Articles by Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

The Brewers Association, Boulder, Colo., announced the appointment of Bart Watson to president and CEO of the trade association. As the current vice president of strategy and membership and the former chief economist of the Brewers Association, Watson is a well-known and respected voice in the industry, the association notes.

Building on the original authentic New Orleans-style flavor profile, Zatarain’s Andouille Smoked Sausage is smoked and seasoned with paprika, black and red pepper, oregano, and thyme. 

Fifty percent of consumers plan to dine at or order from restaurants during the December holidays. When out for dinner, 61% of consumers said they typically order non-alcoholic beverages, while 33% of consumers noted they drink water, with most favoring tap water.

SNICKERS, TWIX & MILKY WAY Chocolate Milks will deliver these chocolate bar flavors as shelf-stable silky smooth chocolate milks.

Snack Factory unveiled Pop’ums, a new snack that brings together popcorn and the crunch of pretzels into a fun-to-eat food product. Snack Factory has been rethinking pretzels with its unexpected offerings since it launched Pretzel Crisps in 2004.

Following the successful release of HI-CHEW Fantasy Mix in 2022, Blue Raspberry became a favorite flavor. Its nostalgic familiarity and fantasy-like profile offer a distinct flavor experience. 

In its culinary journey to find the perfect complementary sauce, Taco Bell tested over 100 sauces to curate not one, but three dip pairings – introducing the exclusive new Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce.

Following Circana’s forecast for 2024 from a year ago and the recent midyear update, the market has mainly trended as predicted. Overall, dollar sales have grown by 2.6%, price/mix by 1.6% and volume sales by 1.1% in 2024.

Inspired by the explosive energy of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival and the diversity of Brazilian fruits, this new drink is a celebration of flavor and vitality, the company says.

The "healthy" claim has been updated to help consumers find foods that are the foundation of a healthy dietary pattern and could also result in the development of healthier foods. Manufacturers can voluntarily use the “healthy” claim on a food package if a product meets the updated definition.