Pizza, Pizza The strong sales performance pizza displayed in table service restaurants in 2012 continued into 1Q13. April 19, 2013 The growth in pizza sales was driven largely by expanded flatbread offerings by restaurants.Read More
Turn up the Heat Mizkan Americas’ Border Foods chiles help manufacturers turn up the heat in Hispanic-inspired products. April 17, 2013 A growing Hispanic population is influencing U.S. cuisine and creating demand for spicier, more authentic Latin foods.Read More
Beech-Nut Goes Hispanic Beech-Nut Nutrition and Goya Foods Inc. have forged a partnership to launch a new line of authentic Hispanic flavored baby foods. April 11, 2013 A study revealed that two thirds of Hispanic moms were not satisfied with the choices they presently find in baby food.Read More
Frito-Lay Gets More Spice PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division has once-again partnered with Tapatio. April 10, 2013 The line expands to include Lay's Tapatio Limon flavored potato chips and Cheetos Tapatio flavored snacks. Read More
Adding Spice Young Americans and those with children like to spice things up in the kitchen, according to new research. April 10, 2013 The ethnic food category experienced solid yearly sales performance, especially during the recession.Read More
Doritos, Taco Bell and the Circle of Life Frito-Lay is about to put Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos in a bag. April 3, 2013 So, the product that inspired a fast-food phenomenon is expanding with a line based on that phenomenon.Read More
Fuchs Adds Flavor Base Line Fuchs North America introduceda new line of South American-inspired flavor bases. April 3, 2013 The line is intended as a starting point for foodservice and processed introductions. Read More
Herdez Launches Cooking Sauces With these new Mexican Cooking Sauces, consumers can simply add the sauces to any protein and simmer for 7-10 minutes for a quick meal. March 28, 2013 Sauce varieties include Traditional Chipotle, Roasted Pasilla Chile, Red Guajillo Chile and Tomatillo Verde.Read More
2013 New Products Annual: Soups & Side Dishes Changing Times in Soups and Sides An examination of soups and sides introduced in 2012 finds a market expanding to include Millennials and a wider, more diverse palate. Tom Vierhile March 22, 2013 When historians look back at 2012 for the soup category, they may come to the conclusion that this was the year soup makers “turned the page” on Baby Boomers and went into a full embrace of Millennial consumers.Read More
Hispanics and Food Shopping Meredith Hispanic Ventures released findings from a new study identifying the shopping, cooking, and eating habits of the modern Latina family. March 14, 2013 Among the discoveries was the importance of convenience to Hispanic consumers. Read More