The coronavirus outbreak in the US has revitalized sales in the center of retail stores, home of shelf-stable and frozen foods that have generally been experiencing declining or slow sales growth over a number of years.
Enzyme Development Corporation introduces food-grade biocatalyst, a botanical protease, ENZECO® FICIN 100
September 3, 2020
Ficin, a natural non-GMO proteolytic biocatalyst from the latex of Ficus species (tropical fig tree), is approved for use in food and perfect for clean label products. Ficin functions similarly to other plant cysteine proteases, such as Papain and Bromelain, but has a lower deactivation temperature, making it ideal for meat tenderizing applications, particularly thin cuts of meat such as fajita strips.
Good Health Organic Baked Cheese Puffs and Baked Cheese Fries are gluten-free and carry the trusted USDA Organic label
September 2, 2020
Good Health®, a member of the Utz Quality Foods family of brands, launched Good Health® Organic with the introduction of Baked Cheese Puffs and Baked Cheese Fries. They’re made with real cheese, the key ingredient from Organic Valley®, a farmer-owned organic cooperative and an organic consumer brands.
There's seemingly no end to stories about how US consumers are coping (or not) with the nation's coronavirus pandemic. Yet how does life in this "new normal" impact decisions about such topics as dinner and diets?
New line of ice cream honors heroes and raises funds for local food banks
September 1, 2020
Pierre’s Ice Cream Company created a special line of ice cream pints in recognition of people who have adapted, struggled, sacrificed and persevered during this challenging time. The line also raises money for local food banks.
With new acquisition, Sovos Brands continues to expand its portfolio of one-of-a-kind brands
September 1, 2020
The acquisition deepens Sovos Brands' role in the breakfast and snacking categories and represents a significant step in the company's mission to acquire and build one-of-a-kind brands that bring consumers delicious food for joyful living.
B&G Foods brings the taste of the popular cereal to seasoning category
August 31, 2020
The seasoning consists of the cereal's famous cinnamon-sugar blend, paired with sweet notes of caramel, vanilla and graham flavors that combine to capture the unmistakable taste of a bowl of Cinnamon Toast CrunchTM Cereal.
The addition of a direct-to-consumer site compliments the company’s retail presence in more than 26,000 retail outlets
August 31, 2020
Featuring unparalleled access to a vast portfolio of signature plant-based meats, including all-new bulk packs, mixed product bundles, limited-time offers, trial packs and more, the direct-to-consumer site is a new and convenient way to experience Beyond Meat.
Company to establish new operating units and global beverage category leads, supported by new platform services organization
August 31, 2020
The company is building a networked global organization, combining the power of scale with the deep knowledge required to win locally. The company will create new operating units focused on regional and local execution that will work closely with five marketing category leadership teams that span the globe to rapidly scale ideas.