Articles Tagged with ''potatoes''

After a brief hiatus from menus due to Taco Bell's menu simplification efforts last year, Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco will be back starting March 11.

As demand for alternatives to animal products is at an all-time high among omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike, Zero Egg, San Francisco, is cracking the US market by boldly taking over the decades-old traditional World Egg Day on October 9 to introduce the first plant-based egg replacement that tastes, looks, and functions like an ordinary egg, but is entirely made with plants. 

NatureSeal, Inc., Westport, Conn., offers a family of healthy, sulfite-free solutions to keep cut potatoes, cut sweet potatoes and other root vegetables fresh for up to 21 days.

Idahoan Foods announced Stephanie (Steph) Tripp as director of foodservice marketing. Tripp will report to vice president of foodservice Craig Gentry and will lead all foodservice marketing efforts, including a strategic focus on innovation and the digital engagement of operators.

Demand for sports-nutrition products is broadening. No longer fueled by bodybuilders and competitive athletes alone, the global market for sports-performance foods, beverages and supplements is forecast to grow at a 9.7% compound annual rate through 2025—driven increasingly by purchases from recreational athletes and “everyday” consumers.

“According to Datassential's* research, 54% of customers crave more exciting fry options. We took that knowledge to our kitchen and created a unique fry shape and flavored it with distinct seasonings to deliver bold flavor and big results for our operators,” said Kim Cupelli, vice president of marketing.

Allergen- and soy-free stabilizing and texturing systems based on potato and pea protein can be used to make a wide range of products, from cold cuts to salami to bacon. 

One way consumers define convenience is as easy-to-eat, grab-and-go snacks. Bars and handheld baked goods are popular options, and potatoes can make them better, such as in a potato-infused toaster pastry.

The Waffled Hash Browns are easy to add to any menu as a creative breakfast item, a handheld snack, a sandwich carrier or in a creative appetizer application.