West Coast Millennials motivated by perception of health and cost, report label confusion and lack of accessibility
June 12, 2015
The 2015 data reveals that Millennial parents are driving the tidal shift in consumer demand for responsibly raised products and are largely influenced by traditional family values and peer/community feedback when making household food decisions.
Prepared Foods R&D Seminar speakers shared technologies for carbohydrate use in marinades, as well as ideas about reducing sodium and phosphates.
June 12, 2015
Carbohydrates added to marinade formulations help moisture management, improve yield, increase juiciness, bind protein and can increase tenderness or firmness of processed meats.
Company triples production of chicken raised without any antibiotics
June 2, 2015
Foster Farms is introducing two new product lines, Foster Farms Certified Organic and Foster Farms Simply Raised antibiotic-free chicken at major retailers throughout the West, making the family-owned company the largest producer of USDA certified organic and antibiotic-free chicken in the Western United States.
Applegate will operate autonomously as a standalone subsidiary
May 28, 2015
Hormel Foods Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Applegate Farms, LLC (“Applegate”), owner of the Applegate® brand, a natural and organic value-added prepared meats category. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals in the United States, and is expected to close within 60 days.
Kayem partners with Gold Medal Bakery to bring New England style buns to market
May 19, 2015
Kayem Foods, maker of the iconic Fenway Frank and famous since 1909 for quality hot dogs, sausages and deli meats, announced two new additions to its product lineup, introducing its first-ever lines of burgers and hot dog buns.
Corbion introduces non-PHO emulsifiers and natural multi-functional ingredients for meat, poultry
May 11, 2015
Corbion will use IFT 2015 (Booth #1218) as a platform not only to launch exciting new ingredients, but also to showcase its collaborative approach to new product development in the food and beverage industries.
High Liner Foods offers new take on pulled pork trend
April 30, 2015
With barbecue more popular than ever, Pulled BBQ Salmon from High Liner Foods' FPI brand gives operators a chance to move away from the sea of sameness and "Stand Out from the Herd" of traditional pulled pork.