Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel identifies common threads among thousands of innovation products on trade show floor
February 22, 2023
"Products that make home cooking more convenient and restaurant-quality are in demand, whether meal starter kits, distinctive salts or butters, condiments from around the world, or foods from different global regions available as frozen entrees," said Denise Purcell, SFA's vice president, resource development.
As nitrogen-fixing plants that revitalize soil, lentils are increasingly used by farms across America making the transition towards regenerative agriculture
December 1, 2022
Lentiful's "just add water, stir and microwave" meals eliminate the time-intensive process of cooking lentils, offering consumers an on-the-go, plant-based meal that cooks in just over a minute.
Producer of kitchen-crafted Indian products brings South Asian flavors to the soup aisle
July 22, 2022
Featuring high-quality ingredients and Indian family recipes, Maya Kaimal Foods is committed to taking the time to carefully prepare its namesake products, so consumers don't have to. The new Inspired Soup options are ready to eat, and simply need to be heated on the stovetop or in a microwave-safe container.
BI Nutraceuticals showcases protein, apple cider vinegar powder, and more
March 18, 2019
BI’s Apple Cider Vinegar Powder contains 4%-10% Acetic Acid and acts as a substitute for liquid ACV in beverages, dry mixes, seasoning blends, etc. Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the trendiest ingredients in beverage applications this year. BI also complemented its Apple Cider Vinegar with beet lemonade to offer a pleasant and delicious taste format at SCiftS.
Biena will release three flavors of puffed snacks this April – Aged White Cheddar, Vegan Ranch and Blazin' Hot
March 4, 2019
Made from a simple, nutritious list of ingredients including chickpeas and lentils, Biena Chickpea Puffs are made with 7g plant protein and offer up to 40% fewer carbs than other leading puffed snacks per serving.
The new Banza product is a high-protein, high-fiber, reduced-carb alternative to rice, quinoa, and other grains
February 26, 2019
With three times the protein, double the fiber, and 30% fewer net carbs than brown rice, Banza's rice is a high-protein, high-fiber, reduced-carb alternative to rice, quinoa, and other grains.
Bunge offers non-GMO, high-protein, and clean label replacement for modified starches
November 9, 2018
According to AC Nielsen, within the categories that commonly use modified starches, such as bakery, yogurt, soup, and noodles, the clean label segment is now almost $10 billion and has shown 6% annual growth for the past three years.
The latest offering from Barilla is available in four varieties and features one simple ingredient
September 10, 2018
Made with just chickpeas or red lentils, Barilla leveraged its more than 140 years of experience to create a pasta with a unique taste and "al dente" texture, along with the nutrition benefits of legumes – providing a good source of plant-based protein and excellent source of fiber.