Research Reduction, a Prepared Foods blog, jump-starts your ingredient, formulation and market research by sifting news, trends and product information and presenting results in easily digested information capsules.
The latest information about the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak as it relates to product sourcing, development, distribution and overall safety in the food and beverage industry.
Find the latest information from the cannabis food and beverage industry, including new products, category trends, legal and regulatory updates, and innovations in ingredients, equipment and packaging.
Consumer trend, new product and ingredient options for the formulation of plant based, vegetarian and vegan foods & beverages.
EXPLORE PLANT BASED INSIGHTS
This section highlights new functional foods — including nutrition bars, frozen food, candies and dairy products — that promote nutrition and health benefits.
This section highlights new healthy beverages — including power drinks, teas, juices, protein shakes and fruit and vegetable smoothies — that promote functional nutrition and health benefits.
This section highlights new supplements — including protein powders, gummies, and other vitamins and minerals — that promote functional nutrition and health benefits.
New packaged consumer foods and beverages introduced to the marketplace highlight trends. Be sure to vote for your favorite Product of the Day in our monthly Favorite Product poll!
Prepared Foods’ First Person Q&A is an exclusive interview series involving food company R&D professionals, nutritionists, research chefs and other industry experts.
Sustainability initiatives in the food and beverage industry including trends, new products, and ingredient and formulation information.
EXPLORE SUSTAINABILITY INSIGHTS
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.