Stagnito's New Products Magazine back issues from January 2006:
Making it memorable.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2006; ... A startling statistic that didn't make it into the article about the fourth annual Most Memorable New Products Launch Survey (page 80), has to do with consumers' connection with new products. Much of the article focuses on how consumers connect: What it is about new products that triggers ...
Steamed vegetables out of the microwave?(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Lacking the time or talent it takes to boil water but in need of steamed vegetables? Birds Eye Foods introduced an innovative line of frozen Steam & Serve vegetables. The products use breakthrough steaming technology and unique sauce, vegetable and fruit blends for at-home enjoyment. The ...
Swift dishes.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Swift Premium Ready-to-Cook meats feature new packaging with a high-quality, easy-open construction, as well as a redesigned label that has a larger, more colorful banner and four-color photography showing consumers how the product looks prepared and on the plate. The pre-seasoned beef and ...
Weight Watchers counts on Wells Dairy for new dairy products.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... As studies highlight the weight loss benefits of consuming dairy products, Wells' Dairy has introduced a new line of Weight Watchers yogurts and smoothies. The yogurt cups are available in nine flavors, have 100 calories per serving and are a good source of fiber and protein. The fat-free ...
Advance by Powerade.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Described as "hydration with a boost," Advance by Powerade delivers equal amounts of B vitamins and electrolytes found in Powerade, along with taurine and caffeine found in energy drinks. Looks like Major ...
Meyenberg Goat Milk Products.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... There are lots of soft goat milk cheeses available, but rarely do you see goat milk cheddar or jack cheeses. Meyenberg Goat Milk Products entered the specialty cheese market with four Goat Milk Jack cheese varieties, an Aged Goat Milk ...
SparX.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... On average, Americans consume 20 teaspoons of sugar per day--or so we hear. That's 150 pounds per year! It's no wonder why so many people look like they've had a woodpecker blasting away at their bicuspids. SparX is a ...
Nutra-Trim.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Can't power walk and chew gum? No worries, you can chew and lose weight all the same. Nutra-Trim chewing gum is made with green tea, I-carnitine and chromium, which have shown some ...
Cheez-It Fiesta.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Latin flavors are hot, in both a literal and figurative sense. So, why not bring that spicy tang to a cheese-cracker snack like Cheez-It? Cheez-It Fiesta are Cheez-It crackers trimmed to ...
World of Taste Seasoning Mixes.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Simply Organic has created the new World of Taste Seasoning Mixes. The seasoning blends include Mexican, African and Greek inspired flavors and are sold in single-use foil pouches for $1.69 each. Varieties: ...
Shock Coffee Energizes.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Has lack of sleep got you sluggish through the day? Never fear; Shock Hyper-Caffeinated Coffee has the answer and is available in unbrewed coffee, ready to serve drinks and Shock-a-Lots candies. An innovative blend of beans gives Shock Coffee its natural hyper-caffeine content. While most ...
Heat & Serve Quick Noodles.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Put down the take out menu and open the microwave for Simply Asia's new Heat & Serve Quick Noodles. The two-minute microwaveable noodle trays combine pre-cooked Asian wheat noodles with authentic sauces, vegetables and crunchy toppings. No need for chop ...
100 percent Organic Peidmontese Beef.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Blackwing Meats has found the beef: new 100 percent Organic Peidmontese Beef products, that is. Not only is the beef organic, it has 64 percent less fat and 33 percent fewer calories than chicken and includes omega-3 and ...
Briannas Fine Salad Dressing.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Perfect for the New Year's dieter who's growing tired of plates of blah salad greens. Briannas Fine Salad Dressing has introduced two new flavors, Saucy Ginger Mandarin and The New American. Ginger Mandarin features ...
Alfredo in a box.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)(Annie's Homegrown Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The newest member of the Annie's Homegrown pasta line is D.W. Whole Wheat Pasta & Alfredo. The package features D.W. (Dora Winifred from TV's "Arthur" animated series), and the pasta inside is shaped like her head. The Alfredo dish is ...
10[degrees] South Red Teas.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Vibrantly standing out amongst the competition are 10[degrees] South Red Teas. The teas are brewed from one of the world's rarest teas, South African Rooibos, which is known for its healing and rejuvenating properties. Harvested near Cape ...
Chile Verde and Chile Colorado.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... U.S. Census Bureau statistics show that Hispanics will become the majority minority group in the United States by 2010. As the population grows so does the popularity of Hispanic flavors, such as Juanita's Foods' two new traditional ...
Simpson Fruit Snacks.(Taste of Nature Inc. to introduce fruit snacks)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Don't eat my shorts! Chow down on Taste of Nature's new Simpson's Fruit Snacks. America's beloved animated family are now the face for fruit snacks made with real fruit juice, ...
Heinz Silly Squirts.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Double Double, Draw or Splat. Those are the three options kids have when squirting ketchup with new Heinz Silly Squirts. The kid friendly bottle comes with three flip top cap drawing nozzles that ...
Ticker.(Weetabix Ltd. on its organic crispy flakes)(Friendly Ice Cream Corp. and Blue Bunny to develop ice cream candy)(J.M. Smucker Co. on its peanut butter)
Jan 01, 2006 ... * New Weetabix varieties Organic Crispy Flakes and Organic Crispy Flakes & Fiber are made without artificial flavors, colors, refined white sugar or hydrogenated oils--Barbara's Bakery * Nos is a new energy drink that's the result of a brand collaboration with Holley Performance, makers of ...
Category integration: versatile prepared foods mingle with other categories.(FOCUS ON PREPARED FOODS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The prepared foods category is becoming increasingly difficult to describe. Typically, the category has been defined by foods, usually meals, packaged in such a way that alleviates the need for preparation on the part of consumers. But as advances in packaging technology--self-heating ...
SoyBlendz.(Carbotrol Foods on its new beverage SoyBlendz)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Carbotrol Foods claims it has struck the right balance between soy nutrition and fruit flavor with its new beverage SoyBlendz. The drink is a creamy non-dairy smoothie that mixes soy, fruits and juices in a convenient grab and go bottle. The fruit-soy drink--which is made with whole ...
Drinking for a cause: Ethos Water delivers safe water to those in need.(NEW PRODUCT PROFILE)
Jan 01, 2006; ... One of the distinct aspects of Ethos Water Co. is that the cause behind the company actually mirrors the product being sold--the company was formed as a means of bringing safe and sanitized water to areas of the world, which have a great need for clean water. Co-founders Jonathan ...
Beverages break with tradition: new flavors and packaging propel progressive drinks.(GLOBAL NEW PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... For decades consumers were content to drink traditional beverages in a traditional manner. Tea and coffee were consumed either hot with milk or cold with ice, with little variation. Now, however, manufacturers are keen to exploit the rise in demand for healthier alternatives. Datamontior's ...
Balancing the burger menu: salads and fruit are now commonplace among major QSRs.
Jan 01, 2006; ... The foodservice industry as we know it today had its most significant beginnings via the hamburger. Our country has been obsessed with burgers since before the 1950s. Quick service restaurants (QSR's) such as McDonald's and Burger King were built on the premise of giving consumers ...
John Dough.(Briefs)
Jan 01, 2006 ... John Dough is a portable stuffed sandwich that is available mainly through convenience stores. The line consists of two breakfast sandwiches, Ham, Egg and Cheese or Sausage, Egg and Cheese, ...
Stock Pot.(Briefs)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Spanish cuisine-inspired soups are now available from Stock Pot. The line of soups is called Fresh From Barcelona, and varieties include Chicken Coronado with Vegetables & Ham, Gypsy Lentil with Spiced ...
Ready-To-Go Fillo Dough.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... With a distinctive light and flaky texture, Ready-To-Go Fillo Dough is thinly coated with vegetable oil and then multi-layered to operator specifications. Ready-To-Go Fillo Dough can be ...
New latitudes.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The South American empanada is the focus of McCain's new Latin Latitudes line. The empanadas' versatile serving size makes them ideal for an array of menu applications from appetizers to sides to small plates. The product offers operators an opportunity to ...
Junk food and jurists set to collide in 2006.(FRONTLINE)
Jan 01, 2006; ... For several years the warning signs have been flashing--right or wrong, food will become the next tobacco, at least as a class action. At first, the frivolous lawsuits linking burgers and malts to morbid obesity were considered a joke. Then came the movie "Supersize Me," a torrent of major ...
The diabetes debate: should the huge market be a target?
Jan 01, 2006; ... As more Americans become overweight and the U.S. population ages, health experts are warning of a likely epidemic of diabetes and its complications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The numbers are shocking. About 21 million people in the United States have diabetes and twice ...
Culinary flair and urban chic: acclamations are due for Cosi, a 10 year-old restaurant operation that is now a forerunner of culinary trends and menu innovation among premium sandwich cafe foodservice concepts. Cosi stands as one of the most unique and rapidly growing foodservice operations in the country.('05 INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Cosi's achievement is enviable--the convenience cafe foodservice concept was less than a glimmer in the consumer's eye a decade ago. But suddenly the artisan sandwich concept hit home with consumers, meeting demands for convenience and culinary sophistication. [ILLUSTRATION ...
Datamonitor weighs in top 10 CPG trends of 2006.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Nothing says January like a Top 10 list of what to expect in the coming year. If you're in touch, you'll nod along as you read Datamonitor's predictions for new products in 2006. 1 Mega omega-3s Found naturally in cold-water fish and in flax seeds, omega-3s began to penetrate a ...
Out-take.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jan 01, 2006 ... New packaged goods launches in the United States are running 6.5 percent ahead of 2004's tally though October 2005, as the demise of the ...
With more than $1.4 billion a day in sales, the restaurant industry's share of the consumer food dollar is nearly 48 percent.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jan 01, 2006 ... "With more than $1.4 billion a day in sales, the restaurant industry's share of the consumer food dollar is nearly 48 percent," said Steven C. Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Restaurant Association. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Restaurant ...
Eat it trivia.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Q: In what year was the first popcorn-making machine invented? * 1885 * 1905 * 1939 The first popcorn machine was invented by Charles Cretors of Chicago. In order to test his machine, Cretors was issued a peddler's license to operate it on the ...
Snackercise.(food industry)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... It's more than green dots on snack foods and missives to move on cereal boxes. Food and beverage companies are putting big bucks into fitness and nutrition programs for kids: The Coca-Cola Co. $4 million for ...
Yogurt looks to fruit for flavor.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Aside from blend -- which tend to be fruit based anyway--strawberry was the most popular flavor in new yogurt launches for the November 2004 to October 2005 period, according to Productscan Online. Mango and banana have joined the Top 10 ranks, while blueberry and apricot have seen their ...
Chocolate firsts.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Forget lavender and chili peppers, Productscan Online reports that in Finland, Kiantama Oy has launched unique chocolate covered fruit treats under its Biobia ...
Hazelnuts on the menu.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... We've all heard the health buzz on nuts, but points go to the Hazelnut Council for a recent marketing piece, Hazelnuts on the Menu, which pulls menu descriptors that contain hazelnuts from restaurants across the United States. Desserts we expected, including such delectables as warm ...
2005's big gulp.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Elizabeth Fuhrman, managing editor of SNPM's sister publication Beverage Industry, made picks for the top beverages of 2005 based on the beverages' ability to set trends, advance or create new beverage categories, or simply capture consumers' attention and increase sales. Here are a few ...
Top SKUs December.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)(Illustration)(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2006 ... <Pre> Top SKUs December Angel Camacho Group57 AGRI Industries48 Rubashkin's-AgriProcessors Inc.47 Advanced [H.sub.2]O IIc28 Mitsui & Co. Ltd. 26 Agora International20 Aldi ...
Productscan.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)(Illustration)(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2006 ... <Pre> ProductscanSKUSSKUS% YTD YTD Gain/Loss Through Through 2005 vs FOOD PRODUCTS 12/31/2005 12/31/2004 ...
Bottling the 'customer experience': analyzing the human brain to achieve a competitive advantage in the world of consumer packaged goods.(NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION)
Jan 01, 2006; ... You've likely heard the "consumer experience" mantra at some point since B. Joseph Pine and James H. Gilmore published "Welcome to the Experience Economy" in the July 1998 edition of the Harvard Business Review. The premise of the piece is that," As goods and services become commoditized, ...
Most memorable: consumer generated buzz and alternate media spur most new product trial.(NEW PRODUCT SURVEY)
Jan 01, 2006; ... How consumers are learning about new products and what influences new product purchases was new and different last year, influenced by increasing time pressure and the continued permeation of the Internet in our daily lives. The fourth annual Most Memorable New Product Launch Survey, 2005, ...
Nuvex Ingredients, Inc. introduces 60% protein crisp at 50% of the cost of traditional protein crisps.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Nuvex Ingredients, Inc. has introduced a new crisp based on faith in numbers: 60% protein at 50% of the cost of traditional soy protein crisps. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "We've been hearing a lot from companies that wanted to introduce products like protein bars, but ...
Dunkin' goes deli.(Interview)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Prior to Pernod Ricard SA selling Dunkin' Brands Inc. to an investment group for nearly $2.5 billion, Maria Pilar Clark, associate editor of SNPM's sister publication Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, interviewed Dunkin' Brands' Executive Chef Stan Frankenthaler. This excerpt from that ...
Food science briefs: by the numbers.(STAGNITO's Rollout!)
Jan 01, 2006; ... 1-2 The amount of daily servings of alcohol previously thought to help prevent heart disease, which was suggested as flawed by researchers in New Zealand. The Auckland University team suggests that the protective effect of alcohol may result from "confused research" or inadequate designs ....
Trans fat watch: new labeling spurs replacements, net health effects uncertain.
Jan 01, 2006; ... The moment has arrived, and as of Jan. 1 food manufacturers are required to label the trans fat content of retail products. What isn't clear is exactly how this will impact the food industry and consumers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Although labeling of trans fats is now ...
Food and drink by the dose: science and innovation help push new processing formulations.(HEALTHIER FORMULATIONS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Consumers have made it abundantly clear that they prefer getting medicinal benefits from foods and beverages rather than from well, medicine. As a result, food and beverage processors are under pressure from consumers to offer new products that contain value added benefits. As consumers ...
SensoryEffects.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Jammy and Fruity Sensory Effects reduce the cost of baked goods that contain blueberries or other berries/fruit pieces. They mimic real fruit visually, and provide intense flavor, color and aroma, thereby offering an excellent alternative to increasingly expensive berries/fruits. Further, ...
Organic caramel colors.(MARKETPLACE FOCUS: Flavors, colors, caramel)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... D.D. Williamson's new organic products, sucrose-based Caramel Color and Caramelized Rice Syrup, are designed for processed foods and beverages labeled "organic." Using these products, customers can label "organic caramel color" on ingredient declarations in the United States. D.D ....
Pringles Prints.(Essences and essential oils industry)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Sensient Technologies developed an innovative food coloring solution that enabled Procter & Gamble, maker of Pringles, to launch its new Pringles Prints. Pringles Prints have unique designs printed directly on every crisp. As a leading supplier of flavors, fragrances and colors, Sensient ...
Natural color blends.(MARKETPLACE FOCUS: Flavors, colors, caramel)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... colorMaker creates natural color blends for specific processing needs. A recent blend was designed for a line of shelf-stable, ready-to-eat soups retorted inside a microwaveable pouch with a large "viewing window." To make the chicken noodle soup visually appealing, colorMaker created a ...
Natural Flavor Enhancer.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Nikken Foods Co. introduced a new Wheat-Free Non-GMO Natural Flavor Enhancer (7203). A blend of naturally fermented soy sauce, salt and yeast extract, spray dried on a maltodextrin carrier, Nikken's Natural Flavor Enhancer (7203) meets the requirements for ...
Naturex.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Business Week and Europe's 500 Entrepreneurs for Growth ranked Naturex No. 21 among Europe's top 500 growth companies of 2005. The company came in third among French companies. Naturex manufactures and sells natural ingredients for the food, flavor and nutraceutical industries. Currently, ...
FlavorSeal Barriers.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... FlavorSeal Barrier I and Barrier II Cooking Bags from CMS (Carroll Manufacturing and Sales) feature durable, multi-layered, coextruded construction that results in higher-quality finished products and more efficient production in high-volume commercial cook-chill operations. FlavorSeal ...
Kerry powders.(Kerry Ingredients Inc)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Kerry Ingredients offers Sour Cream and Cultured Buttermilk powders for ease-of-use in a variety of bakery applications. Kosher certified, the sour cream and cultured buttermilk powders provide baked goods with enhanced appearance and moisture management ...
BioAsteri.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Following more than a decade of research, Bioriginal has developed BioAsteri borage oil, which has achieved self-affirmed GRAS-certified grade, permitting regulatory recognition for use as a food ingredient. Borage oil is a rich natural source of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), an essential ...
Thiel.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Thiel introduced custom-sized Cutting BlockZ (Blocks) and TubeZ (Tubes) to its existing line of operationally friendly packaging options. Specially designed for high speed sandwich, breakfast sandwich and deli tray production line applications where exacting size and shape parameters are ...
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce offers reduced sodium profiles to meet FDA nutritional and lower salt requirements. Less Sodium Soy Sauce is made with naturally brewed regular Kikkoman Soy Sauce through a process that reduces sodium chloride and provides a less salty flavor with typical ...
Cranberry Product Selector.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Ocean Spray Ingredient Technology Group launched a new product selection tool, the Cranberry Product Selector, to provide food manufacturers with an at-a-glance guide to its range of ingredients and applications. Designed to cut confusion when specifying new ingredients, the Cranberry ...
LycoRed.(LycoRed Natural Products)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... LycoRed announced a reorganization of the company and its subsidiaries: Nutriblend, Biodar, Nutriblend International Sarl and the latest acquisition, Buckton Scott Nutrition, under the LycoRed name. The reorganization is ...
Polyphenolics.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Polyphenolics, Madera, Calif., announced that four of its MegaNatural Grape Extract products have received authorization to use the NSF Certification Marks, attesting to their consistent quality and excellence in manufacturing processes. The products--MegaNatural GSKE Grape Pomace Extract, ...
Archer Daniels Midland Co.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur, Ill., and Sunlight Foods announced that ADM has acquired Sunlight Foods' mayonnaise, sauces and salad products business to form ADM Sunlight Foods. This will be ADM's first venture into the mayonnaise, sauces and salad products business. One Hot Potato, ...