Prepared Foods back issues from August 2006:
Tracking techniques, tactics & trends.(editorial views)(International MultiFoods Corp. Prepared Foods Div.)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Prepared Foods' second annual R&D Applications Seminars, with nearly 100 presentations, will be held September 11-12, 2006, at the Wyndham Northwest Chicago, in Itasca, III. Following on the heels of the highly successful 2005 conference, presentations are designed with the ...
Uncompromising taste.(editorial views)(Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)
Aug 01, 2006; ... The IFT show in Orlando had a plethora of suppliers touting ingredients that focused on fitness, weight and overall health. The foods sampled boasted good doses of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, prebiotics and probiotics, proteins, fibers and other elements to promote healthful ...
Elegant dessert bars to go.(Hitting the Shelves)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Godiva is world-renowned not only for fine premium chocolates, but also for delectable ice creams. This new treat, Godiva Ice Cream Bars, brings together the perfect blend of both. Two flavors round out the collection: White Chocolate Raspberry (creamy white chocolate ice cream ...
Taste the rainbow and ice cream, too!(Hitting the Shelves)(Masterfoods Ltd. launches cancy ice cream)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... With only a few notable flavor changes to the Skittles brand over the past few years, Masterfoods once again has set out to broaden its flavor horizons. Earlier this year saw the launch of the popular candy in ice cream flavors, some including caramel ripple, chocolate and orange vanilla ....
Yo! Crunch on a new addition.(Yofarm Corp. introduces YoCrunch Lowfat Blueberry Yogurt with Grape-Nuts cereal)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Signaling the first co-branded cereal venture, YoFarm presents its YoCrunch Lowfat Blueberry Yogurt with Grape-Nuts cereal. The company is known for teaming with various confectionery brands to create a fun snack, but this release is fun and exceptionally nutritious. By working ...
Double trouble.(Gumlink introduces sugarfree chewing gum)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Gumlink, a company based in Denmark, has introduced to the States its collection of two-layer compressed chewing gum. Claimed to be superior in both taste and texture, the unique double-layer structure combines a layer of chewing gum and a hard compressed mint. The line includes ...
Thinking low.(Bimbo Bakeries USA introduces nutritional breads)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Consumers are demanding more nutrition in all areas of the grocery store, and those expectations have grown to encompass the baked goods aisle. With this in mind, Bimbo Bakeries U.S.A. has introduced a couple of bread lines with an enhanced nutritional positioning. The first, ...
Beverage products scorecard.(Hitting the Shelves)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... <Pre> Beverage Products Scorecard Total U.S. Introductions (New Variety, New Product/Range Extension or New Formulation) by Various Categories Jan.-June 2006 2005 2004 Beer44 ...
Global trends.(KitKat Fruits Parfait)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Nestle in Japan continues to innovate and expand its KitKat range. This time, it introduces KitKat Fruits Parfait, a limited edition featuring crunchy fruit chips and made with actual fruity ingredients such as strawberries, oranges, banana puree and fruit juice concentrates (e.g., ...
In the dark.(Masterfood dark chocolate offerings)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... No doubt benefiting from an increasingly healthful perception among consumers, dark chocolate can be found in a number of Masterfoods' latest offerings. Noting the sales success of Dark Chocolate M&M's during its promotion coinciding with Star Wars: Episode III, the M&M's brand has ...
Another year bolder.(new product trends: market watch)(All Candy Expo )(Industry overview)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... This year's All Candy Expo held at McCormick Place in Chicago provided a glimpse of the bold efforts being made by candy manufacturers. Bold would be the most accurate term for most of those efforts, since that particular descriptor could be found throughout the expo hall on items ranging ...
More things change.(Seeds of Change frozen foods)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Consumers continue to embrace the concept of organic food items, and manufacturers are responding in all areas of the supermarket, including the frozen food aisles. Seeds of Change, for, example, has augmented its organic frozen entrees with Spicy Yucatan Frijoles & Vegetables, ...
Mixups.(beverage market analysis)(Brief article)(Market overview)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Beverage companies realize consumers are looking for a little something extra, be it an added element to "personalize" the drink or an option exclusive to restaurants that will not be available on grocery shelves. The latter is Coca-Cola's choice. The Atlanta giant has ...
Plenty to go around.(obesity reasons listed)
Aug 01, 2006 ... While much of the blame for the global obesity crisis has been leveled at the food industry, some researchers have instead taken issue with largely sedentary lifestyles and a general lack of exercise. However, a report in July's International Journal of Obesity suggests a number of other ...
A place of their own.(new product trends: market watch)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Consumers of today largely ignore the stigma of private label products: certainly, a much wider section of the public accepts these products than they did the "generic" items on store shelves a couple of decades ago. Put simply, private label has evolved into a premium, something a growing ...
Kraft Foods Inc. replaced embattled chief executive Roger Deromedi with Irene B. Rosenfeld.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Kraft Foods Inc. replaced embattled chief executive Roger Deromedi with ...
Frutarom USA Inc. announced that Michael Britten-Kelly is assuming a new position at Frutarom USA as the company's vice president, Research & Development.(THE IN BOX)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Frutarom USA Inc. announced that Michael Britten-Kelly is assuming a new position at Frutarom USA as the company's vice president, Research ...
Solae LLC launched SoleCina.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Solae LLC launched SoleCina, a meat substitute or additive product which ...
Tata Coffee Ltd. agreed to buy the Eight O'Clock Coffee Company.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Tata Coffee Ltd. agreed to buy the Eight O'Clock Coffee ...
Nestle SA is purchasing weight-loss company Jenny Craig.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Nestle SA is purchasing weight-loss ...
The Hain Celestial Group acquired the Linda McCartney brand (under license) frozen meat-free business from the H.J. Heinz Co.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The Hain Celestial Group acquired the Linda McCartney brand (under license) frozen meat-free business from ...
Wendy's announced a switch to non-hydrogenated oil.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Wendy's announced a switch to non-hydrogenated oil in a move ...
Cold Stone Creamery entered into a deal with Target Corp.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Cold Stone Creamery entered into a deal with Target Corp ....
Javo Beverage Co. Inc. and 7-Eleven Inc. are launching a line of fountain-dispensed specialty iced coffee.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Javo Beverage Co. Inc. and 7-Eleven Inc. are launching a line of ...
Starbucks Corp. announced it will introduce at least one drink every season.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Starbucks Corp. announced it will introduce at least one ...
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is testing a new coffee-flavored gum.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is testing a new ...
Technomic announced the "practice acquisition" of Mount Vernon Strategies.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Technomic announced the "practice acquisition" of Mount Vernon Strategies, a ...
Organic Valley Family of Farms has broken ground.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Organic Valley Family of Farms has broken ground on the ...
The American Institute of Baking (AIB) has awarded the Superior rating to Nielsen-Massey Vanillas.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The American Institute of Baking (AIB) has awarded the Superior rating ...
Southeastern Mills Inc. acquired Sportsman's Recipes Inc.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Southeastern Mills Inc ....
Anheuser-Busch secured alcohol category exclusivity during NBC broadcasts of Super Bowl XLIII in 2009 and Super Bowl XLVI in 2012.(THE IN BOX)(Anheuser-Busch Inc.)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Anheuser-Busch secured alcohol category exclusivity during NBC broadcasts of Super Bowl XLIII in 2009 and Super ...
D.D. Williamson.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... D.D. Williamson named Margaret A. Lawson ...
Schwan's Global Food Service Inc.(THE IN BOX)(reorganization and restructuring)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The Schwan Food Company announced it has reorganized the company's foodservice divisions: Calvin Brink was named president of Schwan's Global Food Service Inc. In addition, the role of Schwan's Food Service Inc. has been expanded to include marketing dessert products to ...
CP Kelco announced immediate plans to expand capacity.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... CP Kelco announced immediate plans to expand capacity of its ...
Stonyfield Europe, a new organic dairy firm co-owned by U.S.-based Stonyfield Farm Inc. and Paris-based Groupe DANONE.(THE IN BOX)(Gleniskjust)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Stonyfield Europe, a new organic dairy firm co-owned by U.S.-based Stonyfield Farm Inc. and Paris-based Groupe DANONE, with respectively 20% and 80% equity ...
McCormick & Company spent $97 million.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... McCormick & Company spent $97 million for the ...
LycoRed announced the acquisition of the assets and business.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... LycoRed announced the acquisition of the ...
Main Street Ingredients.(THE IN BOX)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Main Street Ingredients promoted Mike Homewood to sales manager of Custom Manufactured Products, a newly formed ...
Midwest Ingredients announced the launch of a new consulting division.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Midwest Ingredients announced the launch of a new ...
Archer Daniels Midland Company announced the formation of a joint venture between ADM, Matsutani Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. and Matsutani America Inc.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Archer Daniels Midland Company announced the formation of a joint venture between ADM, Matsutani Chemical Industry Co ....
The 2005 Global Management Award was presented to Takasago Flavors U.S.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The 2005 Global Management Award was presented to Takasago Flavors U.S., the ...
Charter Baking Company completed the acquisition of Superior Bakery Inc.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Charter Baking Company completed the acquisition of ...
Citroil Enterprises Inc.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Citroil Enterprises Inc. launched its ...
Sabra.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Sabra appointed John Mcguckin as ...
The Synergy Company added several key employees: Steven Lattey as director of Raw Materials for Synergy Production Laboratories.(THE IN BOX)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The Synergy Company added several key employees: Steven Lattey as director of Raw Materials for Synergy ...
Ruiz Foods.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... F. Bryce Ruiz was appointed president ...
Nature's Path Foods.(THE IN BOX)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Nature's Path Foods promoted Chip Goble to vice president of North American Sales, Jeff Davis to U.S. national sales ...
Hill and Valley.(THE IN BOX)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Hill and Valley hired Jason Bristol to the newly ...
Mastertaste Inc.(THE IN BOX)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Mastertaste Inc. named Dr. Markus Eckert vice president of technical for Flavors, North America, Juan Varela vice president of global key accounts for the ...
Word of mouth marketing: what makes a product worth talking about?(new product trends: market watch)
Aug 01, 2006 ... At Prepared Foods' 2006 New Products Conference, speaker Terry Pittman, executive director, Consumer Insights and Innovation Frameworks, AOL, LLC, will provide an "outside the industry" perspective analyzing a key component of many new product successes. People tell others when ...
Making taste claims: between product development and effective marketing is the murky, often confounding world of regulations.(regulations)
Aug 01, 2006; ... A creative, cost-effective product formulation emerges from the test kitchen, the consumer panels are off-the-charts, and marketing is ready to showcase the new product using a claim that conveys an irresistible taste. From test kitchens, brand managers and advertising agency conference ...
Reigning men: over the past 20 years, men have increasingly shopped for groceries, sometimes with a female-prescribed list, but more often on a routine purchasing excursion for themselves or their family. Supermarkets and products generally have been geared toward women, but certain tactics, features, flavors and ingredients might help lure the lads.(Cover story)
Aug 01, 2006; ... As recently as a generation ago, men's presence in the grocery store was limited at best, but that role has been undergoing a change for the last 20 years, to the point now that men claim to do close to two-thirds of the typical family shopping, according to marketing firm Vertis. ...
Sarah Coulter, Ph.D. Food Technology Specialist.(Modified atmosphere packaging to maintain quality of food)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Q How can I retain the quality of my packaged food? A Food products spoil differently, whether through microbial growth, discoloration, oxidation or even moisture loss. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a way to help preserve the quality of packaged food. By replacing the ...
From Mandarin to Szechuan: China is taking a lead role on the world business stage. What style of Chinese cuisine might become the next big trend?(ingredient challenges: the chef's edge)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Gourmet Chinese cuisine is growing in popularity, driven by China's huge and continuing international economic growth. Which of China's many ancient culinary styles will be most likely to become the next big trend? America's culinary savvy consumers have begun to develop preferences ...
Frying fats: understanding chemical processes occurring during frying and the methods used to control oil degradation can greatly improve product flavor and shelflife.(ingredient challenges)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The following article has been condensed and adapted from Lipid Oxidation by Edwin N. Frankel, Chapter 12, "Frying Fats." For more information, see this article's end.--Eds. Deep-fat frying is perhaps the most complex of food processing operations because of the multiplicity of ...
Enrichment and health claims: what can be said about products with added calcium, omega-3s, chromium picolinate and other nutrients?(ingredient challenges)
Aug 01, 2006; ... As nutrition continues to drive innovation, the ever-present question is simple: What claims can l make? There are many practical challenges from a product development/palatability standpoint in regards to developing new or reformulated foods with added nutrients such as calcium, omega-3 ...
Protein proposals: wedding dietary proteins to nutritional and functional benefits requires knowledge of current scientific studies, awareness of consumer priorities along with proteins' functional capabilities in high-demand applications.(ingredient challenges)
Aug 01, 2006; ... The days when athletes and bodybuilders bulked up by drinking a cup of egg whites are not too far-gone. Additionally, vegetarians still rely on textured proteins for meat substitutes. All the same, after the advent of low-carb/high-protein diets, the variety, quality and usefulness of ...
Textured soy concentrates.(Solbar Industries Ltd. introduces Contex)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Solbar Industries Ltd. offers meat and vegetarian producers all the benefits of Contex textured soy concentrates: absorption of natural flavors, retention of structural properties during heal processing and freezing, high protein and extremely low fat. Contex is available in n wide ...
Proteins found in egg white and yolk.(Showcase: Proteins)
Aug 01, 2006 ... The functional attributes that make eggs a desirable ingredient come from proteins found in egg white and yolk. Whites are an excellent foaming agent and, when heated, the proteins coagulate to form a stable foam structure. A combination of proteins and phospholipids present in the yolk ...
Functionally designed whey protein concentrate.(Showcase: Proteins)
Aug 01, 2006 ... As formulators focus on the development of nutraceutical and healthier functional foods, the active ingredients utilized frequently result in less than optimal mouthfeel at the point of consumption. A proven approach to rebuilding desirable mouthfeel in many types of products is the use of ...
Textured Vegetable Protein.(Showcase: Proteins)
Aug 01, 2006 ... ULTRA-SOY[R] Textured Vegetable Protein is a dry soy product which, when hydrated, has the laminar, fibrous texture of meat. The ingredient is available in numerous shapes, sizes and colors to fit on assortment of applications. Adding ULTRA-SOY can increase product yields and improve ...
A family of functional proteins from yellow peas delivers unique nutritional value and excellent functional properties.(Showcase: Proteins)
Aug 01, 2006 ... A family of functional proteins from yellow peas delivers unique nutritional value and excellent functional properties. NUTRALYS[R] can be used in many applications including meat and fish products, prepared meals, bakery and snack products. With 85% protein and a rich amino acid profile, ...
Winning wheys in bars and beverages: whey protein is the new "hot" ingredient being used in many health/wellness products. The benefits of whey protein range from scientific claims of increased muscle mass to its flexibility and good taste.(ingredient challenges)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Manufacturers across all product segments are using whey proteins as they create products to meet consumer demand for healthy foods and beverages. Last year, 1,763 products in the U.S. and 6,435 worldwide were introduced with whey ingredients, according to Mintel International's Global New ...
Organic flavors, Au Naturel.(organic food additives)
Aug 01, 2006; ... Flavor chemists literally turn to nature when searching for solutions in their development of organic ingredients to ensure compliance with stringent organic regulations. Organic flavors and ingredients manufactured according to standards specified by the National Organic Program (NOP) may ...
Protein in context.(Solbar Ind. Ltd range of products)(Company overview)
Aug 01, 2006 ... Texture is a key sensory aspect that determines food enjoyment. There are many reasons why manufacturers substitute textured soy protein concentrates and flours into snacks, meat, poultry and fish. Beyond increasing yields, textured proteins can reduce saturated fat and add important ...