Explore trends in protein ingredients and innovations, consumer demand for high-protein products, and new technologies for protein extraction and processing. Content includes insights on various protein sources&emdash;including plant-based, animal-derived, and alternative proteins&emdash;as well as their applications in product development.

Explore trends in the organic food industry, including innovations in natural ingredients, production practices, and certifications. Coverage includes consumer preferences for "free from" food and beverage products, challenges and opportunities in the sourcing, labeling, and marketing of natural and organic foods, and more.

Explore a variety of content related to plant-based and vegetarian food trends, product innovations, and industry insights. Aimed at food manufacturers, industry professionals, and those interested in the evolving landscape of plant-based and vegetarian diets, coverage includes plant-based product development, emerging ingredients, market growth, consumer preferences, and nutritional aspects.

Trends, research, and innovations related to reducing sugar content in food and beverages. Content includes the challenges and solutions for food manufacturers in creating lower-sugar products, sweeteners and sugar alternatives, formulation strategies, and more.

Explore the role of foods, beverages, and ingredients in supporting immune health. Coverage includes insights on specific ingredients (such as probiotics, vitamins, and antioxidants) and their impact on immunity, trends in consumer interest around immune-boosting products, development of new food and beverage products aimed at enhancing immune health, and much more.

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The practices, technologies, and innovations aimed at making food production more sustainable. Find insights on advancements in sustainable farming, alternative protein sources, sustainable packaging, food waste reduction, and more ways food manufacturers are addressing growing consumer demand for sustainability.

Prepared Foods’ Spirit of Innovation Awards recognize product development teams for excellence with innovative new products. Winners are acknowledged for each step of the process: from insights and ideation through formulation and full development of the product. Established in 2003 by Prepared Foods, these awards have recognized landmark food and beverage product launches.

Nominations for the 2024-2025 Spirit of Innovation Awards are open through April 18, 2025. Submit your nomination now!