Consuming junk food is about more than taste; ice cream choices appear to correlate with political preferences; and consumers give their opinions on the impact of the economy on their purchasing decisions.
Each year, Prepared Foods honors the food and beverage industry’s most ground-breaking innovations, as well as the teamwork behind those products. This year’s awards, sponsored by the American Egg Board, were presented at the Prepared Foods’ New Products Conference in September and recognized a range of products--from entrees to desserts.
Natural sweetener ingredients, beyond high-intensity stevia or lo han guo, provide ways to add sweetness to products ranging from menu items to packaged foods and drinks.
Despite economic woes, Americans continue to crave indulgent foods, including prepared cakes and pies. Changing demographics, continued innovation, in-store bakeries, specialty retail and private label items, and the growth in refrigerated, packaged baked goods are all part of the emerging future of this sector.
Consumer interest in intense flavors continues to grow, and Stride is answering that trend with an extension of its line, an extension which capitalizes on the brand’s convention-defying trademark.
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