Prepared Foods back issues from May 2002:
A tale of two trends. (Editorial Views).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... They were the best of foods, they were the least of foods, they were products of wisdom, they were products of foolishness, there were speakers that invoked belief there were speakers that invoked incredulity. --Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities (modified) I had expected ...
A double shot of what you love. (Hitting the Shelves).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... It is hard to tell, by looking at this product, whether it is designed to compete with energy drinks (the can is roughly the same shape, although smaller), or if it is intended to capture coffee drinkers who find Starbucks' bottled Frappuccinos too sweet or too milky. Like the ...
In the "Zone". (Hitting the Shelves).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... For consumers dedicated to specific diet plans, there seems to be something for everyone. Although plenty of ZonePerfect energy bars are predicated on the popular zone diet, meals have not yet been seen. Now, ZonePerfect, Beverly, Mass., has extended from bars and drinks into ...
Co-branding making a comeback? (Hitting the Shelves).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... More co-branded products are making their way to market, though not to the extent of the early 1990s. One is from Frito-Lay, Plano, Texas. The latest variety of Rold Gold pretzels is called Checkers, because the products resemble a checkerboard. They are butter-flavored ....
When is a snack a Reward? (Hitting the Shelves).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Effem, Bolton, Ontario, Canada, the Canadian division of Masterfoods USA, Hackettstown, N.J., is offering Canadians a real reward: snack-sized, individually wrapped Mars, Snickers, and Twix bars, all in the same pack. It is sold in Ontario. The concept of this treat and the ...
A completely different kind of Shot. (Market Trends).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Here's a completely different ice cream novelty experience. Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream, Green Bay, Wis., offers its Popsicle Shots, which come in a tube. However, the resemblance to a tube or stick novelty ends there. This is not a solid frozen novelty. Instead, it consists of a ton of ...
Global Trends. (Market Trends).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Food products of note from around the world. Recently, there has been much new product development activity for the Nestle-owned Milkybar brand, with attempts to attract older consumers. For example, Milkybar Chunky and Milkybar Munchies have launched in the United Kingdom. Now, in ...
Making change. (Cover Story).
May 01, 2002; ... First-year success does not necessarily equate to longevity. Each of the 10 most successful introductions over the last five years tallied more than $100 million in adjusted sales, but freshman promise can lead to a sophomore jinx. Editors at Prepared Foods have made a tradition ...
Out is out. (In the Know).(Americans are dining out less often)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... A recent study, by Harris Interactive Market Research, Rochester, N.Y., has found that American consumers are dining out less often, but the reason may be something of a surprise. The report says changes in dining habits are not a direct result of the events of September 11, nor due to ...
The U.S. Department of Justice. (The In Box).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... The U.S. Department of Justice has approved Cargill's, Minneapolis, acquisition of Mondedison's 56% ...
Chiquita Processed Foods, LLC. (The In Box).(facilities)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Chiquita Processed Foods, LLC, New Richmond, Wisc., has added a second ...
Rhodia Food. (The In Box).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Rhodia Food, Cranberry, N.J., has opened new research and development facilities ...
The U.S. Pharmacopeia. (The In Box).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... The U.S. Pharmacopeia has named V. Srini Srinivasan acting ...
The Southwest Research Institute. (The In Box).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... The Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, has promoted Niraj ...
Foodservice prospects. (In the Know).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... As an industry segment, foodservice provides a great opportunity for food manufacturers. However, customer demands also must be met. "There is a big push for prepared foods items," says Tom Miner, Lettuce Consulting Group, the foodservice consulting arm of restaurant company ...
Frozen is hot. (In the Know).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... While restaurants may be seeing a decline in their market share, the world of frozen foods is reaping the rewards, says a new report from NPDFoodworld, Rosemont, Ill. Continuing a steady growth (10 years strong and counting), frozen meals were the choice six times a month between March ...
CFF. (The In Box).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... CFF, Chestertown, Md., the new formal name for CreaFill Fibers Corp. and formerly known as Cellulose Filler Factory Corp., has new ...
Stephen Dott. (The In Box).(Grande Cheese's v.p. of custom ingredients)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Stephen Dott has been named vice president of ...
RFI and Hauser Inc. (The In Box).(alliance)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... RFI and Hauser Inc. have formed a strategic alliance. RFI, Blauvelt, N.Y., and Hauser, Long Beach, Calif., and ...
Have it Veggie way. (MarketWatch).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... In a breakthrough for fast food restaurants, Burker King, Miami, has unveiled the BK Veggie nationwide. Flame-broiled and made of blended vegetables, grains and spices, the BK Veggie is the result of a collaboration between the fast food giant and Kellogg Company's Food Away From Home ...
Depressed? Try the fish. (MarketWatch).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Long touted as one of the more healthful forms of fat, omega-3 fatty acids (of the type found in salmon, swordfish and tuna) have been found to help relieve depression. Researchers studied 20 individuals with recurrent depression to determine the effect of a specific omega-3 ...
To the Xtremo. (MarketWatch).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Gatorade has joined the ranks of products exhibiting a special focus on the Latino market. The company's new Xtremo is described as a sub-line specifically formulated with an exotic blend of fruit flavors and a bilingual label for Latino consumers. "Gatorade with a Latin twist," ...
Sweet deal. (MarketWatch).(between Jelly Belly Candy Co. and Dunkin' Donuts)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Dunkin' Donuts has gotten in on the flavor-and-color phenomenon with a collaboration with Jelly Belly Candy Company. The two have created three innovative donut flavors that take full advantage of Jelly Belly's jelly beans. Augmented by bright pink, blue and purple colors, the ...
The kids are alright. (Category Analysis).(Yogurt makers target children)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Companies looking to corner the market on children's food must realize two things: children control a significant portion of their parents' spending power, and the carefree, sugar-filled days of yore are likely a thing of the past. Fun has been the name of the game in children's ...
A focus on hypertension: Well-known vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and folic acid, join peptides in benefiting those with high blood pressure. (Formulating for Wellness).(High blood pressure and food research, studies)
May 01, 2002; ... Controlling blood pressure is a big health investment with huge yields. Maintaining a normal blood pressure precludes a cascade of physiological problems, beginning with the cardiovascular system and, possibly, extending to the renal and pulmonary systems. The investment up front is to ...
Full-spectrum foods: the new wave of full-spectrum food supplements offers consumers another way to get their fruits and vegetables. (Ingredients for Health).(Growing functional food market, dietary supplements industry)
May 01, 2002; ... The whole and "super foods movement is building, and it may be just the paradigm shift needed to give direction to the burgeoning functional food market. Today, a new wave of consumers wants to supplement their diets with super foods that are rich in nutritional components such as ...
Successful supplement sales: A focus on segments of the supplement market shows keys to a brighter future. (R&D Issues).(American, European herbal market, sales)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 01, 2002 ... The following information is provided by the American Botanical Council (www.herbalgram.org), as part of a review presented in their HerbClip [TM] Education Mailing Service written by Heather S. Oliff, Ph.D. For more information, see the credit at the end of this article. The ...
Scientific claims key nutraceuticals' future.(Dietary supplements industry)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... There is a paradigm shift in why consumers are taking supplements. Consumers no longer take them just to ensure proper nutrition, but to get a health and performance effect. Many consumers are extremely knowledgeable and sophisticated about nutritional supplements. As the population ages, ...
Extracting uniqueness. (R&D Issues).(Standardized botanical extracts)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Supercritical gas fluids (highly condensed gases) have been used for over a century. Recently, they have been used to produce standardized botanical extracts. In March 2002, U.S. Nutraceuticals LLC completed a new supercritical fluid extraction facility at the company's ...
Fat reduction strategies for processed meats. (Formulation & Ingredient Challenges).(Trends in Food Science & Technology article)
May 01, 2002; ... Sensory, nutrition, safety, technology and cost are factors in the creation of reduced-fat processed meats. This article, condensed from Trends in Food Science & Technology, offers formulation and processing considerations which, often, are overlooked in the development of such products. ...
GRAS ingredients in the 21st century. (Formulation & Ingredient Challenges).(Recent changes in FDA's approval process for functional ingredients)(Government Activity)
May 01, 2002; ... Ingredients new to the market are often key in the success of a new food or beverage. The rise of GRAS self-affirmation as the main source of food ingredient innovation means that companies, in order to remain competitive, must understand the pros and cons of such a process. ...
Specifying starches. (Formulation & Ingredient Challenges).(Starches used for many food applications)
May 01, 2002; ... Food formulators can choose from hundreds of starches. Specification parameters, especially viscosity, are important to keep in mind for maximum performance in finished products. Viscosity measurements are as informative as they are complex. Starches are ubiquitous in ...
The Deep South's flavorful foods. (Regional Cuisines).(Southern recipes and food products )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Americans are buying more food at supermarkets-especially "comfort" foods. Many believe the U.S.'s Southern region is the leader in these types of products. An overview of popular Southern offerings follows. From a geographical standpoint, the Deep South stretches from westward ...
Ingredients in use: Vitamin E & Tocotrienols. (Formulation & Ingredient Challenges).(New health bars targeted at women)
May 01, 2002 ... Almond Soy & Tocotrienols The M.A.F. Group LLC, Boonton, NJ, introduced Chocolate Crunch and Almond Soy health bars under the Alma Bar brand. The bars target women and are formulated with a 2:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein that is "endorsed by Dr. Phil Maffetone, ...
Going Global.(Antioxidants vitamin C and tocopherol used in many foods)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Tocopherol is the antioxidant preservative of choice for many food companies around the world. Mintel's Global New Product Database shows that Tipiak, Pont St Martin, France, has rolled out cous cous-based salad mixes in Israel, France, Belgium, Sweden, Finland and South Africa. Key ...
Chill factors: When creating refrigerated foods, processors should utilize effective formulation hurdles, new technologies and shelf-life studies. (Formulation & Ingredient Challenges).(U.S. supermarket sales of prepared refrigerated foods rose to $9.5 bn in 2001)(Statistical Data Included)
May 01, 2002; ... Growing sales in the UK and US indicate that refrigerated foods continue to please consumers seeking meal solutions that provide both convenience and quality benefits. These "fresh" products are minimally processed and require little to no consumer preparation time. In the U.S., ...
Extracting whole food health. (R&D Applications).(Fruit and vegetables are rich in phytochemicals)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Adults are advised to eat between five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables daily--an amount that may weigh up to two pounds--a goal that can be difficult to reach. Fruits and vegetables are naturally rich in phytochemicals (e.g., anthocyanins and carotenoids), vitamins, ...
Helping healthful bacteria. (R&D Applications).(oligosaccharides)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... The benefits of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) include aiding the digestive system and preventing illness. One FOS ingredient consists almost entirely of short-chain oligosaccharides, the type that helps grow beneficial bacteria in the large intestine. NutraFlora[R], from GTC ...
Grilled flavor without a grill. (R&D Applications).(New outdoor grill taste for foods)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 01, 2002; ... Grilled food often develops crisp, charred surfaces with a distinctive seared, ashy flavor. This is the key characteristic that makes grilled products so desired by consumers. However, obtaining that note in prepared foods is a challenge. A new flavor, Grill Scraping Flavor 1051 ...
Poultry flavor duly delivers. (R&D Applications).(Poultry product manufacturers offer new flavorings)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Consumers remain interested in poultry items for health reasons, and innovation in this segment helps poultry product manufacturers satisfy their needs. New flavorings offered by Proliant Inc., Ames, Iowa, allow processors to offer flavorful, nutritional products, while saving money. ...
Grape extracts for food use. (R&D Applications).(Grape polyphenols inhibit oxidation of LDL cholesterol)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Grapes and their products have always been a pleasure to eat and imbibe. Now, research is showing that grape ingredients also have healthful properties. Phenolic bioflavanoids from grape seeds and other parts of the grape are powerful antioxidants that augment heart health. ...
Enriching choline content. (R&D Applications).(Choline microencapsulation aids digestive system)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002; ... Choline is an essential nutrient for healthy metabolic functioning. Now that the FDA has authorized a nutrient content claim for choline, there is more interest in fortification with this key nutrient. Choline microencapsulation allows manufacturers to formulate items with choline levels ...
Something to savor. (R&D Applications).(New wheat gluten-derived flavored soy sauce)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 01, 2002; ... Sometimes, changing an established formula can result in a welcome surprise. One company, well-known for its line of soy sauces, experimented with a soyless version and discovered a new enhancer with a brothy, umami flavor. An added benefit: the resulting product is an all-natural enhancer ...
Eatem Foods Company. (IFT Product Profiles).(Chicken Base for Passover, kosher foods)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Eatem Foods will showcase its Chicken Base for Passover, which was awarded first runner-up for best new foodservice product of the year at Kosher Fest, the largest U.S. tradeshow specifically for kosher food products. Also featured will be the company's Low Sodium Chicken Base, a ...
Grain Processing Corporation. (IFT Product Profiles).(New modified corn starch)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 01, 2002 ... GPC has introduced INSCOSITY[TM] modified food starch, a functional, cold water-swelling corn starch designed to provide viscosity without heating or cooking. The starch provides excellent freeze/thaw and steam table stability, without syneresis and is ideal for hot- or cold-water ...
Fortitech. (IFT Product Profiles).(Health-related beverages)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Growing interest in health-related beverages has resulted in a number of "hot" ingredients being formulated into beverages. Taurine is in high demand, and other popular beverage ingredients include prebiotics, which work as a functional food ingredient and as a substrate for probiotics ....
Kraft Food Ingredients. (IFT Product Profiles).(New robust roast flavoring)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 01, 2002 ... Kraft Food Ingredients Corp (KFIC) is expanding the ClassicRoast[TM] component of its Flavors of Cooking[TM] line with CharRoast[TM], a particularly robust roast flavor that offers food manufacturers a distinctive slow-roasted profile and more development advantages than traditional roast ...
GNT. (IFT Product Profiles).(kosher-certified replacement for grape skin extract)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... GNT USA Inc. manufactures natural and healthy ingredients made from fruits and vegetables, free of solvents or additives. The company will showcase EXBERRY[R] Shade "Bordeaux," a new halal- and kosher-certified replacement for grape skin extract, and Shade "Mango Yellow," an alternative to ...
Nutracon 2002. (Conference Coverage).(Dietary supplements industry trade conference)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... New Hope Natural Media's Nutracon conference look place in Anaheim, Calif., this past March 10-12. The dozens of presentations were segmented into plenary sessions, and four tracts on marketing and business development, science and technology, global business development and clinical ...
Concentrated dairy. (Abstracts).(Concentrated dairy flavors)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... An expert in the dairy flavors and culinary areas, Edlong Flavors will be showing a non-dairy primavera cream soup, Thai shrimp cakes on sugar canes with an orange jalapeno sweet and sour dipping sauce, mini-corn crust pizzas and several other ...
A quick overview of dairy. (Abstracts).(natural cheese dairy-based sauces)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... A full-line product catalog provides food formulators an overview of performance and natural cheese dairy-based sauces, as well as butter, spreads and margarines available from Land O'Lakes ...
Colors for Culinary. (Abstracts).(Broad range of natural colors)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Colors for Culinary Specializing in formulated custom colors that enhance the attractiveness of finished products, Wild Flavors offers a range of natural colors that are applicable to many culinary products ...
Decaffeinated teas to herbal extracts. (Abstracts).(Relax and Antiox herbal beverages)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Plantextrakt provides custom tailored products and services for functional foods and beverages involving plant extracts and ingredients. It is a primary producer of decaffeinated teas and herbal extracts. Two new, clinically proven herbal complex beverage concepts are being introduced at ...
Stable, sugarless sweets. (Abstracts).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... SPI Polyols, Inc., New Castle, Del., is launching a maltitol solution for sugar-free hard candy with equivalent stability and sweetness of sugar candy. Maltisweet[TM] MH80 Maltitol Solution reduces/eliminates the need to use high-intensity sweeteners and also provides improved flavor ...
Clearly applied isoflavones. (Abstracts).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... AdvantaSoyT ClearT, available with various isoflavones concentrations up to 50%, has been added to the AdvantaSoyT brand product line that already includes AdvantaSoy CompleteT (2.25% concentration). The technology behind the ingredient delivers high concentration isoflavones with superior ...
Firing up the veggies. (Abstracts).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Fire roasting adds a subtle smokiness and brings out the sweetness in vegetables such as tomatoes, bell peppers, chili peppers, eggplants, mushrooms and corn. These ingredients are now available in IQF form for salsas and ...
Bulk chocolate: A great concept. (Abstracts).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... Cocoa powder, chocolate liquor, press cake and bean nibs, as well as bulk finished chocolate items, are offered by one of only a handful ...
All natural GDL. (Abstracts).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... An "all natural" glucono-delta-lactone (GDL) is now available. Every test necessary to confirm that Gluconal [R] GDL meets FDA requirements for an "all natural" ingredient has been completed. This makes Glucona, already the only domestic producer of glucono-delta-lactone (GDL), the only ...
Antioxidant action. (Abstracts).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2002 ... After years of product development, RAD Natural Technologies Ltd., is excited to announce a new product that incorporates the latest, most effective and versatile antioxidant available for use in the food, beverage and dietary supplement industries. Manufactured with neither ...
Bakery Products Scorecard.(product introduction numbers)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 01, 2002 ... <Pre> Bakery Products Scorecard Total introductions by various categories January-February 2002 2001 Breads 13 138 Cakes/pastries 42 211 ...