Cargill survey eyes US consumers’ preferences, consumption habits and motivations for chocolatey foods and beverages
June 15, 2021
Reaffirming chocolate’s near universal appeal, a new survey from Cargill finds most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day. Viewed as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret to surviving a tough day, the company’s ChocoLogic™ research reveals consumers’ preferences, motivations and attitudes toward the decadent ingredient.
New yogurt is lactose-free, full of flavor, and developed for health-conscious consumers
June 15, 2021
To create Chobani® Zero Sugar*, Chobani starts with a milk that's been filtered to reduce naturally occurring sugar. From there, Chobani uses natural fermentation methods that allow yogurt cultures to consume the remaining sugar. Chobani then adds natural, non-GMO sweeteners with tastes like monk fruit and allulose.
Historically, bakery product developers’ main goal when selecting appropriate leaveners for a specific application was simply to attain a specific desired outcome every single time. Consistency mattered.
UNSTUCK and Chobani Launch First Co-Branded Product
June 14, 2021
The Tent Partnership for Refugees, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes the business community to support refugees, launched UNSTUCK™, an initiative to create job opportunities for people fleeing their homes as a result of violence, war, and persecution. UNSTUCK will do this by partnering with leading brands to make sought-after products with ingredients sourced from suppliers employing refugees.
Over the past decade, the cheese industry has exploded, with small-batch artisanal cheesemakers popping up in every state and the large cheesemakers increasing the sophistication of their offerings to compete. As specialty cheeses become more popular, their manufacturing processes become more streamlined, mechanized, and efficient.
Pennsylvania producer of tomatoes, beans, ancient grains and vegetables marks 100 years, while looking toward future growth
June 10, 2021
2021 marks Furmano’s 100th year of harvesting nature’s goodness in the heart of Central Pennsylvania’s farmland. It’s a momentous milestone for the family-owned business – one they’re using as a springboard into the future.
A chef’s perspective on formulating with grains and seeds
June 9, 2021
Prepared Foods talks Chef Todd Ketterman, culinary manager at Reser’s Inc. Reser’s, Beaverton, Ore., is one the nation’s largest manufacturers of refrigerated salads, side dishes, sauces and more for supermarket in-store deli departments as well as commercial and non-commercial foodservice operators.
New Atlanta facility dedicated to customer experience
June 7, 2021
CP Kelco, a leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, launched a new global innovation center, adding to the company’s growing network of innovation and technical support facilities around the world. The Atlanta-based innovation center is designed as an open, collaborative space for scientists and customers alike to engage in ingredient research, problem-solving, development and pilot plant scale-up of food, beverage, home care, personal care and other consumer and industrial products.
New varieties include Bahama Mama, Mojito and Sunset Punch, plus a new variety pack
June 7, 2021
BACARDÍ Real Rum Canned Cocktails are made with natural flavors, real ingredients, and no artificial sweeteners. The convenient, gluten-free, mixed, ready-to-drink cocktails are crafted with an award-winning base spirit called BACARDÍ Superior.
Campbell will lead sales efforts, as food innovators embrace Epogee’s revolutionary alternative fat technology to make better-for-you foods without any compromise.