Stagnito's New Products Magazine back issues from May 2005:
Limited life for products and names.(Editorial)(Editorial)
May 01, 2005; ... Too bad the food industry doesn't sell term insurance. Think of all the products, even brand names, that could benefit from coverage when their products and brands need to make drastic changes, or simply don't make it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Here's a case in point: ...
Standout beers.(Market Research & Data)(beer market research)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Power brands don't necessarily translate to the biggest brands, according to Information Resources Inc.'s annual 2004 Beer Power Ranking, an analysis of the industry's Top 25 most influential individual brands in the beer market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "IRI's Power ...
IRI's top 25 power beer brand ranking.(Market Research & Data)( Information Resources Inc)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Yuengling Traditional Lager Pabst Blue Ribbon Miller High Life Lite Miller Lite Michelob Ultra Red Stripe Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Newcastle Brown Ale Modelo Especial Samuel Adams Seasonal ...
Beauty from within.(Market Research & Data)(beauty food yet to be popular)
May 01, 2005 ... Promises of beauty influence the nutraceutical purchases of 43 percent of consumers, but the big boom hasn't happened yet, according to research from market analyst Datamonitor, New York City. Beauty foods, beverages and supplements currently account for only two percent of the total ...
Alaska inspired innovation.(Market Research & Data)(JOMA Wild Seafods)(Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... The Alaska Symphony of Seafood sponsored a new products contest earlier this year in both Chicago and Anchorage. Winners included: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First place: Orca Bay Seafoods' Alaskan Sockeye Fillets (retail category) Trident Seafoods Corp.'s ...
Top SKUs for April.(Market Research & Data)(Illustration)
May 01, 2005 ... <Pre> Top SKUs for April Kencraft 94 Happy Elephant 72 Conifer Specialties Inc. 53 Altria Group 48 Long Grove Confectionery Co. 48 Johnny's Fine Foods Inc. 43 ...
Productscan.(Market Research & Data)(food industry gains and losses)(Illustration)
May 01, 2005 ... <Pre> Productscan % SKUS YTD SKUS YTD Gain/Loss ThroughThrough2005 vs FOOD PRODUCTS4/30/2005 ...
Restaurant chain sales up.(Market Research & Data)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Quick Service and Midscale chain restaurants are on a winning streak, according to sales data from The NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y. NPD, which tracks 53 chains, or more than 40,000 units as part of its SalesTrac Weekly, indicates that sales at chain units open more than a year are up ...
97%: the number of Americans who eat dessert at least three times per week.(BY THE NUMBERS)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Recent research sponsored by C & H Sugar Co. indicates frozen desserts, including ice cream and yogurt, are the most popular, cited by 52 percent of 520 consumers polled, followed by cake (37 percent), pie (35 percent) and cookies (16 percent). Those 45 and older eat dessert ...
The entrepreneurial approach to change.(Foodservice Dish)
May 01, 2005; ... In foodservice, the route a chain or operator takes to justify a menu change can be as diverse as the products that are being added or cut from the menu. The resources these decisions are based on are numerous, but companies must determine what works best for them. Many ...
Fruitful yields.(On the menu ...)
May 01, 2005; ... Want to get on the health and wellness bandwagon? Head for the low-hanging fruit. Look no further than McDonald's with its Apple Dippers--the fastfood behemoth is expected to buy 54 million apples this year--and Wendy's with its fruit cups for evidence that restaurants are upping their ...
Cold Stone Creamery.(FOODSERVICE: NOW BEING SERVED)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Cold Stone Creamery, Scottsdale, Ariz., recently introduced Red Pan, a line of innovative flavors available for a limited time at Cold Stone locations. Red ...
Hardee's Food Systems Inc.(FOODSERVICE: NOW BEING SERVED)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Hardee's Food Systems Inc., St. Louis, recently re-invented one of its classic burgers by introducing the Hardee's Frisco Thickburger two years after the original "Frisco Burger" was retired from the menu. The Frisco Thickburger includes two slices of ...
Subway.(FOODSERVICE: NOW BEING SERVED)(subway restaurants)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Subway, Milford, Conn., announced that restaurants in eight market areas across the Midwest now offer Wild Alaskan Salmon as a menu choice. The company said the Applewood smoked Wild Alaskan ...
Dole Foodservice.(FOODSERVICE: NOW BEING SERVED)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Dole Foodservice, Westlake Village, Calif., awarded Deidre Triplett, from the Art Institute in Atlanta, a $10,000 scholarship for her Caribbean Jerk Pineapple Pizza submission in the company's "Trends of the Tropics--What's Your Taste?" national culinary school recipe contest. Triplett ...
McDonald's Corp.(FOODSERVICE: NOW BEING SERVED)(PRODUCT INTRODUCTION)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... McDonald's Corp., Oak Brook, Ill., recently introduced delistyle sandwiches to its Canadian store menus. Varieties include Turkey BLT, ...
Growing produce consumption.(Foodservice Dish)(Produce for Better Health Foundation founds 5 A Day Produce for Better Health Program )
May 01, 2005; ... Addressing health and nutrition is a huge concern within the foodservice industry--no big surprise there. Recently, though, the foodservice industry has been the target for an organization that likely can help: The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), which together with the ...
Barilla Plus.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Barilla recently introduced a line of premium pastas made from multigrains and legumes. Barilla Plus is a good source of protein, fiber and ALA omega-3 fatty acids. The new pastas taste and look like traditional pastas but contain added health benefits to provide a strong foundation for ...
Mollie's soups.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Mollie Katzen introduced a line of five fresh, ready-to-eat vegetarian soups that taste similar to the recipes from her cookbooks, including the "Moosewood Cookbook." The Russian Cabbage Borscht is less spicy than some recipes, and the Hungarian Mushroom soup is rich. Other varieties ...
Catapult Coffee.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... The makers of Catapult Coffee asked "Can't energy-enhancing herbs be added to coffee when vitamins can be added to water and calcium to orange juice?" The company answered that question by developing Catapult Coffee--a new "coffee with a kick," which aims to reduce fatigue and elevate ...
Sweet Bites Cini Minis.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Pennant Foods recently introduced Sweet Bites Cini Minis, miniature cinnamon rolls for consumers on the go. Six mini cinnamon rolls are packaged in a convenient microwaveable, six-inch tray that includes a built-in cup filled with real cream cheese icing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Dark Chocolate M & M'S.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Dark Chocolate M & M'S were specifically developed to celebrate the release of "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith"--the sixth and final episode of the Star Wars movie series. Dark Chocolate M & M'S are available to consumers for the first time in M & M'S 64-year history. Both Dark ...
Juanita's Mexican dishes.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Juanita's Foods recently introduced two traditional and popular Mexican favorites to the U.S. market: Chile Verde (Pork & Green Chile Sauce) and Chile Colorado (Beef & Red Chile Sauce). Both are an extension of the Recetas Tradicionales line launched last fall. Based on traditional Mexican ...
Gluten-Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Annie's Homegrown recently introduced a wheat- and gluten-free macaroni and cheese. Made with rice pasta instead of traditional wheat pasta, Gluten-Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar also includes real-aged cheddar cheese and is certified kosher dairy. Company: Annie's Homegrown, Napa, ...
Organic Chocolate Milk.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Clover Stornetta Farms recently introduced Organic Chocolate Milk quarts to its line of dairy products. The cocoa used in the drink includes organic Dutch cocoa and organic natural cocoa. Dutch means it has been alkalized to bring out the best flavor and color. The product is sweetened ...
Signature cocktails.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Diageo recently launched Smirnoff Signatures, a line of prepared vodka-based cocktails. The new drinks are available in Screwdriver, which is a blend of vodka, orange and tropical fruit flavors, and Cape Codder, a cranberry juice-vodka blend. The two bottle sizes (750-milliliter and ...
Seasoned Pretzel Pieces.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Snyder's of Hanover recently introduced Seasoned Pretzel Pieces, offered in both Hot Buffalo Wing and New York Deli Style flavors in 10-ounce bags. The Hot Buffalo Wing Pieces have a spicy flavor of hot sauce seasoned with cayenne pepper and paprika, while the New York Deli Style Pieces ...
Pagoda Asian Sensations.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Experience a whole new snacking sensation with Asian-inspired snacks from Pagoda. Now consumers can munch on exotic-tasting Asian Sensations--frozen snacks that go from conventional oven or microwave to mouth in minutes. The line has four new mouth-watering varieties including Southwest ...
Scharffen Berger Chocolate.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Using only fresh cream and pure ingredients, Scharffen Berger recently created a line of confections to be sold at its stores in New York and California. The line of handmade confections includes 12 flavors including Nibs Nougatine, Yunan Tea and Sea Salt Caramel. The confections are made ...
Stir-fry rice noodles.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Thai Kitchen recently introduced three new and improved Stir-Fry Rice Noodle Meal Kit varieties: Toasted Sesame, Curry and Lemongrass & Chili. Thai Kitchen Stir-Fry Rice Noodle Meal Kits are easy-to-prepare and can be ready to eat in 15 minutes. The meal kits are comprised of 100 percent ...
Extra Tender Sirloin Tip Pork Rotisserie Roast.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Farmland Foods recently introduced Farmland Extra Tender Sirloin Tip Pork Rotisserie Roast. The fresh pork entree gives consumers a mealtime alternative to rotisserie chicken that promotes families eating together at the table. The Farmland Extra Tender Rotisserie Roast is deep basted to ...
Weight Watchers Giant Cookies & Cream Bar.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Wells' Dairy is the new licensed marketer, producer and distributor of ice cream and frozen novelties under the Weight Watchers brand. The Giant Cookies & Cream Bar was prepared to fit the diet program and is useful for weight control when used strictly in accordance with the Weight ...
Sunkist Almond Munchies.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Almond Munchies is a new line of heart healthy snacks from Paramount Farms. The snacks come in four "lighter" varieties: Roastie Toasties, Nudies, In the Raw and Hot and Sassy. Two other more indulgent varieties include Buttered Up and Honey Dipped. The oven-roasted nuts come in ...
European Drinking Chocolate.(New Products)(Buyers Guide)
May 01, 2005 ... Schokinag recently introduced three new varieties of European Drinking Chocolate. The three new flavors--German Chocolate Cake, Extreme Dark, and No Sugar Added Triple Chocolate--are made in the style of traditional European chocolate drinks of the 17th century. Unlike traditional instant ...
Our take.(low sodium frozen meals)
May 01, 2005 ... Lower sodium content in frozen meals? I'm listening. This month, Our Take highlights a line of new products from Amy's Kitchen: Amy's Light in Sodium frozen meals. The products dare to maintain taste while removing sodium content--a feat few frozen food makers have accomplished. We tested ...
Ice cream dream: light tastes right thanks to innovative technology from Haagen-Dazs; Imagine a food world where consumers could have it all--the ultimate indulgence made moderately healthier.(New Product Profile)
May 01, 2005; ... Haagen-Dazs Inc., Oakland, Calif., has made this consumer dream come true. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This month the company is introducing a new line of ice cream--Haagen-Dazs Light--with the mouthfeel and taste of regular Haagen-Dazs ice cream, but with half the fat ....
Testing ground: why the convenience channel is the ideal environment to spur consumer trial.
May 01, 2005; ... With consumers frequenting the grocery store fewer times every year, one of the most influential playgrounds for new products has become the convenience store channel. In fact, the behavior that consumers exhibit in convenience stores, coupled by the dedication to new products upheld by ...
New low-carb, low-fat products.(Healthier New Products)
May 01, 2005; ... As former explosive food trends, low-carb and low-fat products created awareness for scores of consumers. Though the low fat bubble burst more than a decade ago and low-carb foods are currently scaling back visibility, both alternatives still have a place in the mainstream food industry. ...
Crumbs.(Healthier New Products)(caffeinated beer)
May 01, 2005; ... I don't drink much, but if I did I'd probably be considered a lightweight. Three beers down, and I'd be out--shoes on, glasses cock-eyed, drool glistening. But now there's hope for those whose reed-thin frames crumble in a sleepy heap under the influence of alcohol. A slew of new beverages ...
Fizzy Lizzy.(healthy highlight)
May 01, 2005 ... Fizzy Lizzy, an alternative to sugar-laden juices, is now available in two new varieties: Passionfruit and Raspberry Lemon. Like other Fizzy Lizzy flavors, the new drinks are made with sparkling water and pure fruit juice. The beverages contain fewer calories and sugar than other fruit ...
Healthy bites.(Healthier New Products)(new food products)
May 01, 2005 ... <Pre> OBERWEIS DAIRY OBERWEIS DAIRY, North Aurora, Ill., LOW FATrecently introduced Low Fat Chocolate CHOCOLATE MILK Milk--a sleekly packaged, no sugar addedchocolate milk made with Oberweis fat- ...
Cha cha chipotle: the versatile chile reigns supreme in seasonings, condiments.
May 01, 2005; ... What is it about chipotle chiles that make them so hot on the market? It's not literally the heat level. Habanero and Scotch bonnet chiles rank higher on the Scoville Heat Unit that measures pungency. It's not the affordability. Jalapeno chiles are cheaper. And it can't be the name ....
Reshaped landscape: organic foods' influence at retail.
May 01, 2005; ... One of the leading bellwethers of food fads, trends and funkiness is the annual Natural Products Expo West trade show, held in Anaheim, Calif., during the early spring. It has grown to fill the recently expanded Anaheim Convention Center, elevating it to one of the food industry's premiere ...
Culinary cavalcade: how the force of industry chefs impacts product development.(Ingredient Technology)(Research Chefs Association)
May 01, 2005; ... Leveraging the culinary expertise of a chef in product development has become invaluable in today's competitive food industry. And as manufacturers have realized the value of having corporate or research chefs on board, the number of chefs working within the food industry has grown ...
IFT 2005: the 2005 IFT Meeting and Food Expo occurring in New Orleans, July 16-20, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, returns to a traditional weekend start. The Opening Reception will be held Saturday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m., at the Convention Center and the show floor opens Sunday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m., following the Keynote Session on Sunday morning.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Show Preview)
May 01, 2005 ... This year the Food Expo has been shortened to three days of show floor hours: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. The Food Expo is preceded by the IFT pre-meeting Continuing Education Sessions, and an International Food Safety and Quality Conference follows on ...
Only from Sensus: world's freshest, totally natural flavor ingredients!(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 1139 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sensus LLC, the leading manufacturer of concentrated natural flavor essences, presents our new premium flavor concentrates from tea, coffee and strawberry. Sensus achieves a new level of quality by combining unique ...
Diehl Inc.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 955 Diehl Inc., a privately owned manufacturer of dairy and nondairy products, in both powdered and liquid forms, will be displaying a diverse range of products that can be formulated into bakery, confectionery, dessert, beverage, soup and sauce applications at IFT. ...
Ajinomoto.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Ajinomoto Food Ingredients llc)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 4631 Sweet or Savory, We Make It Simple See what Ajinomoto Food Ingredients can do for you: * Be one of the first to experience "Kokumi," the newest Japanese flavor concept that combines enhanced flavor impact, balance and a textural sensation to ...
Ellison Bakery Inc.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 1967 Ellison Bakery is an innovative solutions company. Whether it is a completely new and cutting edge product, or just an improvement on a tried and true item, Ellison Bakery has the know-how to help customers succeed. Ellison Bakery has a line of stock products to ...
The Wright Group.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 4717 Providing smart fortification solutions through a simple, effective formula--innovative technology, 50-plus years of industry knowledge and superior customer service and quality, Wright is an industry leader in functional food and supplement fortification. The ...
The Almond Board of California.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 2639 The Almond Board of California (ABC) will sponsor a symposium entitled "Foodservice Industry: Solution to America's Obesity Problems?" at the 2005 IFT Expo in New Orleans. This symposium, moderated by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation's ...
Grande Custom Ingredients Group.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 2349 Grande Custom Ingredients Group will be featuring its newest ingredient line at IFT--WPCrisp, an exclusive patented line of textured whey protein crisps (patent #6,607,777). Available in a variety of sizes and protein levels from 30 percent to 70 percent, WPCrisp ...
Gold Coast Ingredients.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 903 Gold Coast Ingredients is a full service flavor and color manufacturer specializing in custom formulations. A variety of products will be available for sampling, including nutritional bars and beverages. The company will also feature its growing line of Organic ...
Tate & Lyle.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 2815 Tate & Lyle, a world-leader in renewable ingredients, will be introducing four new services at IFT: Tate & Lyle Create, Tate & Lyle Optimize, Tate & Lyle Rebalance and Tate & Lyle Enrich. Consumers will always demand great taste--now they're also more ...
Innophos Inc.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 4641 Innophos Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of specialty phosphates, offers a complete range of food-grade phosphates for baking, beverage, dairy, nutritional products, meat, seafood and poultry applications. As industry partners, Innophos combines its ...
Kraft Food Ingredients.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 3427 Kraft Food Ingredients Corp. (KFIC) will highlight many of its nutrition friendly flavors, including its line of Grill Flavor and Flavors of Cooking products, in innovative, on-trend applications at this year's IFT. KFIC can help food manufacturers keep pace with ...
Terri Lynn Inc.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 945 Terri Lynn Inc. has been family owned and operated since 1936. The company is a direct source supplier of nuts, dried fruits, chocolate-covered and yogurt-coated products. The company's clientele consists mainly of confectioners, bakeries, dairies (ice cream ...
French's Flavor Ingredients.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 1932 Meet the Experts behind America's Famous Flavors With food technologists and flavor experts at French's Culinary Center in Montvale, N.J., and a Food Technology Lab in Springfield, Mo., French's Flavor Ingredients has the resources to help processors ...
Colloides Naturels.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 4009 For more than 100 years, Colloides Naturels has been a leading manufacturer of acacia gum. All natural, 100 percent vegetable, high in fiber and GRAS, acacia gum provides exceptional functionality as well as added nutritional benefits in countless applications. A ...
Blendex Custom Blending.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 2507 The company's primary business is to blend dry ingredients for the food industry. One of the fastest growing custom blenders, Blendex has a product line of more than 200 food products produced using only the highest quality of raw materials. Blendex is firmly ...
Commercial Creamery Co.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 5001 Commercial Creamery Co. focuses on high quality cheese powders, cream powders, sour cream powders, cream cheese powders, butter powders, yogurt powders, seasonings, sauce mixes, dairy flavors, enzyme modified cheese pastes and powders, shelf stable Cheese ...
Polyphenolics.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 1405-1407 Polyphenolics, a division of Constellation Wines U.S., will be featuring its self affirmed GRAS MegaNatural Gold grape seed extract and MegaNatural Red Color from Canandaigua Concentrates in a reduced calorie Cranberry Citrus Drink. A 15-ounce serving would ...
International Dehydrated Foods Inc.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 3507 International Dehydrated Foods Inc. (IDF) is a world leader in the development, processing and distribution of basic poultry ingredients, including: spray-dried meat powder, fat and broth powders, frozen concentrated and shelf-stable concentrated chicken broth, as ...
Kikkoman International.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 3317 Kikkoman International Inc., the world's leading soy sauce manufacturer, will demonstrate exciting new Future Food applications at its booth during the IFT Expo. Kikkoman will also showcase its newly updated industrial product guide, The Flavor Handbook: A ...
MicroThermics.(2005 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Booth No. 3327 MicroThermics specializes in scaling up (and down) of UHT/HTST aseptic, pasteurization, hot-fill, and continuous cooking processes. The company's new PLC controlled systems offer extensive data logging, and its custom ONBOARD MANUAL that walks the operator though ...