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Inventure Foods Expands TGI Fridays Snack Line

New Sweet Potato Skins variety, capitalizing on sweet potato popularity

September 11, 2015

A convenient 1.35-ounce single-serve bag will also available in vending machines. The suggested retail price ranges from $1.00 to $2.69 per package.

Pit Master Journey Inspires Wendy's

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and BBQ Pulled Pork Cheese Fries stem from regional research

September 11, 2015

Some of America's best BBQ is defined by region — the white sauces of northern Alabama, mesquite-tinged in Texas, vinegar-based in North Carolina.

Bob’s Red Mill Introduces Gluten Free Oatmeal Cups

Company offers quick-cooking oatmeal cups in four flavors

September 10, 2015

Bob’s Red Mill announced the availability of its new and convenient Gluten Free Oatmeal Cups, featuring healthy blends of whole grain gluten free oats, seeds, nuts, fruits and spices.

Ancient grains are attractive to the Millennial "foodie," a consumer group interested in whoel grains as well as transparency in the food supply

Rediscovered Country

With ancient grains making a comeback, developers are seeking expert input for product creation.

Zach Hovan, corporate chef, Bunge North America Inc.

Zach Hovan, Editorial Contributor

September 10, 2015

Ancient grains—or, more accurately, rediscovered whole grain cultivars—are sprouting up on menus and retail shelves across the country.

bakers use the ancient tradition of breaking bread to introduce new and borrowed influences to todayÃ¢â¬â¢s bread products.

Bread: The Great Unifier

Bread unites people across all cultures—place a big, crusty loaf just from the oven on the table, and watch as borders fade and happiness grows.

Vera Monica Caldaras, Contributing Editor

September 10, 2015

Bread, in its multiple shapes and flavors, is a universal concept representing good food, and bakers use the ancient tradition of breaking bread to introduce new and borrowed influences to today’s bread products.

John Furey, senior marketing manager, Breads and Rolls, In-Store Bakery Division, Rich Products Corporation

Ethnic Breads: A Marketing Manager’s Perspective

Rich’s Products introduced Our Specialty Flatbreads, a line of prepackaged flatbreads that retailers merchandise in the in-store bakery department

September 10, 2015

Prepared Foods talks with John Furey, senior marketing manager for Breads and Rolls, In-Store Bakery Division, Rich Products Corporation.

Snacking is becoming one of the most prominent new food trends

Snacking: The New American Pastime

Half of adults snack two to three times per day, with 70% agreeing that anything can be considered a snack

Lu Ann Williams

September 10, 2015

Snacking may very well be the new American pastime. According to the recent report from Mintel, “Snacking Motivations and Attitudes US 2015,” nearly all Americans (94%) snack at least once a day.

Fork In The Road Foods Launches Gourmet Sausages

New sausages are Non-GMO Project Verified, and are available at Whole Foods Market

September 10, 2015

Fork in the Road Foods launched Non-GMO Project Verified gourmet sausages and hot dogs. Items will hit shelves in most regions of Whole Foods Market around the country beginning September 2015. The line includes six chicken and heirloom pork varieties.

Infant brands such as Plum Organics are expanding to target children with products like Chicken Noodle Soup

Formulating Food Products for Kids

Compared to decades ago, many kids, ages 5 to 12, demonstrate greater independence, affluence and influence on family food purchases

Lu Ann Williams

September 9, 2015

In an increasingly competitive food and drinks market, children are just one of the specific sectors of the population receiving more attention.

"At 79 million strong, the millennial generation has a tremendous amount of spending power that is growing rapidly,Ã¢â¬Â says Robert I. Tomei, president, Consumer & Shopper Marketing, IRI

Millennials: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Marketers must thoroughly understand demographic to capture a piece of the nearly $290 billion millennials will spend on CPG products by 2020

September 9, 2015

IRI says its latest research examines the myths versus realities of millennials and finds not only that there are misconceptions, but also that millennials are in fact much more unique than first meets the eye.