogurt "inspired by ...
Getting a boost.(new product trends: market watch)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Probiotics are not solely the domain of products tailored to adults--far from it. In fact, parents are inundated with enhanced options geared toward their children. The latest comes courtesy of Nestle. Developed by Nestle HealthCare Nutrition, ...
Squeeze play.(new product trends: market watch)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What can be done to re vitalize a mature brand? How can this be accomplished without sacrificing its primary selling points? In the case of orange juice, one company is placing its hopes on reasserting just how positive its effects can be. ...
The in box.(new product trends: market watch)(Culinary Foods Inc.)(California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)(Clasen Quality Coating Inc.)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For daily industry news updates, see the homepage of www.PreparedFoods.com and www.NutraSolutions.com. * Culinary Farms relocated to a 25,000-sq-ft plant in Woodland, Calif. * California Polytechnic State University's Dairy Products ...
Grab and go: from streets to the retail market: while portability and convenience are important to today's consumer, the trend is not new. Portable, hand-held foods can be found world wide, and many cultures' popular street foods are some of the tastiest, best examples.(culinary creations)
Feb 01, 2009; ... The grab-n-go concept is not new. In ancient Egypt some 5,000 years ago, historians say the local Egyptians ate freshly baked bread that was sometimes flavored with cooked onions and garlic, and drank beer in the streets of Memphis, the former capital of Egypt. Today, throughout ...
Baozi on the rise?(culinary creations)(The Perfect Bite Co. )(Editorial)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to Wikipedia, Chinese baozi, also known as bao, bau, nunu or pow, is a type of steamed bun filled with meat or vegetarian fillings and often seasoned with nutmeg. In China, they are sold at street stalls from large steamers, sometimes with ...
Flavor secrets: shrimp around the world.(culinary creations)(Recipe)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shrimp is so popular a seafood in America today, it is a good thing other parts of the world can offer interesting, alternative ways of preparing it. This is particularly true at a time when deep fried foods are drawing such a negative image. As with many ...
On the national menu.(culinary creations)(american cooking)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fast Foods In the past year, restaurants have begun to aggressively chase consumers' ever-increasing fondness for quick and portable foods. Chefs are hoping that small portions, big flavors and low prices will lure in hungry "snackers." Across ...
Gelato & other gourmet ice creams: efforts to meet consumer expectations drive the difference between gelatos and ice creams. Formulation and processing considerations also weigh in.(Cover story)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Over the years, terms such as "premium," "super-premium" and "gourmet" have been used to classify and differentiate ice cream and other frozen desserts. These terms are less defined by regulatory standards than by conventional wisdom and consumer ...
International inclusions.(dairy product industry)(candy industry)
Feb 01, 2009; ... "Oh, gelato with jalapenos! That's so Latin American," exclaimed Julia Gallo-Torres, Prepared Foods' managing editor and the daughter of Peruvian parents, when she heard about this issue's cover photo. Ciao Bella's Dark Chocolate Jalapeno, a new flavor in its Select Series line of gelatos, ...