Prepared Foods back issues from June 2004:
Perspective.(trends of food industry in the wake of obesity)(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Last February, while in Rome attending a scientific conference dubbed "Healthy Pasta Meals," the Pantheon, one of the world's oldest and most remarkable feats of engineering, commanded my attention. Across the plaza, standing in sharp contrast from its surroundings, stood a McDonalds. ...
Going smooth.(Hitting the Shelves)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... 8th Continent (Minnetonka, Minn.), the soy milk company joint venture between General Mills (Minneapolis) and Solae (St. Louis), has finally branched out from plain and flavored soy milk to offer juice smoothie beverages. The company says the product is made with real fruit juice and ...
Tea for two.(Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc.'s product information)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Ocean Spray (Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass.) continues to expand its product offerings around the world. In the U.S., the latest offering is a Juice & Tea blend. The company claims to have found the perfect balance of real juice and the crisp taste of tea. Four flavors are sold: Wildberry, ...
Crossing over.(Hershey Foods Corp. Hershey Chocolate U.S.A.'s product enhancement)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Hershey (Hershey, Pa.) is joining the ranks of confectionery companies offering products that blur the lines between confectionery and other products. The company has expanded its line of plain Hershey's chocolate bars with two varieties that contain cookie bits. Cookies 'n' Chocolate has ...
Crossing lines.(cracker companies infringe upon offerings of snack companies)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... The hot and spicy flavor of hot wings and the cool, piquant flavor of blue cheese normally are associated with Hooters (Clearwater, Fla.) hot wings rather than crackers. That Keebler (Elmhurst, Ill.) has taken those flavors to its Cheez-Its cheddar crackers is a bit unusual. Something else ...
Chips go low-carb.(PepsiCo Inc.'s product introduction)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... It probably was only a matter of time, but now PepsiCo (Purchase, N.Y.) has introduced some of its flagship snack brands in low-carb versions. Called Edge, the chips (Tostitos and Doritos so far) have 6g net carbs, and this feature is prominently flagged on the label. They also contain 3g ...
Dinners & entrees scorecard.(new product trends)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
Jun 01, 2004 ... <Pre> Dinners & Entrees Scorecard Total introductions by various categoriesJan.-April 16, 200420032002 Pizza/pies79 307 266 Meal kits 15 115 ...
Global trends.(New Product trends)(Unilever Bestfoods Inc.)(Nippon Meat Packers Inc.)(PepsiCo Foods International)
Jun 01, 2004 ... For added consumer choice when dispensing table sauces, Unilever Bestfooods has created a novel multifunctional spout dispenser for its Calve branded, American-style sauce for potato chips/fries. The new 500ml, upside-down plastic bottle features a Double Flip-Cap, which can be opened ...
Beverages with a boost: originally associated with the extreme sports phenomenon, energy drinks have managed to endear themselves to mainstream consumers, much like sports beverages. Whereas sports drinks were once a hallmark of serious athletes, the on-the-go consumer has embraced them as a convenient alternative to soft drinks.(Market trends: category analysis)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Since its inception in 1997, the energy drinks category has enjoyed tremendous growth, with sales jumping 465% between 1998 and 2003, a 401% increase at constant prices, according to Mintel International Group (Chicago). Total sales of the category stand at nearly $1 billion, but in the ...
When going global think local: major food and beverage companies have brought innovative products to all corners of the world. In the process, these locales have proven their worth both as a testing ground for innovative ideas and as viable markets in and of themselves.(market trends)
Jun 01, 2004; ... While playing an increasingly important role in the financial results at major food and beverage companies, markets outside the U.S. have become launching pads for innovative products and ideas. However, at the same time, many of these countries have begun to suffer the same ...
SIAL the world.(trade shows of food industry)(SIAL 2004)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... In addition to the Global New Products Tasting Session at Prepared Foods' New Products Conference, the latest product launches and innovative ideas from around the world will be on display at SIAL 2004 in Paris. This edition, to be held October 17-21 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris ...
Not your average Joe: customers who shop at Trader Joe's like to know where their products are from, how they are made and that they are a good bargain. Consumers are more and more interested in natural foods; however, the natural foods category can be confusing. Trader Joe's tells a good story behind the high-quality, wholesome foods it peddles.(new product trends)
Jun 01, 2004; ... The mission at Trader Joe's (TJ's, Monrovia, Calif.), is to provide customers the best food and beverage values to be found anywhere, and to provide nutritional and background information about its products to customers so that their buying decision becomes a great experience. ...
Carb-cutting at FMI.(market watch)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... The carb-cutting hit a crescendo at this year's edition of the Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) Show in Chicago. From beverages to desserts, confectionery to the frozen foods aisles, companies large and small proffered their wares for the carb-conscious. Among these was a line ...
In the can.(market watch)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... In a first for the U.S., global positioning system (GPS) technology will be implemented into a promotion from the Coca-Cola Company (Atlanta). According to the company, the specially designed, regular-sized can is a GPS transponder and cell phone. Consumers who find one of the ...
Organic cheeses on the horizon.(market watch)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Datamonitor (London) predicts the U.S. organic market will hit $30.7 billion by 2007, growing at an annual rate of 21.4% over that time, as more American consumers embrace the organic movement. The increasing popularity of organic cheeses has prompted Horizon Organic (Boulder, ...
A sonic chill.(market watch)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's (South Burlington. Vt.), well known for its environmental positions, has turned its attention inward. Working with scientists from Penn State University (University Park, Pit.), the company has created a freezer that uses sound waves rather than chemicals as a ...
Surveying low-carb interest.(New product trends: consumer research)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Low-carb products are predicted to generate between $25 to $30 billion in U.S. sales this year, according to the publication LowCarbiz. Interest among consumers remains high, and food manufacturers are developing numerous products to meet this growing market's needs. Of consumers currently ...
As obesity spreads, dieters diversify.(surveys of obesity)
Jun 01, 2004 ... According to the International Obesity Task Force, part of the International Association for the Study of Obesity (London), about one in every four people on Earth is too fat, while about two of every three Americans fall into that category. Around the globe, some 1.7 billion people should ...
The National Food Laboratory (Dublin, Calif.) has expanded its lab facilities, equipment and professional staff.(The In Box)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... The National Food Laboratory (Dublin, Calif.) has expanded its lab facilities, equipment and professional staff, boasting a high-security, level 2 ...
David Michael & Co. (Philadelphia) and Balchem Encapsulates (New Hampton, N.Y.) have entered into a strategic alliance.(The In Box)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... David Michael & Co. (Philadelphia) and Balchem Encapsulates (New Hampton, N.Y.) have entered into a ...
Chr. Hansen.(The In Box)(Tim Harried and Jim Funk are appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Chr. Hansen (Milwaukee) named Tim Harried product manager ...
Archer Daniels Midland (Decatur, Ill.) has re-launched its company website, www.admworld.com.(The In Box)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Archer Daniels Midland (Decatur, Ill.) has re-launched its company website, www.admworld.com, ...
Seltzer Nutritional Technologies.(The In Box)(Tyler Seltzer appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Seltzer Nutritional Technologies (Carlsbad, ...
Fortitech Inc.(The In Box)(facility expansion planning)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Fortitech Inc. (Schenectady, N.Y.) announced plans to invest more than $9 million in facility ...
National Starch & Chemical Co.(The In Box)(Michael Klacik appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... National Starch & Chemical Co. (Bridgewater, N.J.) appointed ...
Sargento Foods Inc.(The In Box)(Bryan Birling promoted, reorganisation)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Sargento Foods Inc. (Plymouth, Wis.) reorganized its R&D department to renew focus on technical leadership and achieve closer R&D alignment with the company's ...
Purac.(The In Box)(John Fenstermacher appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Purac named John Fenstermacher senior market ...
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas.(The In Box)(Craig Nelsen and Matthew Nielsen are appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Nielsen-Massey Vanillas (Waukegan, Ill.) named Craig Nelsen ...
Nakano Foods (Mt. Prospect, Ill.) has changed its name to Mizkan Americas Inc.(The In Box)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Nakano Foods (Mt. Prospect, Ill.) has changed its name to Mizkan Americas Inc., ...
The Steak-Umm Company (Pomfret Center, Conn.) was sold to Wynnchurch Capital and Circle Peak.(The In Box)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... The Steak-Umm Company (Pomfret Center, Conn.) was sold ...
Vegetable Seed Oil Products/ Biorignal Europe.(The In Box)(Johan Kamphuis and Adrian Hughes are appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Vegetable Seed Oil Products/ Biorignal Europe (Nieuwe-Tonge, The Netherlands) appointed Johan Kamphuis vice ...
Wayne Farms LLC.(The In Box)(Guy Hinton appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Wayne Farms LLC (Oakwood, Ga.) named ...
Women's Foodservice Forum.(The In Box)(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Ellen Moore has been named executive director of the Women's Foodservice Forum ...
Food Marketing Institute.(The In Box)(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... The Food Marketing Institute (Washington, D.C.) announced Fred Ball, John T. Fujieki, ...
Silliker Inc.(The In Box)(Sandra R. Zinn promoted)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Silliker Inc. (Homewood, Ill.) promoted Sandra R ....
Q Laboratories Inc.(The In Box)(Susan Bogar appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Q Laboratories Inc. (Cincinnati) ...
S&B Herba Foods Ltd.(The In Box)(Riviana Foods, acquisition of Vogan & Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... S&B Herba Foods Ltd., a U.K. joint venture of Riviana Foods ...
SunOpta.(The In Box)(acquisition of Supreme Food Ltd. )(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... SunOpta (Toronto) has acquired ...
American Dietetic Association.(The In Box)(Susan H. Laramee appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... The American Dietetic Association ...
MarketFare Foods Inc.(The In Box)(Toni Belcher appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... MarketFare Foods Inc. (Phoenix) ...
Denali Flavors Inc.(The In Box)(John Nardini appointed)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Denali Flavors Inc. (Wayland, Mich.) named John ...
Making a list.(in the know)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... According to the Customer Focus 2004: Grocery Study released by Vertis (Baltimore), 71% of female chief grocery shoppers (i.e., those responsible for 60% or more of household grocery shopping) who read advertising inserts make lists and plan their grocery shopping efforts based on items ...
Et tu, sucre? In the age of low-carb dining, some wonder where pastry arts and desserts fit. Current trends and success often point to high-carb offerings.(Ingredient challenges: the chef's edge)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Every country, every culture in the world, shares a universal sweet tooth. In fact, some researchers state the preference for sweet-tasting and fatty foods has been "hard wired" into us through evolution. Additionally, we often develop, through learning, a desire for various levels of ...
Product development benchmarked: new product development is a key to growth for the top food companies. However, the food industry lags behind other industries in the maturity of its product development process. This article examines the deficiencies, how are they measured and what can be done.(Cover Story)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Take a walk through any grocery store and one of the first things you'll notice is the proliferation of new products. In order for these items to scream "New!" and "Improved!" and entice the consumer to make a purchase, food manufacturers must first bring unique products of value to ...
Carbs, calories & regulations: regulatory developments impact how products are formulated and marketed. Here is a look at what is coming our way.(regulations)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Can you name the nutrient claim that likely generates the highest level of consumer interest but is not yet defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? If you guessed "low-carb" and "reduced-carb" you are correct. But what nutrient did the government recently announce is the key to ...
Diet design, one pair of "genes" at a time: proponents of nutrigenomics maintain that understanding one's genetic make up provides for more accurate dietary guidance. Here's a look at an emerging science that already has made significant advances.
Jun 01, 2004; ... In years gone by, your business suits were tailored on Saville Row in London, your diamonds cut in Antwerp. Today, your mountain bike is built for your frame, the seat for your gender, your ski pants and jacket for the altitude or time of year. You can hire a personal chef to cater to your ...
Supplying more than ingredients.(R&D Applications)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Innovative vendors are setting themselves apart by offering more than just ingredients. Product development is a lengthy process that involves a concept being carried from formulation, sourcing, manufacturing and, finally, to the marketing stage. Now, companies can turn to one supplier to ...
FDA review of soy protein-based foods' health claim.(Nutra News You can use)(The Food and Drug Administration)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing a petition for a health claim suggesting the consumption of soy protein-based foods may reduce the risks of certain types of cancer, including breast, prostate and colon cancer. The Solae Company submitted the petition to seek approval of ...
Soluble calcium blend for beverages.(CalciLife from GTC Nutrition LLC)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... A prebiotic mineral formulation, CalciLife, now can be found in a soluble form for use in a wider selection of foods and beverages. CalciLife SGC, the new soluble form of GTC Nutrition LLC's plant-derived calcium ingredient, presents the same favorable formulation ...
Targeting trends.(trade show displays of Cargill Health and Food Technologies)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... At the SupplySide East International Trade Show and Conference, Cargill showcased a variety of food product concepts, including Opta-Flex[TM] chondroitin sports gel dietary supplement, as well as a chai tea with AdvantaSoy[TM] isoflavones and Wilbur[R] chocolate with CoroWise[TM] plant ...
A fishy future.(influence of sea food in relation to mental health)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Michael A. Crawford of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition believes the future mental health, possibly the survival of the human race may depend on protecting the Earth's marine environment and resources. The link between mental health and the oceans lies in omega-3 fatty ...
Lycopene and cancer prevention.(research findings)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... A study released during the American Association for Cancer Research's (AACR) annual meeting reveals lycopene from tomatoes may activate special cancer-preventive enzymes called "phase II" detoxification enzymes. These ...
Weight loss and improved body composition.(Prolibra[TM])(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Prolibra[TM] Whey Mineral Protein is an ingredient that induces positive changes in body composition by promoting fat loss, while maintaining lean body masss. Glanbia Nutritionals' Prolibra is a patent-pending, dairy-derived ingredient clinically proven to accelerate fat loss, inducing ...
Diabetes defense.(CarDiabeat )(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Enzymotec Ltd.'s carDiabeat line is designed specially to fight the major risks for cardiovascular disorders of diabetes patients. The line simultaneously tackles the three major causes for cardiovascular diseases: prevention and control of oxidative stress, reduction of total cholesterol ...
Consumer, heal thyself.(Nutra News You can use)(Jellice Co. )(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... In Japan, gelatin producer Jellice Co. has developed and introduced a functional food ingredient that is said to increase the body's ability to heal itself The new product, collagen tripeptide HACP, is an odorless powder made from collagen extracted from pigskin. The ingredient activates ...
Chondroitin in liquid form.(Nutra News You can use)(Renutra Natural Health Products)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... For consumers who dislike the large size and chemical-like odor of most chondroitin and glucosamine supplement pills (often taken together to improve joint health), Renutra Natural Health Products' newly reformulated Hydra Joint[TM] Total offers a ...
Lycopene and fibroid tumor reduction.(Nutra News You can use)(Firat University in Turkey & Karmanos Cancer Institute )(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Researchers from Firat University in Turkey, the University of Maryland and the Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University in Detroit have found that lycopene may be able to reduce the size and incidence of fibroid tumors. The study supplemented the basic diet of Japanese quails ...
Enhancing nutritional value.(Nutra News You can use)(O.C. Lugo)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... O.C. Lugo, an international source for high-quality nutritional and functional ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, is best known for its extensive line of gelatin products, including kosher fish gelatin. However, the company has grown ...
Grape skin extract antioxidant.(Nutra News You can use)(OxyPhyte[R] Grape Skin Extract)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... RFI Ingredients introduced OxyPhyte[R] Grape Skin Extract, the latest addition to the company's line of OxyPhyte antioxidant products. The extract is a unique ingredient formulation standardized to 10% resveratrol and 40% proanthocyanadins. Resveratrol is the antioxidant compound found in ...
Adding lactoferrin and GMP.(Nutra News You can use)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Erie Foods International Inc. and Murray Goulburn Nutritionals have added lactoferrin and GMP to their current line of fresh curd caseinates, caseins, whey protein isolates and milk protein concentrates. Custom processing expansion includes a pilot fluid bed ...
Peeling away cholesterol.(Nutra News You can use)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... A study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Canadian KGK Synergize company, published in the May 12, 2004, issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, identified a class of compounds isolated from orange and tangerine peels that shows promise in animal studies as a ...
Fortifiers weigh in: health-enhancing ingredients play a key role in weight-control products.(ingredient challenges)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Editor's Note: The following article is derived from two recent Mintel (Chicago) U.S. International Consumer Intelligence Reports, "Ingredient Trends" and "Weight Control." See the end of the article for more information. As consumer markets go, one of the largest could be ...
Showcase: vitamins, minerals and omega-3s.(ingredient challenges)
Jun 01, 2004 ... The advantages of using liquid vitamins include no need for high shear to incorporate the vitamins, and no sedimentation during production. Texturant Systems, a business line of Degussa Food Ingredients, is pleased to offer Vitex[TM] GMO Free Liquid Vitamins for the fluid fortification of ...
Acidifiers with culture: from kombucha to sports drinks, and kefir to yogurt, acidifiers enhance the flavor and shelf stability of many fermented foods, which often are as diverse and unique as their origins.(Ingredient challenges: global ingredients in use)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Nearly a dozen new beverages featuring kombucha have been launched in the last year. Kombucha-based drinks feature the kombucha culture, made up of bacteria and yeast, which has been part of Asia's food culture since approximately the second century B.C. Traditionally, the culture finds ...
Not your father's heavy cream.(R&D applications)(Darifair Foods Inc.'s product information of Identi*cal Plus )
Jun 01, 2004; ... The price of cream, already high, is expected to continue to increase. Can you imagine the buzz in the industry if food manufacturers could lock in the price when it was less expensive? What if processors, frustrated with the functionality of heavy dairy cream, were suddenly able to work ...