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Food Trends, Tastes for 2014

The National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” culinary forecast predicts that local sourcing, environmental sustainability and children’s nutrition will be key trends in 2014.
February 17, 2014
The National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” culinary forecast predicts menu trends for the year ahead by surveying nearly 1,300 professional chefs -- members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) -- and the results are in for 2014.
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Free and Clear

Consumers turn to allergen-free foods with increasing frequency, and for reasons beyond allergies, as some believe a gluten-free diet can help them manage weight and is a healthier option.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
February 17, 2014
In the summer of 2013, the U.S. FDA published a new regulation defining “gluten free” for voluntary food labeling.
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IRI: New Era for Private Label, National Brands

Researchers say both private label and national brands’ shares of sales remained unchanged during the past year.
February 17, 2014
In late 2012, Information Resources Inc. (IRI) predicted that private label in the U.S. had hit a proverbial glass ceiling.
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Meats and Pizza

Americans Like Pizza

Some 13% of Americans, or one in every eight people, over the age of two eat pizza on any given day.
February 14, 2014
Older children from the ages 6-11 and adolescents from 12-19, eat the most pizza, with 22% consumed daily.
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C-stores Making Food Inroads

More convenience stores are concentrating on providing a greater variety of fresh, high-quality foods.
February 14, 2014
Convenience-store foodservice is a $10.9 billion industry and a key area of opportunity for convenience stores across the country.
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noodles, chopsticks

Dinner Ahead of Sweets

Flowers and chocolate may be the most anticipated gifts for Valentine's Day, but most sweethearts plan to give the gift of dinner this year.
February 10, 2014
Only 30% of survey respondents say they plan to buy flowers this year, and even less (15%) plan to buy chocolate.
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Recalls Prompting Consumer Concerns

Strong majorities of U.S. adults say food recalls have them at least somewhat concerned.
February 5, 2014
Food recall concerns -- and calls for increased government oversight where the food supply is concerned -- are stronger among some subsets of Americans than others.
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Welch's PB&J snacks feat

PB&J in a Convenient Snack

The Promotion In Motion Companies Inc. announced the launch of Welch's PB&J Snacks.
February 3, 2014
Welch's PB&J Snacks include 100% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C.
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Coupons on Food Purchasing

An overwhelming majority of moms (89%) are regularly influenced by coupons to try new food and drink products.
February 3, 2014
Coupons prompted the "Womensforum.com Supermarket Moms Survey" respondents to make more new product purchases down the snack food aisle (73%) than elsewhere in the store.
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