Dogged DeterminationManufacturers continue the rush to pamper pets with products echoing human health concerns and trends. Just in case dietary guidelines ever decide to dictate pets’ recommended daily allowance of
More Flavor, Less SodiumExtraordinary research efforts work toward filling the consumer’s need for healthy, sodium-reduced products with great taste, resulting in solutions that can reduce sodium levels by 25% to
Away with the Salt ShakerAlthough salt is required for the human body, over-consumption of sodium can lead to health risks like high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack and high cholesterol.
One of the nation's leading chefs lends his name to a frozen pizza; a major brewer gets seasonal; milk chocolate goes to the dark side; a pop-up timer debuts on a frozen deep-dish pizza; and the future of foodservice around the globe.
Pleasing Packaged Foods FlavorsPackaged foods and beverages offer numerous challenges when trying to create optimal flavor. For example, PET packing material is popular for beverages, but such products are prone
Masterfoods takes a dark turn; candy takes a bolder and longer-lasting route; more organic and natural entrées enter the marketplace; Coca-Cola works with the Culinary Institute to recommend signature items; a weighty issue unearths some surprising possible influences; more retailers discover the value of going private--label, that is.
Godiva merges premium chocolate and ice cream; YoFarm makes its first co-branded cereal effort; Skittles diversifies in a limited edition; Gumlink makes gum a layered offer; new breads get more and more healthful; new beverage products; globally, KitKat expands again, probiotics grow further still, and a German company merges espresso and yogurt.
Fortified FunBoomers just want to have fun! Baby Boomers know the key to active healthy lifestyles is good nutrition, but they are bored with endless recommendations to eat fruits and