IRI research shows that small companies now account for one-quarter of New Product Pacesetter dollar sales; Millennials heavily influence innovation trends
April 16, 2018
Thousands of new brands hit retail shelves during 2017, with 49% of the top-ranking brands hailing from small manufacturers — defined as those earning less than $1 billion annually — and accounting for 26% of Pacesetter dollars. Overall, the top-selling 200 new brands captured cumulative year-one sales of more than $4.6 billion across IRI’s multi-outlet geography.
The sofi Award Product of the Year will be announced during the Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show
April 13, 2018
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has been presenting sofi Awards since 1972, celebrating culinary excellence and creativity worldwide through recognizing the outstanding work of its members. The 2018 winners include a wide range of culinary delicacies, from mouthwatering sauces to delectable desserts to savory snacks. Winners were chosen from more than 2,650 entries in a blind tasting by a national panel of culinary experts.
Take a stroll through the fresh and frozen aisles to discover a variety of new, on-trend breakfast options. Fresh, value-added shredded potatoes mixed with diced onions and peppers in the produce aisle are perfect for a quick and easy hash. In the egg case, pre-made breakfast bowls offer a convenient meal incorporating whole ingredients including potatoes, veggies and eggs. And in the frozen section, choose from a variety of breakfast burritos, sandwiches and bowls to accommodate virtually every dietary concern.
Prepared Foods readers select Just Crack an Egg as their favorite new product launch from February 2018
April 3, 2018
Just Crack an Egg offers consumers a hot, savory egg scramble in under two minutes, just by adding their own fresh egg. With a combination of convenience and freshness, Just Crack an Egg is a breakfast option for Americans with on-the-go lifestyles.
SENA is a seafood buying event with more than 1,300 seafood vendors vying for the attention of the nearly 26,000 seafood product and services buyers from retail, restaurants, foodservice and processing channels seeking innovative new products
SENA is the premier seafood buying event in North America with over 1,300 seafood vendors vying for the attention of the nearly 26,000 seafood product and services buyers from leading retail, restaurants, foodservice and processing channels seeking innovative new products. Overlying themes of innovation observed at the show focused on sustainability, convenience, authenticity, and health benefits.
DuPont’s Microbiome Venture focusing on “next-generation” probiotics
March 13, 2018
Last November, DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) announced the creation of its Microbiome Venture to spearhead development of new microbiome science-based solutions. Since then, the Microbiome Venture has already taken significant steps in contributing to DuPont’s business growth strategy.
Winning a NEXTY Award has launched many products and companies to the next level
March 12, 2018
NEXTY winners are determined in a two-round judging process that is completed in the Boulder-based New Hope Network office in the weeks prior to Expo West & Engredea. All nominated products are considered and judges give a special nod to those that display the qualities of Innovation, Inspiration and Integrity.
New business unit is committed to partnering with farmers and customers to develop specialty ingredients and products
March 12, 2018
Driven by a team of experts The Annex offers the nimbleness, flexibility and speed of a start-up, all supported with the resources, relationships and expertise of Ardent Mills. It operates as a company-within-a-company, cultivating deep and lasting ties with farmers, university and private research teams, customers, and key vendors to identify, source, grow and pioneer everything from organic and heirloom grains to leading-edge ingredients.