The year in foodservice beverages has been the year of the smoothie, with major and minor chains adding the beverage with a healthy positioning, nutritional ingredients and creative flavorings. That said, coffee remains the segmentís stalwart.
What’s a Virtual Trade Show? Attend One! Networking, presentations, supplier literature, exhibitor booths and the ability to ask vendors confidential questions in real time are all valued activities at an industry trade show.
Abstracts - Vegetarian Meat Flavors - Comax Flavors has a wide variety of uniquely hearty, authentic, meat-like meatless flavors that appeal to both strict vegetarians and those who simply prefer the advantages of meatless products.
Many products in the market contain the phrases “rich in antioxidants” or “antioxidants added” on the label, but what are antioxidants and how do they work?
As product developers look to better serve consumer niches with formulated sports beverages, specialty ingredients, from various whey proteins to high value nutrients to an expanding array of sweeteners, are being used by R&D.
The most recent definition of dietary fiber by the American Association of Cereal Chemists, in 2001, stated it is the edible part of plants or analogous carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the human small intestine, with complete or partial fermentation in the large intestine.
Foods and ingredients to counter aging grow in interest. Certain vitamins and minerals, amino acids and an array of antioxidants, from Superfruits to green tea and carotenoids, are being used in such products.
The premium-positioned Dove Chocolate Discoveries Merlot Fudge Sauce combines both milk and dark chocolate with a California Merlot to create a unique dessert topping.
Instances of workers “brown bagging it” and bringing meals to work to save money has increased, as a result of the recession. In Asia, food and drink products with very specific positioning to workers is not uncommon.
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