Stagnito's New Products Magazine back issues from November 2003:
What's 'new'?(Editorial)(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2003; ... Throughout the industry events, conferences and conventions that I've attended this fall, I've asked people to give me their definition of a new product. I wasn't looking for a hard and fast definition (good thing), but I was curious if a consensus existed among the food ...
Minute Maid introduces Heart Wise.(Industry Watch)(Minute Maid Co.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... As high cholesterol in the United States reaches near epidemic levels, Coca-Cola's Minute Maid Co. introduces Heart Wise, the first orange juice proven to help lower cholesterol. In a recent clinical study conducted at a major medical center, participants significantly lowered their LDL ...
Stonyfield Farm.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Stonyfield Farm, Londonderry, N.H., recently introduced Moo-la-la creamy organic yogurt in response to consumer demand for healthier organic snacks and treats. Stonyfield Farm Moo-la-la is the only ...
Tillamook County Creamery Association.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Tillamook County Creamery Association, Tillamook, Ore., introduced Tilla-Moos, individually-wrapped 0.75-ounce portions of Tillamook cheese that are sold in 10-pack bags called Pack-it-Pals. The ...
New products through October 2003.(Industry Watch)(food industry)(Illustration)
Nov 01, 2003 ... <Pre> NEW PRODUCT COUNTS BY CATEGORY YTD THROUGHYTD THROUGH 10/31/2003 10/31/2002 FOODS REPORTS SKUS REPORTS SKUS BABY FOOD ...
Kellogg Co.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., introduced two new cereals, Kellogg's Special K Vanilla Almond and Kellogg's Fruit Harvest Peach Strawberry. The new Special K Vanilla Almond features crispy rice ...
Lake Champlain Chocolates.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington, Vt., introduced the Small World Chocolates line including Truffles, Chocolates and Sensations. Appealing to the growing number of chocolate connoisseurs in ...
Pillsbury.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Pillsbury, Minneapolis, recently introduced a line of cookie kits including 12 ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough rounds, a pouch of Gold Medal Frosting and 12 colorful Looney Tunes Edible Image Decorations. Kids can choose from four different edible ...
Emerald Spirits Inc.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Emerald Spirits Inc., San Francisco, announced the launch of a new signature product, Emerald Vodka. Imported from Canada, Emerald Vodka is the first ultra premium ...
Deans Foods.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Deans Foods, Minneapolis, recently launched Land O'Lakes milk in an "easy pour" gallon bottle in Twin Cities metro area markets. The re-designed gallon incorporates a stabilizing thumb groove and handle, making it easier to maneuver. The new ...
Cadbury Schweppes.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Cadbury Schweppes, London, via its Snapple Division, recently launched a limited edition beverage called Snapple Pie, which encompasses ...
Ingredient watch.(new product introductions for meat substitutes)
Nov 01, 2003 ... With congress debating healthier menus in schools and an obesity story in seemingly every newspaper every day, it's no surprise that meat substitutes are in demand like never before. Year to date, new product introductions for meat substitutes are up 20%. A new trend in this category is an ...
Creating Hispanic menus the American way!(Foodservice Dish)
Nov 01, 2003; ... One doesn't need to study Census Bureau statistics to realize that the fastest growing portion of the population is Hispanic. Simply look around at local restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, schools, etc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Currently, 13 percent of the U.S ....
Boyd Coffee Co.(Foodservice: Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Boyd Coffee Co., Portland, Ore., recently introduced Coffee House Steamers coffee drinks. Coffee House Steamers come in an array of non-caffeinated flavors including French ...
Catelli Brothers Inc.(Foodservice: Briefs)(Osso Bucco)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Catelli Brothers Inc., Collingswood, N.J., introduced a fully cooked Osso Bucco (veal shin) line for foodservice. Osso Bucco is considered a gourmet entree served in the classic Italian style. It's a ...
Fishery Products International.(Foodservice: Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Fishery Products International, Danvers, Mass., created a guide of ideas to help foodservice operators create new dishes that ...
Jack in the Box.(Foodservice: Briefs)(Foodmaker Inc. Jack in the Box Div.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Jack in the Box restaurants is promoting its latest burger creation, the Turkey Jack. The sandwich features a turkey ...
Levonian Brothers Inc.(Foodservice: Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Levonian Brothers Inc., Wooster, Ohio, recently created Certified Angus Beef brand prime roast beef, pastrami ...
Outback Steakhouse.(Foodservice: Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Outback Steakhouse, Tampa, Fla., confirmed that it will launch a casual-dining Asian restaurant concept in 2004 ...
Phillips Foods Inc. and Seafood Restaurants.(Foodservice: Briefs)(Phillips Foods Inc.)(Seafood Restaurants NW L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Phillips Foods Inc. and Seafood Restaurants, Baltimore, Md., recently made its Boardwalk Crab Cakes available for retail outlets. The ...
McDonald's Corp.(Foodservice: Briefs)(coffee bars)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... McDonald's Corp., Oak Brook, Ill., announced that it will test market a string of coffee bars called McCafes in an attempt ...
New products via foodservice distributors.(Foodservice Dish)
Nov 01, 2003; ... If an operator with purchasing clout elects to feature a product on a menu, he can specify a certain product or brand be delivered to units. Usually, clout comes from total sales volume and the overall worth of the operator as a distributor customer. Only larger chains or ...
Peep Hearts.(New Products)(Just Born Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Just Born recently introduced new packaging and product shapes for its marshmallow Peeps. For Valentine's Day 2004, Just Born has packaged two heart-shaped Peeps together. The sweet treats are covered in a pink-colored sugar and are appropriately co-joined for the Valentine's Day holiday. ...
New tea flavors.(New Products)(Celestial Seasonings Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Every day we learn more about the health benefits of tea. Tea may help prevent bad breath, cancer, lower cholesterol and fight against heart disease. Celestial Seasonings recently launched a variety of new, healthful teas using exotic herbs, fruits and spices from around the world to ...
Hispanic snack cakes.(New Products)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Flowers Foods recently introduced the first full line of snack cakes created by a U.S. wholesale baker to appeal to the growing Latino and Hispanic market. The company is launching the snack cakes under the Tesoritos (Little Treasures) and Pan Dulce de Mi Casa (Sweet Bread from My House) ...
Jubelale.(New Products)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Deschutes Brewery recently introduced a limited edition variety of microbrew called Jubelale. The specialty beer is deemed a "Festive Winter Ale" by the brewery and features packaging depicting a snow scene through a window with poinsettias in the foreground ....
Snickers Marathon.(New Products)(Masterfoods USA)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Masterfoods USA is keeping an old name for a new product, Snickers Marathon, and is promising much of the same chocolate and gooey caramel flavor. Adding vitamins, minerals and a blend of protein may help get rid of one traditional ingredient for some buyers: guilt. The two-ounce Marathon ...
Mexican Rice Sides.(New Products)(Lipton Co)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Mexican Rice Sides are the newest edition to Lipton's Sides line. Rice, orzo and bell peppers are blended to create the new Lipton offering. Seasonings from the Knorr brand are also used in the rice dish. The Mexican Rice Sides take 12 to 14 minutes to prepare in a microwave and roughly ...
All Mine Half Pints.(New Products)(Perry's Ice Cream Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Responding to research that "consumers don't always want to share" their favorite flavors, Perry's has rolled out individual half-pint servings of its ice cream in five flavors, with more to follow based on demand. They are available in grocery and convenience stores. Varieties of All Mine ...
Fruit Double Dip.(New Products)(Bogdon Candy Co. )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Bogdon's new candy treat, Fruit Double Dip, is made with real fruit and double dipped in a creamy, chocolatey coating. Each candy stick contains 16 calories and is described as a light, convenient snack. Fruit Double Dips are available in four flavors: Orange, Strawberry, Raspberry and ...
Jarlsberg cheeses.(New Products)(Norseland Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Jarlsberg cheeses now sport revamped packaging--8-ounce resealable plastic pouches in red for the regular line and blue for reduced-calorie Lite, with 10 slices per package. The Lite version has 25 fewer calories and less than half the fat of regular Jarlsberg. ...
Single serve chai.(New Products)(Oregon Chai Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Oregon Chai introduced ready-to-drink chai tea lattes and have made them available at up to 5,300 participating 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout the United States. Chai is the fastest-growing segment in the tea category and ready-to-drink beverages are one of the biggest trends in ...
Morning Graham-Whiches.(New Products)(U.S. Mills Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... New Morning Graham-Whiches are graham sandwich cookies made with organic ingredients, and have no hydrogenated oils or trans fats. In three different varieties--Honey Graham and Peanut Butter Creme, Honey Graham and Vanilla Creme, and Chocolate Graham and Peanut Butter Creme--the cookies ...
Fully Cooked Ground Beef.(New Products)(Link Snacks Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Jack Link's Fully Cooked Ground Beef is packaged in a nonrefrigerated pouch and contains the equivalent of one pound of fresh, uncooked ground beef. The meat comes from lean cuts of 100 percent beef, and is pre-cooked, pre-drained and ready to eat. The product purports to being able to ...
Pimp Juice.(New Products)(Fillmore Street Brewery)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Pimp Juice, launched by hip-hop music star Nelly and produced by Fillmore Street Brewery, is a non-carbonated energy drink with a tropical berry flavor. In addition to artificial neon green color and 10 percent apple juice, Pimp Juice offers 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance ...
Jacques Gourmet Meringue Cookies.(New Products)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... These new low-fat and no-fat varieties of the traditional French cookie offer consumers a healthy option over other cookies. Available in four flavors--French vanilla, chocolate delight, chocolate chip and toasted coconut--each package contains between 40 and 50 cookies. The cookies are ...
Mexican Cheddar Dippers with Black Beans.(New Products)(Herr Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... New bite-sized tortilla chips from Herr's have a zesty cheese flavor with a touch of black beans and Herr's special blend of herbs and spices, perfect by themselves or with dip. Available in three convenient sizes of 13.5-ounce, 4-ounce and 1-ounce, the chips come in a colorful ...
Our take.(New Products)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Eating a bagel with cream cheese will never be the same again, according to Filled Bagel Industries. The company recently launched Bagelers, a New York-style bagel filled with real cream cheese in a convenient, grab-and-go bar-shaped design. We thought the convenient design of the popular ...
Beef gets innovative: a new foodservice appetizer offers a cheeseburger and a side of fries all in one.(New Product Profile)
Nov 01, 2003; ... Menus across the country may soon feature a new beef appetizer that is making big waves--the Cheeseburger Fry--a product developed on behalf of America's beef producers by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's R & D Ranch, Chicago, and manufactured by Advance Food Co., Oklahoma City, ...
Fitness food: Bally brands food for healthy lifestyle needs.(Healthier New Products)(Bally Total Fitness Corp.)
Nov 01, 2003; ... Welcome to Bally Total Fitness. Here you'll find free weights and cardiovascular equipment like stair-climbing machines, elliptical cross trainers and recumbent exercise bikes. There's a step class in progress toward the rear of the room, and a martial arts area next to that. There's ...
Healthy highlight: organic tomato juice.(Healthier New Products)(Campbell Soup Co.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... CAMPBELL SOUP CO., Camden, N.J., launched its first certified organic product, Campbell's Organic Tomato Juice. Made from 100 percent certified organic tomatoes, the new juice variety carries the USDA Organic Seal. It will be available in 46-ounce plastic bottles at mainstream and ...
Health chatter.(Healthier New Products)(Illustration)
Nov 01, 2003 ... <Pre> Statistically, 20 PERCENT of Indiana children are overweight by the time they reach middle school. If we don't do something we're going to see an EPIDEMIC of costly diseases: diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer. --RONALD K. DOWNS, Indiana State Medical Association ...
Healthy bites.(Healthier New Products)(Illustration)
Nov 01, 2003 ... <Pre> HEALTHY SNACKER SNACK DrSOY NUTRITION, Newport Beach, Calif. A candy bar with introduced Healthy Snacker, a new health appeal. all-natural healthy snack bar that combines indulgent taste with natural ...
Crumbs.(Healthier New Products)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003; ... Everyday new information surfaces about ailing public health in the United States. We read about increased numbers of American adults and children suffering from obesity, diabetes, hypertension ... the list goes on. We read about combating health problems with physical activity, and ...
Monsanto.(Retail Notes)(soybeans)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... MONSANTO, St. Louis, announced that it plans to develop soybeans capable of producing oil containing less trans- and saturated fats. According to the company, this soybean would produce a soy oil that reduces the need for hydrogenation, and, in turn, could help ...
Cadbury Schweppes.(Retail Notes)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... CADBURY SCHWEPPES, London, is considering introducing a low-sugar version of its Dairy Milk chocolate confectionery product. Chief Executive Todd Stitzer said the company already sells a low-sugar chocolate in France. He stressed that if the company does ...
Hidden Villa Ranch.(Retail Notes)(Luberski Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... HIDDEN VILLA RANCH, Fullerton, Calif., recently found that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 eggs can satisfy the recommended intake for consumers who don't eat fish. Gold Circle Farms eggs contain the highest level of DHA, approximately 150 milligrams per egg, by utilizing an exclusive ...
Wendy's International.(Foodservice Notes)(fruit cup)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL, Dublin, Ohio, now offers a fresh fruit cup containing honeydew melon and cantaloupe chunks instead of ...
Subway.(Foodservice Notes)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... SUBWAY, Milford, Conn., as part of its effort to change to its Kids' Pak meal to increase its nutritional content, will provide "Jared's Steps to Healthier Kids" information cards in its restaurants ....
Mcdonald's Corp.(Foodservice Notes)(Bob Greene)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... MCDONALD'S CORP., Oak Brook, Ill., announced an exclusive partnership with Bob Greene, exercise physiologist, Oprah Winfrey's personal trainer and best-selling author, to educate the public about the importance of living a ...
Pizza Hut.(Foodservice Notes)(Pizza Hut of Union Town Inc. introduces line of pizzas)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... PIZZA HUT, Wichita, Kan., recently launched a new low-fat menu. A new line of pizzas, dubbed Fit 'N Delicious, have half the cheese of the company's regular Thin 'N Crispy recipes and leaner meats, including chicken and ham. A slice of the new pizza ...
Sweet enough to make you cry: onion makers expand, brand varieties.(Category Snapshot)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Nov 01, 2003; ... Although onions are essential to cooking, the globes--like heirloom tomatoes--aren't hyped darlings of the culinary world. Despite anonymity, onions are hot commodities. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It's somewhat amazing," says Tanya Fell, director of public and industry ...
Words from an aging man in a diet mountain dew code red-induced stupor ...(Trend Watch)
Nov 01, 2003; ... Don't mess with it. My worst nightmare is that, under pressure from the health police. Kraft/Nabisco will decide to give the "wellness" treatment to the Oreo. Which would be like taking the fins off the Cadillac. What's that, they did take the fins off the Cadillac? Bummer. ...
Ethnic explosion: looking to create authentic and relevant products for a growing market.(Ingredient Technology)
Nov 01, 2003; ... Demographic shifts in the U.S. population reveal the increasing numbers in Hispanic and Asian ethnic groups. This advent comes as no surprise, as the growth rates of the Hispanic population first caused food manufacturers to sit up and take notice almost a decade ago. According ...
Takasago opens Sensoral Center.(Suppliers' News)
Nov 01, 2003 ... T Takasago International Corp (USA), Rockleigh, N.J., recently opened the Takasago USA Sensoral Center of Excellence. The Sensoral Center is dedicated to the study of materials that stimulate the trigeminal cavity, a complex system within the human body. The term "trigeminal" refers to a ...
Enzymotec.(Supplier Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Enzymotec, Israel, announced that its R & D team developed two solutions that could improve stability for the growing markets of nutraceuticals and functional foods and drinks. Enzymotec's scientists and engineers designed a process, which ...
Yukiguni Maitake Co. Ltd.(Supplier Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Yukiguni Maitake Co. Ltd., Japan, the world's largest cultivator of maitake mushrooms, was awarded a patent for the drying process of the fresh maitake mushroom which produces a stable dried "Active Oxygen Scavenging Agent." This patent is the company's second, following one awarded in ...
Fortitech Inc.(Supplier Briefs)(Ashland Distribution Co.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Fortitech Inc., Schenectady, N.Y., completed an acquisition of Ashland Distribution Co.'s nutritional premix blending business. Through the ...
Victory Refrigeration.(Supplier Briefs)(Victory Refrigeration Company L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Victory Refrigeration, Cherry Hill, N.J., previewed the newest addition to its Value Line products, Deep Well Bottle Coolers, at the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show in early November. A total of five different models in two finishes will be available for delivery in January ...
Glanbia plc.(Supplier Briefs)(Dairy Farmers of America Inc.)(Glanbia PLC)(Select Milk Producers Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Glanbia plc, Kilkenny, Ireland, advanced negotiations with Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA), Kansas City, Mo., and Select Milk Producers Inc. (Select) to build a $170 million cheese and whey products production facility in Western Texas and New Mexico. The new plant will ...
Blue Pacific Flavors.(Supplier Briefs)(Blue Pacific Flavors and Fragrances)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Blue Pacific Flavors, Industry, Calif., introduced a range of coffee and soy flavor technology with Almond Biscotti/Coffee flavored soymilk. The beverage features the company's proprietary Soy Delivery System (SDS) and coffee concentrate, and is shown in a 6.25 percent soy protein UHT ...
Westcott Distribution Inc.(Supplier Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Westcott Distribution Inc., New York, rebranded and relaunched Pumpall Pumps as GoatThroat pumps. The company will distribute the pumps in the ...
Acacia gum.(Marketplace Focus: Gums, Starches and Stabilizers)
Nov 01, 2003 ... CNI recently announced a price increase of 15 to 30 percent on its full line of acacia gum-based products effective Dec. 1. The price increase is driven by a combination of factors including reduced raw gum supply, increases in energy, transportation and labor costs, and reinvestment to ...
Grinsted Pectin.(Marketplace Focus: Gums, Starches and Stabilizers)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Danisco introduced a new product in its pectins for yogurt applications called Grinsted Pectin SY 640. The product delivers more creaminess, adds viscosity and reduces costs through formulation optimization. The product also helps stabilize the ...
Healthy, organic mouthfeel.(Marketplace Focus: Gums, Starches and Stabilizers)
Nov 01, 2003 ... National Starch hopes to capitalize on trends in the industry including organic, nutrition and texture. The company is promoting organic starches that boast the same sensory attributes as a conventional quiche application. In response to today's emphasis on nutrition, the company has ...