Historically, research has recruited respondents based on what they claim to be true. But relying on people’s memory and integrity—both of which can be faulty—causes enormous discrepancies in data. 

Post Consumer Brands and Dunkin' are brewing up two new cereals made with Dunkin' coffee, set to roll out nationwide. The two new Post cereals —  Dunkin' Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Latte — were inspired by Dunkin' fans' two favorite flavors and mark the first collaboration between Post and Dunkin'.

With demand for seafood at an all-time high and supply in an increasingly vulnerable state, a group of food innovators and culinary leaders joined forces with tech experts to create BlueNalu Inc., the global leader in cell-based seafood, that produces seafood directly from fish cells. 

The old saying is that when life gives you lemons—you make lemonade. Yet here’s a case where a world leading cooperative, Ocean Spray Cranberries, is seemingly now making everything—from just a single berry. In mid-2019, Ocean Spray hired 18-year CPG innovation and marketing veteran Rizal Hamdallah as Chief Global Innovation Officer.

4505 Meats launched a new snack mix, Cheese-Charrones. The product features a blend of 4505’s Chicharrones, Cracklins, and Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps.

Coffee mate unveiled seasonal offerings, including a new, limited-edition holiday creamer: Coffee mate Toll House Cookies n’ Cocoa. With flavors reminiscent of chocolate chip cookies and warm hot cocoa, this festive creamer brings two holiday treats together.

Lisa Einat Day outlines a few principles that can help you—whether you are looking to reshape an iconic brand while maintaining its brand heritage; or if you are looking to develop a new brand altogether.

Dairy-based dips – especially those with high quality ingredients and clean labels – are increasingly favored among shoppers, according to recent IRI data reports.

JBS USA wasn’t one of the first companies active in the meat alternatives space, yet the Greeley, Colo., meat and poultry giant (one of the nation’s largest) is on pace to disrupt the category! JBS formed Planterra Foods in Boulder County and invested years of research in food science, consumer insights and packaging in support of OZO™, a new line that debuted just this past April. 

From sweet pastry fillings to savory almond-and-rice mixes, food scientists should be aware of all the unique processed versions of fruits and nuts and the applications that they work best in. Handling these often delicate ingredients with care will ensure optimal presentation as well as safety and flavor quality for the duration of that application’s shelf life.