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Mangos May Lower Blood Sugar in Obese Adults

34 percent of U.S. adults have been classified as obese

September 17, 2014

Research published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolic Insights found that regular consumption of mango by obese adults may lower blood sugar levels and does not negatively impact body weight.

Raisin Health Profiles

September 12, 2014

Raisins have been a long-standing snack for many generations, but most consumers are unaware of the health benefits that come with consuming raisins on a regular basis.

Low-calorie Juices

iTi Tropical says coconut water can play a key new role in formulating reduced calorie 100% juice blends.

September 12, 2014

iTi Tropicals (iTi), the leading importer of 100% pure coconut water in bulk, released its survey of market data and concluded that coconut water products with added sweeteners represent about 75% of the coconut water market.

First Person

A corporate executive chef’s perspective on culinary trends and corporate product development.

Prepared Foods talks with Dianna Fricke, CRC, CWPC, director of culinary, National Accounts; and a corporate executive chef with Simplot Food Group, Boise, Idaho.

August 25, 2014

Fricke earned her culinary credentials with honors from Western Culinary Institute, Portland, and has a bachelor’s with honors in Nutrition and Dietetics from Idaho State University, Pocatello

Culinary Herbs, Pastes

SupHerb Farms Fusions make it easy to develop and differentiate flatbread sauces and toppings

August 25, 2014

Recent findings released from Technomic indicate “27% of consumers would consider ordering a flatbread crust for their pizza (up from 23% in 2012), and 64% would like pizza establishments to offer premium ingredients/toppings.”

La Costeña Buys Faribault Foods

La Costeña will combine Arizona Canning and Faribault under Faribault name in Minneapolis.

August 1, 2014

La Costeña group, a privately held global leader in a wide range of packaged foods categories, said it completed its acquisition of Faribault Foods, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of canned beans and vegetables

Seawind Foods, dehydrated spices, cinnamon

Dehydrated Fruits, Vegetables, Spices

Newly formed Seawind Foods unveils new structure, expansion plans.

July 31, 2014

Seawind Foods, formerly Seawind International, used IFT to showcase its broad line of dehydrated products and share its plans to grow and expand in the market.

TreeHouse Buys Flagstone

Private label giant completes $860 million deal for nut, snack mix maker.

July 30, 2014

TreeHouse Foods, Inc., Oak Brook, Ill., said it completed its previously announced acquisition of Flagstone Foods, the Minneapolis provider of private label healthy snacks

Frozen Pastes

Culinary Farms’ new frozen pastes deliver concentrated flavor with no preservatives or additives.

July 29, 2014

Culinary Farms Inc., Woodland, Calif., now can process frozen pastes.

Fruit Formulations

Consumers are increasingly attracted to products featuring fruit ingredients. Fruits enhance sensory characteristics and offer numerous health benefits.