When developing a product for the valuable children's market and their parents' dollars, play for keeps. Keep it fun, keep it convenient and keep it nutritious.
Nutritional labeling, vitamin and mineral assays, microbiology and physical testing, pesticides and shelflife studies are some of the services available from Medallion Laboratories, a division of General Mills Inc. The
Ingredients That Gel From agar to xanthan gum, hydrocolloid gums play key roles in food and beverage formulations. New research looks at how controlling gum molecular weight through partial hydrolysis creates beneficial changes in gum properties.
While California and Hawaii are a distance away from each other, their distinctive cuisines share multicultural roots. However, California cuisine is watched closely for new industry trends, while Hawaiian foods are steeped in tradition.
GeniSoy has introduced a family of soy products developed to meet consumer demands for great-tasting, convenient and healthful products. In 2002, sales blossomed 24%, as several new product introductions built momentum for the company among consumers.
McCormick's Flavor Forecast The flavor experts at McCormick & Co. released their 2003 McCormick Flavor Forecast, a report that predicts the flavors and trends that will dominate the culinary area
In a unique Prepared Foods' Industry Survey, the technical, marketing and sales personnel at food companies voiced their opinions on the opportunities and challenges in the areas of functional foods, natural products and organic items.
The development to distribution of wholesome and safe foods increasingly is a responsibility beyond food safety professionals, and involves all food company personnel.
The fiber intake of Americans remains below recommended amounts, while the calorie intake remains high. New products in the marketplace rely on a variety of dietary fiber ingredients for increased healthfulness—plus functionality.
This commercially available, high-performance xanthan gum offers superior rheology, stabilizing and thickening properties, heat stability, pH stability, and excellent cling. ADM's xanthan gum is ideal for salad dressings, baked goods,