Entrepreneurs, industry leaders will gather to drive visibility, connectivity and growth for Minnesota’s food and agriculture sector
August 22, 2018
The event theme, “The Time Is Now,” serves as a catalyst for Minnesota’s Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, growers, innovators, investors and nonprofits to come together as a community to be at the forefront of a rapidly changing industry.
Culinary, chef-driven solutions help Lycored demonstrate its natural ingredient capabilities to enhance flavor and reduce sodium
August 21, 2018
A carrot and apple soup demonstrated how SANTE can reduce salt and cream; while a roasted red pepper sauce with SANTE and CTC contained lower tomato paste and heavy cream. The third concept was a Tom Yum soup with reduced sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk and soy sauce.
When it comes to improving foodservice new product success—it truly does help to solicit input from all sides. That's exactly what’s happening this year with a Collaborative Innovation Best Practices board .
Among the most interesting trends was the mixing of flavors – both complementary and contrary
July 26, 2018
The eight most significant trends were identified as: Color in Chocolate, Flavor Duality, Mix It Up, Texture, Organic, Healthier Meets Functional, Coconut Madness, and Balls & Bites of Protein/Energy.
Prepared Foods readers select Breyers delights Minis as their favorite new product launch from May 2018
July 13, 2018
Breyers delights Minis edged Sour Patch Kids Flavored Ice Pops by a single vote to take title of Favorite Product as selected by Prepared Foods readers.
Speaking at New Products Conference: Linda Gilbert, EcoFocus
July 6, 2018
How are consumers integrating lifestyle values with food and beverage decisions? How can brand owners innovate and establish true “authenticity” in 2019? Linda Gilbert shares the latest insights from the EcoFocus My World, My Life™ consumer point of view.
Speaking at New Products Conference: Jim Splinter, Hormel Foods Corp.
June 29, 2018
Hormel has combined consumer insights, acquisitions and organic innovation and branched into on-trending categories such as better-for-you organic spreads and dips (Justin’s nut butters, Wholly Guacamole) and even sports nutrition (Muscle Milk).
Ingredion’s INSIDE IDEA LABS allows customers to more easily access the expertise developed in brick-and-mortar Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers
June 26, 2018
The development of on-demand digital support reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation. The virtual lab, available at insideidealabs.com and first developed to serve the US beverage segment, makes Ingredion Idea Labs science-based problem solving more readily available to customers pursuing increased agility and speed to market.