Articles by Robert Garrison

Prepared Foods talks with Atomo Coffee Founder & CEO Andy Kleitsch about Atomo’s upcycled beanless coffee.

Prepared Foods discussses upcycling's progress—and prospects for 2025 with Amanda Oenbring, chief executive officer at the Upcycled Food Association; and Kathryn Britton director of innovation for UFA’s certifying partner, Where Food Comes From, Inc.

In far northwest Washington, just a few miles below Canada, rural Lynden, Wash., produces approximately 90% of the nation’s annual frozen red raspberry crop. Geographically, it’s a world away from downtown Chicago—the striking contrast of Mount Baker towering over green farm fields to Chicago skyscrapers towering over a broad metropolitan area.

Prepared Foods talks sustainability with packaging designer Tom Newmaster, owner and partner at FORCEpkg, Lancaster, Pa.

Pour it On! New products help Rich Products build on 79-year legacy of non-dairy, plant-based innovation.

Chunk Foods leverages fermentation for a new wave of cleaner, whole-muscle plant-based meats.

Magic Cactus’ formulation features 2mg of THC, 4mg of CBG, and 6mg of CBD; a “2-4-6” ratio for what Locarni describes as an “approachable, session-able ‘buzz’” where consumers control the consumption experience.

Simplot Maple City Waffle line transforms popular menu entrée into a versatile, on-the-go option for operators, consumers.

Mama’s Creations—company on the grow targets consumers on the go.

“Goldfish is a brand that continues to appeal to consumers of all ages. With Goldfish Crisps, our mash-up of crackers and potato chips, we saw an opportunity to offer families a new and crave-worthy snacking experience in a way that only Goldfish can,” says George Vindiola, Campbell’s senior vice president, Research & Development for Snacks.