Mafco's new category-specific Magna-Brands™ product line provides highly effective and customizable taste and mouthfeel solutions
November 18, 2021
The new facility is officially open for business, and the Mafco technical and commercial teams look forward to hosting visitors and engaging with customers to support creative projects focused on taste and mouthfeel perfection.
Some hardships present opportunities for food manufacturers and their R&D teams to partner with foodservice operators
July 8, 2021
“Last September, an operator approached us to help alleviate some labor challenges they were experiencing,” notes Elise Carlson, CFS, King & Prince senior research and development manager. “They were taking frozen, cellophane-wrapped cod, thawing it and then cutting it into pieces. Kitchen staff then cut the cod by hand so not all pieces were exactly the same, which is a desirable attribute."
A chef’s perspective on formulating with grains and seeds
June 9, 2021
Prepared Foods talks Chef Todd Ketterman, culinary manager at Reser’s Inc. Reser’s, Beaverton, Ore., is one the nation’s largest manufacturers of refrigerated salads, side dishes, sauces and more for supermarket in-store deli departments as well as commercial and non-commercial foodservice operators.
Dr. Maria Velissariou to take on new role as global corporate R&D vice president and chief science officer
September 10, 2020
Mars, Incorporated announced the hiring of Dr. Maria Velissariou as the new global corporate research & development (R&D) vice president and chief science officer. Dr. Velissariou joins Mars on Sept. 13 and will lead Mars' enterprise-wide approach to quality and food safety, scientific & regulatory affairs and deliver Mars' R&D strategy in partnership with its business segments.
Powerful proteins: Collagen peptides have proven to be a useful bioactive protein source for beverage supplementation
November 25, 2019
Available in a variety of formats—including powdered or ready-to-drink; and sizes from shots to full meal replacements—there is a collagen-fortified beverage form and function to quench the thirst of every demographic.
A survey of meat and dairy alternative ingredients available to the product development community.
October 30, 2019
AAK USA, Inc. used IFT to debut AkoPlanet, a new global brand for plant-based foods. It gives formulators a real-life solution for plant-based food and beverages.
New Products Conference to highlight innovation, R&D and consumer insights
August 27, 2019
Make plans to attend the New Products Conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Chicago’s Swissotel. Think you know enough about the new product development process?
Meet R&D team members and hear stories behind each one of six award categories
August 23, 2019
Prepared Foods will present its 17th annual “Spirit of Innovation” awards for new product teams during the New Products Conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Chicago’s downtown Swissotel.