The use of beans as an ingredient has been trending strongly lately. And, while a lot of this interest has to do with their being a primary source of plant proteins, they also are well-known sources of fiber and gluten-free/non-GMO carbohydrate.

Fuchs develops custom seasoning solutions for a wide range of food and beverage applications. Snack seasonings have been a significant area of focus but Fuchs’ seasonings also are used in meat, sauce, dairy and bakery applications. The company also serves restaurant operators.

Consumers and the food industry are now recognizing the opportunity that veg-based options present in terms of versatility, exposure to new flavor profiles and evolving the way we eat.  

Prepared Foods talks with Jasmine Sutherland, president of Texas Food Solutions (TFS) and Vice President of Perfect Fit Meals. Texas Food Solutions, Katy, Texas, is a toll provider of high-pressure processing (HPP) services to area food and beverage manufacturers in southeast Texas and Louisiana. Perfect Fit Meals, Houston, manufactures refrigerated meals for nationwide distribution.

Prepared Foods talks with Jonathan Davis, senior vice president of research and development for ARYZTA LLC. Davis studied at the California Culinary Academy, San Francisco, before joining Nancy Silverton at La Brea Bakery when it opened more than 25 years ago. Last year saw La Brea Bakery introduce its first two gluten free items: White Sliced Sandwich Bread and Multigrain Sliced Sandwich Bread.

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Valencia, FPI is a provider of flavors and extracts to the food & beverage industries, with a focus on organic and natural products.

Protein and snacking are two megatrends that are now fully mainstream. That's because busy consumers demand quick, nutritious, satisfying options that do more than just fill you up. Both of these trends are powerhouses and independently meet consumers' needs well.

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, introduced “Ingredion for Emerging Business,” a new US initiative to help emerging food and beverage companies grow efficiently with customer-centric, innovative ingredient solutions, product development expertise, market insights and a new e-commerce platform.

ReadiCream® ND is a non-dairy, PHO- and allergen-free product that—when hydrated—is designed to be 1:1 replacement for liquid heavy cream or other dairy products. Although replacing real dairy, ReadiCream® ND provides an authentic fresh dairy taste and excellent mouthfeel resulting in no loss of quality in finished product.