Articles by David Feder , RDN

Sauce Formulation Essentials

New prepared sauces meet consumer demands for bold ethnic flavors and speed-scratch cooking

Chuck Jolley, Contributing Editor

David Feder , RDN

April 13, 2016

Learn about the development and formulation of sauces.

New Dietary Guidelines—Taken with a Grain of Salt

New guidelines promote unjustified and non-scientific blanket condemnation of sodium and fat

David Feder , RDN

March 21, 2016

In addition to a 2016 Retail Trends overview, this issue also brings you Prepared Foods’ annual round-up of trending nutraceutical ingredients for foods and beverages. The timing couldn’t be better: Not only is March is National Nutrition Month but this year’s report also follows the 2016 release of the 2015 USDA Dietary Guidelines.

Pure and Simple Food and Beverage Products

Processors hear consumer calls for simpler, “cleaner” products

David Feder , RDN Lu Ann Williams

March 14, 2016

In this year’s survey, conducted through BNP Media’s Market Research Division, processors revealed the ingredients and trends they see as forming the backbone of the healthful products market.

Most pie fillings are the fruity flavors of the Midwest tradition

Pie Are Not Square

For many American consumers, the word “comforting” comes to mind when they think of pie

David Feder , RDN Brent Frei

February 12, 2016

According to the American Pie Council, 90% of Americans agree that a slice of pie represents one of the simple pleasures in life.

Weighted Opinions

Our diabetic patients should have their blood sugar managed and our heart patients should have their cholesterol levels normalized

David Feder , RDN

January 8, 2016

Keeping someone in therapy for years was not only frowned upon, it was deemed a mark of incompetence.

Products marketed for weight loss and weight management continue to be some of the most sought-after products from consumers

Slowing Obesity with Weight Management Formulations

Formulations for weight management must become more sophisticated as the need to turn around the obesity freight train becomes more urgent

David Feder , RDN

December 7, 2015

What happened? Well into its second generation, the obesity epidemic, rather than abating, is getting worse.

Steal This Formulation!

Suppliers don’t want to be product manufacturers, yet some are feeling forced into it

David Feder , RDN

October 21, 2015

In my rebellious youth, one of the big symbols of the counterculture movement was Abbie Hoffman’s 1971 manifesto, “Steal This Book.” In many ways, the title was the best part. Inside, the guide for waging protest against the military-industrial complex was both heavy on the impractical and rapidly obsolete.

Demand for Fats and Oils in Food Product Development

Edible oil producers are presenting multiple technologies and solutions to meet exponentially growing demands of consumers and manufacturers

David Feder , RDN

July 14, 2015

In an industry like food ingredients that is seemingly defined by the need for constant innovation, edible oils might seem to be fairly humdrum.

Consumers demand low-sodium products and products featuring gourmet salt

Balancing Low-Sodium Products and Gourmet Salt Demand

Product developers cleverly balance demand for new products featuring gourmet salts as well as reduced-sodium profiles

Winston Boyd PhD

David Feder , RDN

June 12, 2015

Demand for low-sodium foods is as strong as the growth in the gourmet salt market. What’s behind the dichotomy?

Heart Health 21C

New research shows room for saturated fats in a heart healthy diet

David Feder , RDN

May 14, 2015

Despite extensive research into the environmental factors that affect cardiovascular health, the consensus regarding what constitutes a heart-healthy diet appears, once again, to have been thrown into a state of flux.

Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging often comes with new challenges. This webinar will explore how an ovenable, fiber-based packaging solution can deliver the benefits of plastic with 90% less plastic usage.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers.

Articles by David Feder , RDN

Sauce Formulation Essentials

New Dietary Guidelines—Taken with a Grain of Salt

Pure and Simple Food and Beverage Products

Pie Are Not Square

Weighted Opinions

Slowing Obesity with Weight Management Formulations

Steal This Formulation!

Demand for Fats and Oils in Food Product Development

Balancing Low-Sodium Products and Gourmet Salt Demand

Heart Health 21C

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