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PF November 2024 cover

November 2024

Check out the November 2024 issue of Prepared Foods, featuring our cover story on nutritive sweeteners, kids foods & beverages, and more.

Cover Story

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CanRite Panela Sugar Cane w Sugar

What You Need to Know About Natural Sweeteners

By choosing nutritive sweeteners, developers can heighten flavor profiles and therefore lower total sugars
Rachel Zemser, MS, CCS
Rachel Zemser MS, CCS
October 25, 2024

In the rush to eliminate these sugars, developers often overlook the variety, richness, and culinary versatility that natural caloric sweeteners provide. Such sugars—also termed “nutritive sweeteners”—not only offer sweetness but can add layers of flavor, color, and even nutritional benefits, all in a clean-label format. 


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Features

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Fermented Food Plate

The Fermentation Frontier: An Expanding World of Probiotic Food

Consumers are aware of the probiotic impacts of products such as yogurt, but other fermented products can offer an array of health benefits
Dr. Dana McCurdy
Dana McCurdy, PhD
October 30, 2024

Fermented foods other than dairy are trending, with sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, and other vegetables; kombucha; sourdough; natto and tempeh leading the pack. Yet with cultured dairy still at the forefront, there are multiple fermented dairy products that offer benefits besides the immunity support of probiotics.


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ElseKids Girl w Bottles

How to Develop Kids Foods and Beverages That are Both Appealing and Healthy

From reduced sugar to functional ingredients, today’s children’s food and beverages focus on nutrition without compromising on taste
Lu Ann Williams
October 28, 2024

Parents care about health and wellness for their children, and their purchasing patterns drive innovation toward healthier children’s food and beverage products. We see growth in numerous categories in children’s products that are positioned as healthy and better-for-you, including dairy alternatives as well as new items in the sweet and savory bakery, and confectionery categories.  


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Departments

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WowBao Szechwan Style package

From Fast-Casual to Frozen Aisles: New Restaurant-Style Side Dishes Featuring Global Flavors

Innovative brands like Wow Bao, Mooney Farms, MìLà, and Laoban Dumplings expand their presence with bold flavors and convenient, high quality meals available at major retailers
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 7, 2024

"I'm so excited for Laoban's new Bao Buns to hit freezers nationwide," says Co-Founder Chef Tim Ma. "We've spent the last year working on the recipes to make sure we're bringing the restaurant experience straight to your home kitchen. The final recipe gives me visceral memories of eating Bao buns as a child with my family, and I hope it evokes that same feeling for everyone who eats them."


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Bens Original Street Food package

Sizzling New Sides: The Latest Convenience-Driven, Flavor-Forward Side Dishes for 2024

From sauced veggies to globally-inspired rice and pasta, brands are redefining the side dish with bold flavors and easy prep options
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 29, 2024

"We are excited to introduce our newest innovation that responds to the changing needs of consumers," said Angie Madigan, vice president of marketing at Mars Food & Nutrition North America. "With Ben's Original Street Food, we are offering delicious meals that suit their fast-paced lifestyles. This innovation puts Ben's Original at the heart of the plate, not just the side.”


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