Sokol restructures, strengthens commercial team with culinary, innovation personnel
July 29, 2022
Sokol Custom Food Ingredients has restructured its commercial team to expand support for the company’s culinary and innovation groups. Antonio Marungo was named Director of Culinary Development and Innovation and Max Pombert has been promoted to Director of Process Development and Commercialization.
Prepared Foods’ Spirit of Innovation Awards recognize product development teams for excellence in approaches to collaborative efforts
July 22, 2022
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. Join the virtual audience on August 9 at 11am EDT.
Sweet Thins were designed to help build the market for watermelon seeds, which come from a variety of watermelon that is specifically grown for its seeds rather than its flesh.
Danone NA’s Research & Innovation team continues to connect the dots and it forecasts even more market opportunity—enough to warrant substantial new product development. That led to several years of research and development behind Silk Nextmilk, which debuted January 2022 nationwide in Whole Fat and Reduced Fat varieties.
Last year saw Kellogg introduce MorningStar Farms® Incogmeato® Homestyle Chik'n Tenders so restaurant operators could add plant-based protein to the menu. This back-of-house product can be quickly fried or baked and used in any and every daypart.
Trend-forward forms and textures keep almonds in top spot for manufacturer and consumer demand
July 13, 2022
For the sixteenth consecutive year, almonds are the top nut in global new product development according to Global New Products data from Innova Market Insights, having been first recognized as the number one nut globally in 2006. With more forms than any other tree nut, almonds' versatile taste, texture and health claim benefits align to consumers’ ever-changing tastes, lifestyles and preferences.
Kerry’s new Discovery Hub offers online learning opportunities and leading-edge product development resources to emerging brands and entrepreneurs
July 7, 2022
Kerry introduces the Kerry Discovery Hub, an online learning center for aspiring and growth-oriented entrepreneurs. It’s designed to help visitors learn about a variety of topics important to the food and beverage industry—and, of course, to their business growth.
Last year saw Applegate take that farm-to-fork commitment to change one step further. With the October launch of Applegate Naturals Do Good Dog hot dogs, it became one of the first and few to appeal to consumers on the basis of regenerative agriculture.
IFT FIRST attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of reimagined experiences to discover the latest global trends, newest innovations, and cutting-edge solutions while making strategic connections.
June 24, 2022
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) announced new details around the in-person experience at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, taking place July 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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.)