Articles Tagged with ''mushrooms''

Development Chef Andrew Hunter tells Prepared Foods about translating on-trend tastes and textures into finished products.

Staying true to the brand's formula, these new stick packs combine the energizing power of caffeine with the brain-boosting benefits of functional mushrooms to enhance both mental clarity and vitality.

Plant-based foods have transformed from bland alternatives to culinary innovations that rival their animal-based counterparts. No longer just about substitution, today’s plant-based products are designed to be flavorful, exciting, and appealing to all consumers, not just vegans and vegetarians

Consumers increasingly are seeking plant-based alternatives to satisfy their taste preferences and desires to reduce their reliance on animal-derived products. In order for product makers to successfully fulfill these consumer demands, achieving authentic flavor profiles that evoke the essence of traditional protein has become both an art and a science.

As versatile as it is nostalgic, brown sugar has been a culinary staple for centuries. While it has origins as a cooking and culinary ingredient, brown sugar features a rich, complex flavor profile that makes it popular in a wide array of products and foodservice menu items ranging from baked goods to sweet and savory sauces, beverages and more. 

Data from Innova Market Insights suggest that the growing interest in plant-based protein sources and expanding awareness of protein’s importance for health and wellness are fueling the demand. This continuing trend has manufacturers seeking novel ingredients and pathways to provide protein to satisfy the demand.

""Our annual trends report helps us not only understand the needs of our shoppers, but ensures we're exciting them by curating our shelves with the most fresh, innovative and local products,” said Fresh Thyme Market president Liz Zolcak. “Our shoppers are savvy, so it's important they know innovation is at our core and we can help them discover new products – often before they're available anywhere else in the Midwest."

The formula was developed by renowned mycologist Paul Stamets. Known for his advanced research on mushroom mycelium and psilocybin, Stamets's contributions in the world of mycology have led to new ways of harnessing the power of fungi to support the health of both people and planet.

Prior to sharing our outlook for 2025, we wanted to review the predictions we made for 2024 to determine what we got right and what might not have fully taken shape. Here, we've collected capsule information for each section of our 2024 Predictions, in areas such as sustainability, foodservice and global flavors. Within each capsule, you will find our 2024 predictions and assessments of their accuracy.

Renude added Reishi Cacao, a supercharged hot chocolate, to its innovative lineup, which also includes Chaga Matcha, expanding its offerings to support a broad range of health-conscious consumers.