Prepared Foods back issues from February 2008:
Clarity on calories.(editorial views)(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2008; ... My kids enjoy eating different kinds of foods and have a pretty good understanding of what constitutes a nutritious meal. However, once in the company of their peers, many of their lessons are quickly forgotten. With that scenario in mind, I agreed with the New York City Board ...
Drink for healthier joints?(new product trends)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the U.S. population ages, joint pain and fatigue are growing problems that consumers face. To alleviate the discomfort, many take daily glucosamine dietary supplement pills. Now they have another alternative. The Elations Glucosamine/Chondroitin ...
Fizzy yogurt.(new product trends)(General Mills Inc.)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manufacturers throughout the world have been extremely progressive in developing new yogurt formats, flavors and benefits that appeal to today's consumers. General Mills has taken the Go-Gurt concept and extended it further with the launch of Fizzix. This ...
Dessert in a minute.(new product trends)(portion-control products)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Portion control has continued to be a growing trend for food and beverage products; the most recent illustration is by General Mills under its Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis brand. Initially, the product was introduced in the U.S. in February 2005 with individual single-serve packaging ...
Sugar-free sweetness.(new product trends)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Monin is known for its beverage syrups, which are found in coffeehouses around the world, but it has recently released some gourmet sauces available in indulgent flavors such as dark chocolate, caramel and white chocolate. Each one can be used to top a beverage or even a dessert. ...
Fair assessment.(new product trends)(fair trade products)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Globally, where products are sourced is becoming more and more important to consumers and manufacturers alike. Fair trade products--which ensure ingredients sourced from economically disadvantaged locations are ethically acquired--are growing in ...
Keeping it fair.(new product trends)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... <Pre> Keeping it Fair U.S. New Product Introductions with Fair Trade PositioningJanuary- Sub-category November 20072006 2005 2004 2003 Chocolate confectionery 19 7 15...
Global trends.(new product trends)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Chocolate confectionery is quickly becoming a category similar to wine, where the different variants and subtleties in flavor and texture are discussed at great lengths among epicurean circles in order to establish the category as more gourmet. According to Japanese company Morinaga, the ...
The Hispanic influence.(new product trends)
Feb 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Hispanic population in the U.S. is growing faster than any other major ethnic group, with a combined purchase power of more than $860 billion annually. This leaves the food and beverage industry with tremendous challenges to cater to this important, ...
In the blend.(new product trends: market watch)(grain products)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whole grains continue to make waves in the industry, as well as into a variety of categories. At the same time, companies are going to great efforts to odd health benefits in addition to those found in whole grains. Ronzoni, for example, is ...
Milking it.(new product trends: market watch)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The NPD Group says milk at dinner has declined over the past decade, to the point where 60% of children's dinners do not include milk. Soft drinks and fruit drinks, meanwhile, have surged in popularity, with nearly a third of all children's meals including one or the other. ...
Old faces, new places.(new product trends: market watch)(beverage brands)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Iconic food and beverage brands have developed trust with the consumer. Now, a couple of products are capitalizing on that trust by utilizing industry brands elsewhere. The latest installment of the Monopoly: Here & Now Edition, titled ...
Ever get small?(new product trends: market watch)(National Restaurant Association )(Survey)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Bigger may have been better at one time, but the tide is beginning to turn to smaller as superior. A National Restaurant Association (NRA) survey of 1,282 professional chefs has brought to light that small servings, such as small plates, tapas, mezze and bite-sized desserts, are the ...
Something brewing.(new product trends: market watch)
Feb 01, 2008 ... After years of existing in virtually opposite leagues of the foodservice world, Starbucks and McDonald's have slowly infringed on each other's territory. The former has added drive-through lanes and breakfast sandwiches in recent years, and now, McDonald's is preparing to give the Seattle ...
GTC Nutrition.(THE IN BOX)
Feb 01, 2008 ... GTC Nutrition named Laurie ...
Butterball Farms Inc.(THE IN BOX)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Butterball Farms Inc. welcomed Asim Syed ...
LycoRed Ltd.(THE IN BOX)
Feb 01, 2008 ... LycoRed Ltd. named Andrew Kendrick ...
Naturex acquired Berkem's "Actifs Innovants" division.(THE IN BOX)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Naturex acquired Berkem's "Actifs Innovants" division. This business consists of clinically tested ...
Main Street Ingredients.(THE IN BOX)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Main Street Ingredients promoted ...
Wixon Inc.(THE IN BOX)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Wixon Inc. added Judson ...
Fortitech Europe ApS.(THE IN BOX)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Fortitech Europe ApS appointed Martin ...
The SunOpta Ingredients Group.(THE IN BOX)(Douglas Shreves has been promoted)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The SunOpta Ingredients Group promoted Douglas Shreves to president, replacing Arthur McEvily who has ...
The 10th annual Dairy Ingredients Symposium will be held March 18-19 at Hotel 480 in San Francisco.(THE IN BOX)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The 10th annual Dairy Ingredients Symposium will be held March 18-19 at Hotel 480 in San ...
Sargento Foods Inc.(THE IN BOX)(Chris Meyer has been promoted)(Gary Pruitt has been recognized)(Richard Sternhagen has also been promoted)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Sargento Foods Inc. promoted Chris Meyer to senior engineering manager of facilities, recognized Gary Pruitt as food safety director of quality systems, promoted Richard Sternhagen to ...
Do food labels make a difference? ... Sometimes: the economics behind food labeling provide insight into the dynamics of voluntary and mandatory food labeling and the influence labeling has on consumers' food choices.(new product trends)
Feb 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The following article is an Internet version of an article that first appeared in the November 2007 issue of Amber Waves, which is published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.--Eds. * Competition drives food ...
Chocotherapy: the daily dose of chocolate: everyone seems to love chocolate. With all the positive news about dark chocolate's antioxidant properties, plus the influx of chocolate ingredients on today's menus--from martinis to cheeses--there has never been a better time to explore the delectable attributes of chocolate.(culinary creations)
Feb 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With all the positive information coming out these days about the health benefits of chocolate, one should be sure to have a daily dose of this delectable treat. While doing chocolate research, it is delightful to find that a guilty pleasure becomes like a ...
Think Pink.(On the National Menu)(restaurant menu )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The restaurant menu is seeing pink! According to Mintel Menu Insights, pink ingredients are appearing in restaurant menus across dining segments, menu items and beverages. The most prominent pink ingredient on the menu is pink grapefruit. Clio restaurant ...
Leveraging lemongrass.(On the National Menu)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008; ... Lemongrass is becoming more evident on the restaurant menu, due to the overwhelming popularity of Asian cuisine. According to Mintel Menu Insights, the use of lemongrass has grown by 35% since January 2006. Lemongrass can be found brightening soups, seafood, pasta, desserts and beverages. ...
Savor flavor: a marketplace demanding bolder and more varied options is driving flavor formulators into new realms of innovation. As Prepared Foods' "2008 Flavoring Trends Survey" finds, they are turning to superfruits and authentically ethnic flavors, though concerns abound.
Feb 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When asked which flavors they expected to experience the greatest increase in popularity over the next two years, respondents to Prepared Foods' "2008 Flavoring Trends Survey" listed more than 100 unique flavors, with acai and the wide-ranging notion of ...
Protein ingredients for health and texture: a variety of soy, dairy and egg proteins are available for the food formulator. By understanding the influence of the environment on the protein, the optimum product can be obtained.(ingredient challenges)
Feb 01, 2008; ... Proteins are a component of food products, either because they are naturally present, or because they have been added for a specific reason. The consumption of proteins is required as part of basic health. Beyond this essential requirement, various amino acid-based ingredients can be added ...
Tips and tools for product development: the Prepared Foods' 2007 R&D Applications Seminar-Chicago provided insights into product development issues such as innovation, creating products for kids, labeling changes and considerations for the process of new product development.(R&D Applications Seminar: A practical educational event for formulators)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Innovation and New Product Development Innovation is the introduction of something new, rather than imitation. Innovation can be totally new (breakthrough innovation), an incremental line extension or category innovation (like repositioning). ...
Potent preservatives.(r&d applications)
Feb 01, 2008; ... Nanotechnology is a rapidly evolving and emerging field that refers broadly to applied science and technology that involve matter in the range of 1-100 nanometers--the atomic and molecular scale. There are applications in a variety of fields, including pharmaceuticals (drug delivery) and ...
Innovations in dressings, sauces and dips.(R&D Applications Seminar: A practical educational event for formulators)
Feb 01, 2008; ... Consumer preferences are changing. A few years ago, convenience was the most important feature desired for foods. Today, people are looking for products that are organic, give high energy, are natural and produced from whole grains. Incorporating an ethnic twist to the product certainly ...
Non-traditional twists on ethnic flavors.(r&d applications)
Feb 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "One order of tandoori-style chicken with an ancho chili--with a coconut twist, please." Not only are consumers continuing to be more and more accepting of exotic flavors, but they are now branching out and embracing non-traditional twists on these exotic ...
A pound of garlic.(abstracts)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A generally accepted notion says that it takes 5lbs of fresh garlic to replace 1lb of dehydrated garlic. The Garlic Company has found this is not the case, however, in an independent sensory evaluation of fresh and dehydrated garlic. The National Food ...
Probiotic pros.(abstracts)
Feb 01, 2008 ... A new, patented probiotic with self-affirmed GRAS status has many healthy benefits and applications. GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), from Ganeden Biotech and EL. Thomas, maintains viable cells after surviving harsh manufacturing processes such as high pressure, high heat and ...
Joining forces.(abstracts)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... A new alliance was formed in order to promote patents for application in restructured foods. International Specialty Products (ISP) and the Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation (CATI) will form a partnership to expand the use of ISP's technology into multiple food applications ....
Eight menu trends for 2005.(abstracts)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Everyone's looking for the next breakthrough item, the next mini-burger appetizer, mojito or pomegranate flavor," says Maria Caranfa, director of Mintol Menu Insights, a national restaurant-tracking service. "This year, we expect to see new twists an ...
Veggies go wild.(abstracts)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... A leading flavors manufacturer has created a range of concepts and ingredient solutions to provide great taste while delivering servings of vegetables and fruits in non-traditional applications. WILD Flavors Inc.'s concepts include Asiago Vegetable Trail Mix, Pumpkin-Pineapple Chew made ...
Slow and easy.(abstracts)
Feb 01, 2008 ... A new line of slow-release ingredients helps candy manufacturers to meet their biggest challenge--how to retain taste longer. LycoRed's technologies improve the marketability of gums and candies in a competitive arena where flavor enhancement adds value. LycoRed offers three artificial ...
Soy beautiful.(abstracts)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new range of natural soy isoflavone extracts has been designed for both topical and inside-out beauty applications. Israel's Solbar Plant Extracts from Solbar Industries Ltd. contain phytoestrogens, which have demonstrated important synergistic benefits, ...
Improving gut health.(abstracts)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... New scientific research by the E.U. and Microfunction Project has demonstrated that the composition and activity of gut microflora, which plays an important role in preserving host health, can be improved with the addition of pre- and probiotics. An improvement in biomarkers of ...
Rice is nice.(abstracts)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two research studies suggest that rice is an ideal solution for foodservice operations looking to satisfy growing consumer demand for healthier menu options. The USA Rice Federation's "Attitude and Usage Study" shows that rice is perceived as a nutritious, ...
Healthy dose of protein.(abstracts)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Soy ingredients are an excellent source of protein, and they also are very competitive in terms of cost. Soy is a complete protein and maintains a Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score of 1.0, which shows soy is equivalent to milk, meat or eggs in protein quality, says ...
New name on the list.(abstracts)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has added a gellan gum to the USDA National Organic Program's (NOP) National List. CP Kelco's Gellan Gum, under the KELCOGEL[R] brand, has met the requirements for inclusion into the organic practices under the USDA NOP ....
A healthy citation.(abstracts)
Feb 01, 2008 ... A world-renowned physician and researcher recommends certain products in his chapter on nutrients in his book entitled Ageless Face, Ageless Mind. Nicholas Perricone, M.D., mentions InterHealth's ChromeMate[R] as a superior form of chromium to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, ...
Tea time.(abstracts)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Non-beverage products containing tea-based ingredients outnumber beverage tea offerings on a worldwide basis. A new publication, Tea Ingredients Annual[TM] 2008, from Sage Group LLC, can be referenced throughout the year by purchasing agents, researchers and product formulators requiring ...
Keeping it sweet.(abstracts)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When high-intensity sweeteners like sucralose and aspartame are used in beverages, a lingering sweet taste; bitter, metallic or licorice-like cooling aftertastes; and off-notes may develop. Now, PURAC FIT can be used to mask these notes and enhance ...
Real seafood flavor.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Activ International is a specialty manufacturer of seafood ingredients. Our natural extracts, concentrates and sauce bases will bring out that fresh ocean flavor ...
New brochure discusses benefits of citrus-based pectin.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Minneapolis -- A new brochure from Cargill Texturizing Solutions discusses the benefits of citrus-based pectin products. Long used as a gelling agent in jams and jellies, today pectin is used in a wide variety of food, beverage, ...
All American Foods, Inc.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All American Foods, Inc. offers its Pro Mix[R] product line of innovative dairy and non-dairy ingredients, along with standard commodities. By offering these ingredients, you can be assured you are buying only the nutrients essential to your application ....
Edlong welcomes its new Research Chef Anne Druschitz.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Edlong welcomes its new Research Chef Anne Druschitz. She has previously worked for T. Hasegawa, Turover-Straus Group, and has several years of industry related experience. Anne ...
Bay State Milling.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Where Change Cultivates Opportunity Since 1899, Bay State Milling has proudly provided exceptional quality flour and specialized grain-based food products. It is a commitment that extends beyond our deep ...
Accurately measure food color.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The primary reason why many food companies use HunterLab instrumentation is attributed to the unique optical designs and sample handling techniques the company has developed for the variety of food products. From oils and ...
Ingredients Solutions, Inc. (ISI), a world leader in the development, design and marketing of Specialty Hydrocolloids--alginates, carrageenans, Xanthan Gum and TextuRite[TM]-texture systems, provides solutions for your texture and stability needs.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ingredients Solutions, Inc. (ISI), a world leader in the development, design and marketing of Specialty Hydrocolloids--alginates, carrageenans, Xanthan Gum and TextuRite[TM]-texture systems, provides solutions for your texture and stability needs. ISI's ...
Flavors with a natural advantage.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nikken Foods USA, Inc. has manufacturing and distribution facilities around the world producing the widest variety of natural savory flavors and soy sauce powders available anywhere. Since 1964, the company ...
Milei is dedicated to innovation and service.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Milei is dedicated to innovation and service. The Company is a leader in whey components technology and offers various whey and milk products/fractions tailor made to meet each customers needs. Milei is located in ...
SunOpta Ingredients Group.(Supplier Literature)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SunOpta Ingredients Group is the world's largest producer of oat fiber. We also offer soy fiber, stabilized brans (oat, wheat, corn) and wheat germ, ingredient systems, specialty starches, and dry sweeteners (molasses and honey). SunOpta fibers enhance ...