New research suggests that the nutritional value of certain frozen fruits and vegetables are generally equal to fresh produce
March 21, 2017
Research, recently published in Elsevier’s Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, reveals that the nutritional value of certain frozen fruits and vegetables are generally equal to fresh produce.
Celery and fennel; fresh mint; radishes; specialty salad greens; shishito, Peppadew, and ghost peppers are emerging as important fresh foods and ingredients
October 7, 2016
Packaged Facts consumer survey data from April 2016 show that freshness is the most important food characteristic to consumers across the board.
Delavau shows expanded line of Encore ingredients at IBIE16
October 3, 2016
Delavau Food Partners, a premier supplier of food ingredients and technologies for bakery, snack, and confectionery brands, will present its expanded line of Encore ingredients at the 2016 IBIE show in Las Vegas. The ingredients offer shelf-life extension with mold inhibition, clean label solutions, and a consistent, quality eating experience.
For food developers, the challenge is to meet this demand for foods that look, smell, and taste fresh—that hold onto their perfect texture—yet maintain extended shelf life and meet consumer demand for being “quick and easy.”
New study shows that the loyal customer is ranking “freshness” as a top priority for store selection
June 3, 2016
In a departure from previous findings, Q1’s latest comprehensive study shows that convenience store “regulars,” who include younger males and Hispanic males, are increasingly selecting c-stores based on better-for-you options.
The challenge of freshness is hitting frozen foods from all sides
December 9, 2015
Chief among these trends is the growing demand for fresh products or, at least, fresher products in refrigerated rather than frozen form, according to market research Packaged Facts in the report, Frozen Foods in the U.S.: Hot Meals, Sides, and Snacks.
Younger adults, contrary to past trend, are main drivers of fresh food consumption
July 22, 2015
Turns out that Americans are eating their fruits and vegetables as well as other fresh foods and beverages, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company. The percent of all in-home eating occasions that include fresh foods, like fruit, vegetables, and dairy items, is almost back to levels seen 30 years ago, according to NPD food consumption research.
Consumer concerns about preservatives and other ingredients are alleviated by natural, organic healthy halo
February 18, 2015
With “fresh” and “healthy” emerging as food industry buzz words, it’s easy to wonder if frozen foods—which almost inherently fail conjure connotations associated with either fresh or healthy products—still appeal to the majority of American consumers.