All important food marketing trends—from convenience to healthy eating to the desire for more ethnically diverse foods—are highly impacted by women's influence in the home. The better
Widespread interest in ethnic cuisines and immigration from all points south of the border —as well as from Asia—help drive the tremendous sales of spices in the U.S. This trend also “gives flavor” to traditional American comfort foods.
A 2002 study recently released by Technomic Inc. (Chicago), a foodservice consultancy firm, has shown that despite a sluggish economy and fears about an imminent war, the top 100 leading chains managed to grow 4.7% last year (individual results varied).
Sports and energy beverages often are lumped into the same product category. However, the two product types serve very different purposes and require different ingredients in their formulations.
“The kitchen”…or so one Spanish-to-English website translated the term la cocina when I looked it up. However, that struck me as simplistic, considering the many contexts in which it appears. So I—of inconvenient Norwegian background—turned to my trusty co-worker, Julia Gallo-Torres, for help.
A perception of healthfulness continues to fuel the juice and juice drink market. Increasingly, other influences are making their mark, as well, including a focus on convenience.
Maltodextrins' water-holding ability enhances chewability, bite and may improve the shelf stability of energy bars. They also provide an additional source of carbohydrates. Cargill has added spray-dried maltodextrins to its
Calcium is the building block of strong bones, but the body needs also vitamin D in order to absorb calcium. Vitamin D is needed for growth and helps regulate the heartbeat; also, it helps enhance immunity, is essential in blood clotting and is necessary for thyroid function.
Latin American cuisine is a mix of worlds, old and new, near and far, native and imported. The region's culinary magic offers food processors a wealth of opportunity and creative ideas.
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