Stagnito's New Products Magazine back issues from June 2007:
Go green carefully.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2007; ... Sustainability, green, buying local, carbon foot print, CSR, eco-friendly, environmentally sound ... The food and beverage industry is all over these green topics, but from my viewpoint, a lot of it is noise pollution. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There's a lot of ...
Top of class in glass.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) named the winners of its 2007 Clear Choice Awards, recognizing 11 consumer products companies for achievements in pushing the envelope on glass packaging design. The entries were judged on aesthetics, creativity, marketability and form and functionality ....
Global retailers.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jun 01, 2007 ... London-based Planet Retail recently published its "Top 30 Grocery Retailers Worldwide, 2006" report, which shows that Dutch grocer Ahold has been ousted from its Top 5 position by Japanese hypermarket-to-convenience store operator Seven & I. Seven & I has chalked up impressive sales gains ...
Top SKUs: May.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jun 01, 2007 ... <Pre> Top SKUs May Kraft Foods 44 Target 33 Kroger 31 Safeway 30 General Mills24 Barton's Gold22 Albertson's 20 Topco ...
The numbers.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jun 01, 2007 ... <Pre> THE NUMBERS U.S. NEW PRODUCT U.S. NEW PRODUCT CATEGORY LAUNCHES MAY 2007 LAUNCHES 2007 Baby Food 40 72 Bakery 106...
Coffee sales continue to percolate.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)(Statistical data)
Jun 01, 2007 ... At-home coffee sales are suffering, but the out-of-home sector remains robust, a new report from Datamonitor indicates. The at-home coffee market has shown a compound annual growth rate of just 2.5 percent in the five years to 2006, while out-of-home coffee has shown an equivalent rate of ...
Fish hooks more new product launches.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Productscan reports that chocolate confections was the leading category in new food launches in the three months to February 2007, ahead of meals and entrees. Both the spices and fish categories have experienced significant growth since the same period in 2006--more than 170 percent each. ...
Holistic retailing: relationships, experiences to define retail future.(MARKET RESEARCH & DATA)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Seventy percent of average consumers purchase fewer than 10 new products a year, according to data from Information Resources Inc., Chicago. There are approximately 100,000 new products available each year, which means there's a dramatic disconnection in the system. The schism ...
IFT 2007: the best of food thinking; Annual Meeting & Expo features health-promoting ingredients, regulations.(2007 IFT SHOW PREVIEW)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The largest annual food science forum and exposition in the world will be on display at the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo, July 28 to Aug. 1, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. More than 23,000 food scientists, suppliers and marketers from around ...
Orchestrating great taste: using flavor modifiers to fine-tune nutritionally enhanced foods.(TECH TRENDS)
Jun 01, 2007; ... It is no secret that today's functional or nutritionally enhanced foods and beverages have created unique challenges for product developers. From the days of fat replacement and the low-carb revolution to highly fortified functional foods, the food industry has struggled with making ...
Strategic co-branding: partnering with the right ingredient adds more than nutritional boost.(Cover story)
Jun 01, 2007; ... On Valentine's Day this year, Aristo Health Inc. Iaunched its body + mind line of nutrition bars. The chewy granola bars contain a combination bars. The chewy granola bars contain a combination of omega-3 from fish oil, plant sterols and so-called superfruit antioxidants such as ...
Healthy halo: flavors that influence purchase decisions.(HEALTHIER FORMULATIONS)
Jun 01, 2007; ... Consumers want all they can get from new foods and beverages. A product must taste good, but if it can also increase blood circulation, all the better. If a processor is unable to use an actual healthy ingredient in an application, sometimes a flavor will add a nutritional perception on ...
Hormel: a cut above; Firm earns 6th Annual Food Quality Award.(HEALTHIER FORMULATIONS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... It was 1923 when George A. Hormel gave an employee the same sage advice undoubtedly instilled in him while working in his uncle's meat market during the late 1800s: "What you get out of this business depends wholly on how much you put into it," he wrote. "Don't expect big results unless ...
Evolum HT 53 twin screw extruder.(MARKETPLACE FOCUS: Salt, Rice & Grains)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Clextral Group has created a technology that allows food processors to add or increase whole grains in their breakfast cereals, pasta products, snack foods, co-extruded products and flat breads. Clextral's Evolum HT 53 twin screw extruder's unique technology gives processors and ...
Nutracea.(MARKETPLACE FOCUS: Salt, Rice & Grains)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Using its proprietary stabilization method, which guarantees one year of shelf life, Nutracea is the only all-natural resource for food grade stabilized rice bran. The company's stabilized rice bran is a nutrient-rich ingredient that naturally elevates antioxidant levels in finished ...
Natural salt replacers.(MARKETPLACE FOCUS: Salt, Rice & Grains)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Savoury Systems International Inc. (SSI) recently expanded its line of salt replacers to specifically address growing demand for new methods that use naturally healthy ingredients while reducing sodium. The research and development department of SSI has created natural ...
WheatSelect white spring whole-wheat flour.(MARKETPLACE FOCUS: Salt, Rice & Grains)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Horizon Milling announced the introduction of its new WheatSelect white spring whole-wheat flour. It delivers the health benefits of whole-grain nutrition but with a lighter color, softer texture and milder taste that consumers prefer. Horizon Milling's advanced flour milling processes ...
Ticaloid MP.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Fried foods require special considerations for food manufacturers. Ticaloid MP is a hydrocolloid system that prevents fried food from experiencing "blowouts" during frying and reduces the amount of oil that is picked up from the fryer. When added to the filling of appetizers such as fish ...
Solbar at IFT.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... At the IFT Chicago, Solbar will feature new developments in isolated soy proteins, functional and textured soy protein concentrates. Focus is on traditional meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian applications, as well as the growing health and wellness segment. Solbar's range of products (soy ...
Dairy protein headlines two IFT symposia.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)(International Food Technologists)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... In July, Dairy Management Inc. will host two symposia at the International Food Technologists 2007 Annual Meeting and Food Expo, exploring the functional and nutritional benefits of dairy and dairy-based products. The Expo is being held at McCormick Place in Chicago, July 28 to Aug. 1. The ...
LycoRed.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... LycoRed Ltd. conducted its European launch of a comprehensive line of vitamin [B.sup.12] formulations at Vitafoods International in Geneva in May. The new line includes vitamin [B.sup.12] formulated on a variety of carriers and with concentrations of 0.1 percent, 1 ...
Palatinose.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Palatinit, which introduced its functional carbohydrate Palatinose at the 2005 IFT Food Expo, will showcase the ingredient at this year's Expo as well. The company's booth will display products containing the ingredient such as multi-flavored sports, nutrition and energy drinks, biscuits ...
Mastertaste.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... At this year's IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo, ingredient manufacturer Mastertaste will be featuring an innovative flavor modulation technology, which includes modulators that are helpful in creating foods and beverages with reduced salt and sugar levels. Mastertaste's flavor modulators ...
Diehl Organics.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Diehl Food Ingredients, which develops, produces and markets powdered ingredient systems, is launching a line of certified organic specialty powders. The company is first-to-market with a certified organic powdered creamer called Jerzee Organic, and a certified organic powdered vegetable ...
Performance Chemicals & Ingredients.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Performance Chemicals & Ingredients (PCI) was formed in 2006 as a management company with a business model focused on developing a specialty ingredient business portfolio through targeted acquisitions. The venture started with the acquisition of ...
Gums for gluten-free applications.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Coyote Brand Stabilizer ST-101 from Gum Technology provides the structure that gluten-free products lack and is affordable and easy to work with. ST-101's blend of xanthan and guar work synergistically with ...
Kerry Ingredients.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Kerry Ingredients will demonstrate how it delivers creative ideas through a mix of new technology, key consumer insights, ideas, proactive problem solving to identify new markets and new applications, expanded technological efficiencies and consumer-preferred tastes. With continued ...
DSM Food Specialties.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... DSM will showcase its innovative ingredients and health solutions at this year's IFT with the launch of Sensarite and CakeZyme. Sensarite provides high impact taste enhancement in bakery and dairy applications. It has a subtle but wide ranging effect on the flavor of foods. In some, it ...
Pharmachem Laboratories.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Pharmachem is a family of companies manufacturing application-specific ingredient systems since 1978, and certified organic since 2002. It operates 10 vertically integrated facilities in the United States with process technologies including extraction, concentration, purification and ...
National Starch Food Innovation.(MARKETPLACE BRIEFS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... National Starch Food Innovation will be demonstrating how "Texture Changes Everything" at the 2007 IFT, showcasing its texture expertise and the important and potential impact texture has on bakery, dairy, ready meal and beverage products. In addition to sampling an array of culinary ...
Symrise.(Briefs)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Fragrance and flavorings developer Symrise, Holzminden, Germany, expanded its beverage production operations at its site in Nordlingen, Germany, by building a pilot plant and an ultramodern laboratory. The new facility was designed to enhance the company's ability to produce high-quality ...
Tate & Lyle.(Briefs)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Ingredient maker Tate & Lyle, London, opened new facilities and expanding product lines. In May the company opened a new Sucralose facility in Singapore, and is currently ramping up production to full capacity. In April the company celebrated the opening of its new sales facility in ...
Dairy Management Inc.(Briefs)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Dairy Management Inc., Rosemont, Ill., will host two symposia at the International Food Technologists 2007 Annual Meeting and Food Expo exploring the functional and nutritional benefits of dairy and dairy-based products. The first session is ...
Takasago Flavors.(Briefs)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Takasago Flavors completed the renovation of its ...
DSM Food Specialties.(Briefs)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredient maker DSM Food Specialties, Netherlands, has opened a state-of-the-art process flavoring plant in Xinghuo, China, near Shanghai. The plant will double the company's production capacity, making it the world's largest independent producer of process ...
D.D. Williamson, Manchester, England, announced that Sandra Nelson has been hired as the technical coordinator. The company's William Kamuf was honored at the International Society of Beverage Technologists 54th Annual Meeting in San Antonio.(People)
Jun 01, 2007 ... D.D. Williamson, Manchester, England, announced that Sandra Nelson has been hired as the technical coordinator. The company's William Kamuf was honored at the International Society of Beverage Technologists 54th Annual Meeting in San Antonio ... Orafti Active Food Ingredients named Tim Van ...
Regional tastes speak volumes: Virginia Dare to unveil research findings at IFT.(SUPPLIER PROFILE)(dialogue with Anton Angelich)(Interview)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Global flavors have been attracting a lot of attention. But for the IFT 2007 Annual Meeting and FoodExpo, Viginia Dare will unveil taste opportunities that hit closer to home. The Brooklyn, N.Y-based manufacturer has built its reputation through beverage and sweet flavoring expertise and ...
Chuao Chocolatier ChocoPod.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... ChocoPod, made by Chuao Chocolatier, is an 11-gram chocolate bar shaped like a cacao pod, and comes with a variety of fillings. Flavors include Passion (passion fruit caramel), Candela (spicy macadamia praline), Modena (strawberry balsamic caramel), ...
Helen's Kitchen debuts internationally themed frozen meals.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Helen's Kitchen introduced a line of internationally themed frozen dinners, all of which feature the company's original tofu steaks. New meal offerings include Basil Pesto Farfalle with chicken-flavored tofu steaks, Cheese Enchiladas with ...
Pure Inventions Green Tea, Fruit Extracts.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Pure Inventions developed two lines of highly concentrated drinkable nutritional supplements that can be added to any hot or cold beverage. Pure Inventions Green Tea Extracts come in Original, Peach, Pineapple-Coconut, Vanilla, Tropical and Raspberry varieties. The company's Antioxidant ...
Annie's Naturals.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Annie's Naturals is introducing two new varieties of organic salad dressings, Maple Ginger Dressing and Light Italian Dressing with Garlic and Herbs. Both dressings ...
Route 29 Napa Confections.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Route 29 Napa Confections new holiday candies include Peppermint Bark, which combines semi-sweet and white chocolate and is topped with crunchy peppermint bits; Cinnamon flavored licorice shaped like a reindeer; and ...
The R.W. Knudsen Family.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... The R.W. Knudsen Family is introducing organic apple cider that can be brewed with organic mulling spices. R.W. Knudsen Family's Organic Apple Juice is sold in 32-, 64- and 128-ounce jugs. R.W. Knudsen Family's Organic ...
Crunchies' Organic Strawberries.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Low in calories and fat, each resealable pouch of Crunchies' Organic Strawberries holds three USDA servings of fruit. Crunchies strawberries are made through a drying process that removes 97 percent of each berry's ...
Sunkist Orange Ice Smoothie Mix.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Sunkist Orange Ice Smoothie Mix is sold in powder form in 2-ounce foil pouches that produce up to three servings. The mix has considerably less sugar than other ready-to-drink smoothies and contains 100 ...
Health Cola.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Health Cola seeks to retain the flavor of traditional cola beverages. Health Cola uses fructose instead of corn syrup, and vitamin C and citric acid instead of phosphoric acid. The soft drink ...
Kashi frozen pizzas.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Natural foods maker Kashi is adding frozen pizzas to its frozen food offerings. The pies are made using minimally processed toppings, with a crust featuring Kashi's Seven Whole Grain and Sesame blend with flax seeds. The crust also boasts 260 mg. of ALA omega-3 fatty acid. The pizza line ...
General Mills' Fruit Ripples.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... One pouch of General Mills' Fruit Ripples dried apples contains only 50 calories and comes in two flavors--Strawberry Apple and Cinnamon Apple. Fruit Ripples easily help satisfy the ...
Deli Style Corn Dogs.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Bar-S Foods now has Deli Style Corn Dogs available at deli counters in packages of six. The corn dogs feature Bar-S Jumbo Franks with a ...
Nature's Path Organic Toaster Pastries.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Nature's Path Organic Toaster Pastries are available in four new flavors: Cherry Pomegran, Chocolate, Brown Sugar Maple Cinn and Unfrosted Brown Sugar Maple Cinn. The line of pastries, which ...
Smith Dairy Ruggles churned Light Ice Cream.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Smith Dairy now makes Ruggles churned ice cream with 50 percent less fat and one-third fewer calories than traditional ice cream. Ruggles Churned Premium Light Ice Cream is available in eight flavors including Vanilla, Butter Pecan, Cookies N Cream, Strawberry, ...
Ticker.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... This summer, Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. will begin selling its Super Bubble Original flavored bubble gum in 50.4-ounce jars. Each jar will contain 280 pieces of 5-gram sized packages of gum.--Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. [??] Lipton To Go Sticks are available in three new flavors: Green ...
Goodness baked: traditional baked treats getting healthful updates.(FOCUS ON BAKED GOODS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... In order to keep up with increasingly health-conscious consumers, producers of baked goods, one of the most indulgent food categories, are battling to keep their products tempting. The result is a slew of products that tout a multitude of health benefits. Health nuts with a ...
Hostess 100 Calorie Packs.(OUR TAKE)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Hostess's new 100 Calorie Packs offer calorie-conscious consumers portion-controlled, snack-sized packages, each containing three mini cup cakes featuring the brand's signature creamy filling. The packs come in three varieties: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing, Golden Cake with ...
Fruit snacks enjoy global growth: new flavors, unique twists draw new consumers.(GLOBAL NEW PRODUCTS)
Jun 01, 2007 ... With health and wellness continuing to get a global boost from the snack category, fruit snacks have experienced a renewed consumer surge. However, people now have their palates tuned to more flavorful and unique offerings that move beyond dried apricots and raisins. According to the ...
Appetizers redefined: role of small bites keeps growing.(FOODSERVICE)
Jun 01, 2007; ... Traditionally an appetizer is defined as "any small, bite-size food served before a meal to whet and excite the palate." Today's appetizers stretch that definition. Many diners order an appetizer in lieu of an entree. Smaller portions usually equate to smaller cost--good for ...
Fresh From Mesa Verde.(Briefs)(Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Soup)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... It evokes a journey to the Southwest: new Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Soup with Sour Cream, one of four zesty new StockPot soups--Fresh From Mesa Verde. White meat chicken, tomatoes ...
All-natural steaks, prime rib.(Briefs)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Black Angus Steakhouse now exclusively serves all-natural Black Angus beef. The beef comes from corn-fed Black Angus cattle. Guests will see merchandising ...
Einstein Bros.' pizza bagels.(Briefs)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Einstein Bros. Bagels offers guests a "hole" new experience with its Cheese, Cheesy Garlic Herb, Spinach & Mushroom, Andouille Sausage and Pepperoni pizza bagels. Guests can choose their "crust" from ...
New England Soup Factory summer smoothers.(Today's special)
Jun 01, 2007 ... New England Soup Factory co-owner and Chef Marjorie Druker has created a line of cold soups that she calls "summer soothers," which she encourages customers to take home and serve at picnics and get-togethers. Ingredients often included in the line include cucumber, lime, avocado, ...
Fabulously fresh: fruits, vegetables find new life on menus.(FOODSERVICE)
Jun 01, 2007; ... Fresh is in, there is no doubt about it. According to Mintel Menu Insights, fresh fruit and vegetables experienced a 32 percent increase on the restaurant menu over the past two years and can be found in more than 5,000 menu items, from light spring rolls on the appetizer menu ...
Creating a safe mix: meeting consumer allergy concerns.(DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT)
Jun 01, 2007; ... About 12 million Americans live with food allergies. That's less than five percent of the U.S. population. So you may be asking why you'd want to develop food products for such a limited market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Perhaps you're underestimating the power of this ...
Viral marketing: food activists target threat to kids.(FRONTLINE)
Jun 01, 2007; ... Kids today spend an enormous amount of time surfing the Internet and building up their thumb muscles by text messaging on their cell phones. Now comes word that this exposure creates a significant risk of viral infection. Viral marketing infection, that is. The latest target in the ...
Asian flavors at home: ahh! Gourmet opens the door.(LAUNCH OF THE MONTH)
Jun 01, 2007; ... One of the biggest inconveniences for American home cooks who love Asian flavored dishes is the ingredients. It's often difficult to find things such as shrimp paste, hawthorn fruit or sambal chili sauce. And once you do find them, whatever you didn't use may end up in the refrigerator for ...
McSmart and McSnackable: McDonald's new product strategy boosts bottom line.(ADDEN-DAHM)
Jun 01, 2007; ... Although it's known for Big Macs and Quarter Pounders, McDonald's strategy to develop snackable items fits with today's busy consumers who don't adhere to traditional meal patterns and are increasingly looking for small sustenance throughout the day. That new product development strategy ...