2016 Innovation Roadshow

David Michael & Co. event showcases the work of more than 70 food scientists

DM Roadshow-7 — David Michael & Co. hosted its 12th Innovation Roadshow in Philadelphia on September 20, 2016, with a theme of Tastebud Revolution. Featuring a portfolio of 27 innovations spanning flavors, applications, technologies and consumer / market insights, the Innovation Roadshow provides David Michael & Co.'s clients inspiration to fuel their product development portfolios.

DM Roadshow-1 — Who knew that cheese ice cream made with 5% cottage cheese and 10% milkfat could have an acceptable flavor profile? A pickled beet variegate that capitalizes on consumer's interest in root vegetables and makes use of yogurt whey makes this creation.

DM Roadshow-2 — Product Development Research Chef Lauren Martey crafted three globally inspired condiments: Shichimi Tsukudami (Shichimi Pickled Nori) served on a rice cracker; Massaman Curry Carrot Jamalade served on a water cracker; and Mediterranean Olive Chutney served on a Pita Chip.

DM Roadshow-4 — Cold brew has been a rapidly moving trend, and David Michael & Co. developed a Cold Brew Coffee Flavored Carbonated Beverage and a Cold Brew Coffee Flavored Almond Milk Beverage to showcase the deep, mellow, well-rounded notes of their new Natural Cold Brew Coffee Flavor WONF (with other natural flavors).

DM Roadshow-5 — To extend the reach of tea flavors to non-traditional tea drinkers, David Michael & Co. presented a Carbonated Black Tea Cola that bridges the gap between teas and soft drinks, and a Hot Root Beer Rooibos Stick Pack that provides a convenient, kid-friendly way to drink tea.

DM Roadshow-6 — 2016 has been designated as the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization. David Michael & Co. presented a vegetarian pulse slider, made with a blend of three pulses (green pea, yellow pea and lentil), and served with a Raita dipping sauce.

David Michael & Co. recently held its Innovation Roadshow, which showcases more than 70 food scientists, flavor chemists, color engineers, chefs and technicians.

The Innovation Roadshow gives the David Michael & Co. staff the opportunity to explore new concepts, conduct research or work outside of their area of expertise. By doing so, they have the opportunity to take a 360 degree approach to identifying and developing an innovative concept unique to the event.

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