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Toying Around with New Products

An interview with Bob Eckert
May 23, 2012
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Prepared Foods’ “Food for Thought” feature interview series involves food company R&D professionals, nutritionists, research chefs and other industry executives.
In this third edition, PF Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks with Bob Eckert, the chairman at Mattel Inc.
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Hispanic Consumers

Americans Cooking at Home More Often

May 17, 2012
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A growing number of U.S. consumers are taking to their kitchens to cook more frequently, and trying new and more nutritious foods.
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Obesity

Study: Fat Tax Must Be Large

May 16, 2012
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Only "fat taxes" of 20% or more are likely to have broad societal impacts.
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Support for Food Biotech

May 14, 2012
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A new survey of U.S. consumer perceptions of agricultural technology shows a strong majority would be willing to purchase foods made with wheat produced using biotechnology if the innovations delivered nutritional or environmental benefits.
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Americans Looking for More Nutrition Info

May 10, 2012
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More Americans want additional information on nutrition labels than two years ago while confidence in the safety of U.S. food is unchanged, according to a survey by an industry-backed research group.
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Survey: Tech Could Improve Food Shopping

May 09, 2012
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Eight out of 10 (78% of) European shoppers believe internet and mobile technology could improve their food shopping experience in the future.
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Confusion among U.S. Moms

May 09, 2012
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CommonGround commissioned the "Gate-to-Plate Survey" to gain insights into how U.S. moms feel and think about their food and the food choices they make for their families.
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Loss of Enthusiasm for Private Label?

May 01, 2012
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The number of consumers using private-label food and beverage products continues to rise, but U.S. consumers are losing their enthusiasm for these value-oriented options.
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Women at lunch

Dining Habits of Generation X

April 27, 2012
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Generation X men are surprisingly involved in shopping for food and cooking, according to a University of Michigan report.
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Organic Sales Grow

April 24, 2012
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The U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5% overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales, and organic food sales now represent 4.2% of all U.S. food sales, up from 4% in 2010.
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