Articles Tagged with ''food r&d''

Prepared Foods’ 20th Annual Spirit of Innovation Food + Beverage Awards

August Online Celebration Includes “State of Innovation” Roundtable, Winners’ Strategy Stories

June 22, 2022

This year brought more than 120 submissions and after two judged panel tastings, experts selected six items according to a 10-point scale for overall innovation, the team’s problem-solution story and sensory performance (including taste, appearance, texture, smell, etc.)

Mars Breaks Ground on Global Research and Development Hub in Chicago

Chicago to become largest innovation hub in the world for the global snacks and treats maker

June 21, 2022

Mars Wrigley broke ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island. Leaders from Mars as well as key Chicago stakeholders, including Michael Fassnacht, CEO, World Business Chicago, and Alderman Walter Burnett Jr., gathered together to commemorate the milestone for the company.

Dawn Foods Names New R&D Leadership

Adam Pawlick to become vice president of research & development, North America

March 18, 2022

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients leader Dawn Foods announced Adam Pawlick as the company's new vice president of research & development for North America. Pawlick joined the company in March 2022, and reports to John Schmitz, president of Dawn North America.

STRATEGY SERIES: WHERE R&D MEETS FOODSERVICE

Foodservice Accounts: Call on Front-End Marketing, Insights and Culinary

Pitching a new product to foodservice? Engage with customers at the front end of this process

Jeff Miller

December 9, 2021

Welcome to this series where we cover the most common mistakes suppliers make when calling on national foodservice accounts. This month we’ll discuss mistake No. 3, which is, "Not building relationships beyond purchasing."

Kraft Heinz Names New R&D Leadership

The company will combine businesses to form North America Zone

December 9, 2021

Mafco Opens New R&D Facility

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.

2021 SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS

King & Prince Battered Cod Delivers True Back-Of-House Operator Savings, Solutions

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."

Q&A with Chef Todd Ketterman, Reser’s Inc.

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.

Mars Names New R&D, Science Leadership

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.

Q&A with Gerald Drummond, Alan Slesinski, Campbell’s Foodservice

An executive's perspective on clean label formulating

April 28, 2020

Prepared Foods talks about clean label formulating with Campbell's Foodservice executive chef Gerald Drummond and Alan Slesinski, director of R&D.

ON DEMAND: Whether you're in R&D, formulation, or innovation, this session will provide enzyme-driven insights to improve your plant-based dairy portfolio.

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