Prepared Foods back issues from November 2006:
Gastronomie Moleculaire.(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2006; ... My happiest moments with Prepared Foods are when I'm introduced to an innovative idea or a new way of looking at something. This happened when I ran across the term Gastronomie Moleculaire. Molecular gastronomy is defined by Wikipedia as "the application of science to culinary practice and ...
Natural, any way you slice it: responding to foodservice consumers' demands for a wider selection of natural items, Hormel Foods implemented a new technology to present a natural line of sliced meats and, in the process, displayed the teamwork and innovativeness that were key to its 2006 Spirit of Innovation Award--Foodservice.(2006 foodservice annual: spirit of innovation awards--foodservice)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Consumer demand for natural products continues to grow. Wal-Mart, for example, is investing $500 million in sustainability projects, including purchasing wild-caught salmon direct from fishermen. The demand has trickled into the organic side of the business, with certain segments--notably ...
Feeling puckish.(2006 foodservice annual: market watch)(Wolfgang Puck Worldwide Inc.)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Wolfgang Puck is one of the world's best-known chefs and restaurateurs, and he has developed quite a presence on grocery store shelves. Now, he is joining with one of the nation's frozen food leaders to deliver a gourmet frozen pizza. Wolfgang Puck Worldwide and Schwan's ...
Popping time.(making frozen pizza in a revolutionary way)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Frozen pizzas may not be particularly new to store shelves. For that matter, licensing of well-known restaurant brands is not a terribly new concept, either. However, a recent launch of a restaurant-branded frozen pizza does have an innovation which seems simple but may prove ...
Good for what ales you.(2006 foodservice annual: market watch)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Last year saw the introduction of Anheuser-Busch's seasonal beer program. The company offered a variety of ales coinciding with various seasons--Bourbon Cask Ale in the winter, Spring Heat Spiced Wheat, Beach Bum Blonde Ale in the summer and Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale in the fall ....
Have heart.(Mars Inc. launches CocoaVia Milk Chocolate)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... The health benefits of dark chocolate unearthed in recent years surprised many people, pleasantly so. Mars Inc. is hoping to bring many of those same healthful qualities to milk chocolate. The company's cocoa-research program has developed CocoaVia Milk Chocolate, promising a ...
Trends in Prepared Foods for foodservice: in Prepared Foods' second annual "Foodservice Product Development Trends Survey," food manufacturers point to issues and developments in products for restaurants and institutions.(2006 foodservice annual)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Get into office by 7:30 a.m. Attend Team Meeting Update from 8-9 a.m. Write up project update. Attend packaging meeting. Stop by lab to check on samples. Grab quick lunch. Conduct conference call with plants. Deal with new issues affecting start-up timetables. Finally leave office at 6:30 ...
Coming together: chefs from the four corners of the earth gather at the annual American Culinary Federation's national convention. Four hot trends are defined.(2006 foodservice annual)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Nearly 2,000 successful professional chefs attended this year's American Culinary Federation (ACF) national conference in Philadelphia. Culinarians from all four ACF regions (Northeastern, Southwestern, Central and Western) meet once a year to share experiences. Most importantly, they meet ...
Mixing it up: one major manufacturer goes the culinary route, while blends are seemingly everywhere. However, perhaps most notably, young people are the focus of interest.(Coca-Cola Co.)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Of all the foodservice beverage news over the past year, the most unexpected may have been a pairing between the Coca-Cola Company and the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). The drink giant partnered with CIA to design specialty beverages that combine unusual flavors that can be paired ...
Mini delights: desserts are heading in every direction possible. They are becoming simpler and more exotic, as well as sweeter and saltier. However, the indulgent pleasures that they invoke continue to remain the same.(2006 foodservice annual)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Suzy Badaracco, a trends forecaster and founder of Culinary Tides, cannot count the number of times that she has offered to share a dessert because she did not want to eat the entire thing. She is not alone. It is likely that many dessert eaters are accustomed to sharing desserts. ...
Redefining dinner: whether the occasion is breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a simple snack, people from all economic classes believe they are entitled to reasonably priced meals made quickly with fresh and exotic ingredients. As a result, restaurateurs are redefining the concept of the main course.(2006 foodservice annual)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Across the U.S., restaurant patrons are demanding high-quality ingredients not only in fine dining establishments, but also at their local burger hangout. The reaction by restaurateurs has been to scale-up their menus. It has also resulted in competition between restaurant categories. As ...
Pouring on light and exotic: salads and salad dressings reflect broader food trends such as interest in premium and more complex products, as well as calorie control.(2006 foodservice annual)
Nov 01, 2006; ... If it is true that "you are what you eat," then consumers flocking to the myriad salad offerings in restaurants these days are so complex that Freud would have a field day trying to discern their underlying natures. Salads and salad dressings have become so varied in their ...
Showcase: foodservice ingredients.(2006 foodservice annual)
Nov 01, 2006 ... In this supplier section, the Prepared Foods editors present ingredients to assist food manufacturers' R&D personnel develop restaurant-quality foods. We hope our selection of items is helpful to you. Please contact the supplier directly for more information.--Eds. A leading ...
Break out the grill.(grilling methods innovated by Kraft Food Ingredients gain popularity)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Americans have fallen in love with grilled foods. "The grilling food category is ripe for innovation in flavors and preparation techniques," reports Maria Caranfa, director of Mintel's Menu Insights. "Brighter tastes and innovative grilling flavors are providing more versatility on ...
Cutting into value.(r&d applications)
Nov 01, 2006; ... In 2004, there were more than one billion steak servings in commercial restaurants alone, reports NPD Foodworld. Consumer demand for beef increased 22% between 1998 and year-end 2005, according to the Cattlemen's Beef Board. That interest may have been influenced by the ...
Away with the salt shaker.(abstracts)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Although salt is required for the human body, over-consumption of sodium can lead to health risks like high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack and high cholesterol. Salt replacers from Systems International Inc. (SSI) act as flavor enhancers, adding to the perception of salt while ...
Natural meat topping line.(abstracts)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... A new line of four fully-cooked meat toppings has been launched: Italian sausage, seasoned ground beef, sliced Canadian-style bacon and pepperoni. NaturaSelect[TM] products from Burke Corporation are made from premium-quality, natural fresh pork and beef and are minimally processed with no ...
Intense flavor and aroma.(abstracts)(SpringThyme Oils Ltd. )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Intensely flavored infused oils are creative food ingredients. Natural culinary ingredients from SpringThyme Oils Ltd. are created by permeating healthy edible oils such as olive oil and sunflower oil with fresh herbs, spices, vegetables and fruits, using a proprietary process. Among the ...
Working with almonds.(abstracts)
Nov 01, 2006 ... The Almond Sensory Lexicon, introduced by the Almond Board of California, adds an important new benchmark to ingredient knowledge and product formulation. The first of its kind for the tree nut category, the lexicon was commissioned to satisfy a need for this important sensory tool ...
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.(THE IN BOX)(appointed Esat Sezer )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... * Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. named Esat Sezer senior vice president and chief information officer. Later this year, Coke plans to introduce Enviga, a ...
Hormel Foods Corp.(THE IN BOX)(appoints Jody H. Feragen )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... * Hormel Foods Corp. announced the planned retirement of Michael J. McCoy, executive vice president and chief ...
PepsiCo.(THE IN BOX)(John Compton appointed as CEO)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... * PepsiCo has restructured its North American businesses and has named John Compton to the new post of CEO of North ...
Kraft Foods Inc.(THE IN BOX)(appointment of Jeri Finard, Rick Searer and David Brearton)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... * Kraft Foods Inc.'s new chief executive named her management team. Jeri Finard was named to the new position of chief marketing officer. Rick Searer was named president of Kraft North America Commercial ....
Sargento Foods Inc. made several important additions to its team: Gail Lione will replace board member Robert H. Leverenz as he retires.(THE IN BOX)(Anthony M. Benedict)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... * Sargento Foods Inc. made several important additions to its team: Gail Lione will replace board ...
Arista Industries announced the launch of their new website (www.aristaindustries.com).(THE IN BOX)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... * Arista Industries announced the launch of their new website (www.aristaindustries.com). The site is simple to navigate and designed to enable ...
Tully's Coffee.(THE IN BOX)
Nov 01, 2006 ... * John Dresel, president and COO of Tully's Coffee, will be leaving ...
Website for rice recipes and more.(abstracts)
Nov 01, 2006 ... The USA Rice Federation announced a major new web-based initiative in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). USA Rice's MenuRice.com website for foodservice professionals was launched during the CIA's Flavor, Quality & American Menus leadership forum, of which ...
Meaty, savory flavors.(abstracts)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Bell Flavors & Fragrances creates a wide variety of meat and savory flavors that can be customized to fit your product needs. Drawing from more than 50 years of savory R&D experience, Bell also specializes in salt reduction flavors that may be used in a variety of ...
Better burgers.(abstracts)
Nov 01, 2006 ... While hamburgers oil buns remain the most popular sandwich in America, casual dining restaurants are trying other breads, toppings and flavorings. A concept test by the NPD Group suggests that for casual dining restaurants, bigger burgers appear to be favored, consumers definitely like ...
More is better.(abstracts)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Brand use by licensed companies remains a leading method for delivering the message of increased fruit and vegetable consumption for better health. In anticipation of the Fruits & Veggies--More Matters[TM] consumer launch in March 2007, Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) encourages ...
Hitting a high note with flavor.(abstracts)(Belgian chocolate from Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate offers chocolatiers and pastry chefs Veliche, an exquisite new line of 100% Belgian chocolate that tastes divine. Manufactured in Belgium, Veliche chocolate is made with vanilla and non-alkalized liquor, making it naturally flavored. The products ...
Halt the salt.(abstracts)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... In the U.S., over 80% of salt intake comes from processed food. A concerted effort from 194 medical in 48 countries is intended experts to pressure food companies into reducing dietary salt intake in order to lower blood pressure, with the stated aim of preventing over 2.5 million deaths a ...
Innophos.(Web Locator)(introduced food grade phosphates )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... www.innophos.com Innophos offers a complete range of food grade phosphates for baking, beverage, dairy, nutritional products, meat, seafood, and poultry applications. As industry partners, Innophos ...
Northland Organic.(Web Locator)(Non-GMO seeds)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... www.northlandorganic.com Northland Organic Foods and Northland Seed & Grain offer Certified Organic and Conventional Non-GMO seeds, raw materials and food/feed ingredients. Our IP PURE[R] brand reflects ...
Todhunter Foods.(Web Locator)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... www.todhunter.com Todhunter Foods is a manufacturer and bottler of cooking wines, vinegar, and juices. The company produces a full line of conking wine, burgundy, Chablis, and sauterne Other wines produced are red grape cooking wine, white grape cooking wine, apple wine, ...
D.D. Williamson.(Web Locator)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... info@ddwilliamson.com. D.D. Williamson, the world leader in caramel color, now offers a broad spectrum of natural colors. A trusted and recognized provider of color solutions to ...
Gum Technology Corporation.(Web Locator)
Nov 01, 2006 ... www.gumtech.com Gum Technology's website offers a glimpse into gum blends, stabilizers and their characteristics and applications. The Learn More section provides an educational and ...
P.L. Thomas.(Web Locator)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... www.plthomas.com Known for expertise in hydrocolloids (gums), textural solutions, botanical extracts and specialty nutraceuticals, PLT is dedicated to securing the highest quality raw materials. PLT serves the food and beverage industry ...
The Food Source.(Web Locator)
Nov 01, 2006 ... www.foodsourceinc.com BUYING POWER It's a simple business concept ... improve your buying power and gain market share with The Food Source Sourcing ingredients from The Food Source gives you the buying power to compete on a new level, because our high volume purchasing power ...
Watson Inc.(Web Locator)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... www.watson-inc.com Watson is one of the highest quality suppliers of products and services geared to enhancing human health and nutrition around the world. We are a leader in developing custom nutrient blends for the food and pharmaceutical ...
WILD Flavors, Inc.(Web Locator)
Nov 01, 2006 ... www.wildflavors.com WILD Flavors, Inc. delivers flavors, colors, ingredients and process technology to the food and beverage industries. Along with this expertise, WILD ...