August 2024

Prepared Foods

Check out the August 2024 issue of Prepared Foods, featuring our cover story on protein leading the better-for-you beverage category, the markets being fueled by consumer demand, and more.

Powering Beverage Product Formulations with Protein

The functional beverage category—especially protein offerings—is among the fastest-growing in the beverage market

Kantha Shelke PhD, CFS

August 2, 2024

Physically active consumers want convenient, protein-packed options to fit into their on-the-go routine. “Plant-powered” ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-mix (RTM) protein beverages are emerging as a perfect solution to fill this niche nutrition category and grow into the mainstream market.

Athletes Recovering and Holding Sports Drinks

Following the Fast-Paced Energy and Sports Performance Market

Innova Market Insights tracks the response of food and beverage formulators to consumer trends in the surging category

Lu Ann Williams

August 13, 2024

North America was the second top region for energy drinks launches during a recent one-year period, with Europe as the leading region. Approximately one-fifth of global energy drink launches are released in North America. However, price differences between North America and other regions lead to a larger and dominant North American share for energy drinks sales value.

How to Develop Asian-style Flavor Formulations

Research chefs are revisiting concentrated ingredients as a pivotal tool in a complex process

Robert Danhi

July 31, 2024

In the context of Asian cuisines, extracts and essences are typically used sparingly due to their high potency. This allows for significant flavor enhancement using minimal quantities. Primary examples include soy sauce and fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla).

New Prepared Meals & Entrées Launched in Q3, 2024

This collection includes new innovations such as frozen entrées with global flavors and convenient shrimp products developed for stovetop preparation

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

August 27, 2024

"The demand for vegetarian options that feature global flavors continues to grow, and we are thrilled to extend our line of frozen Indian entrees to enable a superior in-home experience of one of the most popular Indian dishes, Matar Paneer," said Kiernan Laughlin, general manager.

DIGIORNO Thin and Crispy STUFFED Crust packages

New Frozen Pizzas Launched in Q3 2024

This collection includes new products from brands such as DIGIORNO, Tombstone and Newman's Own

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

August 19, 2024

“Nothin’ But Toppings Pizza Bowls are perfect for pizza lovers who are following a Keto-like diet or looking to cut carbs and enjoy a delicious pizza experience,” said Nick Fallucca, Palermo Villa chief product and innovation officer. “Loaded with premium ingredients, each bowl is high in protein (21g-31g per serving) and offers all the flavor of pizza without the crust!"

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.

Prepared Foods

August 2024

Cover Story

Powering Beverage Product Formulations with Protein

Features

Following the Fast-Paced Energy and Sports Performance Market

How to Develop Asian-style Flavor Formulations

Departments

New Prepared Meals & Entrées Launched in Q3, 2024

New Frozen Pizzas Launched in Q3 2024

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