Fresh, healthy meals using restaurant-quality ingredients are at the heart of a Café Spice experience
July 10, 2020
Many Café Spice internationally themed prepared meals, enjoyed by grocery and specialty-market shoppers, are now available for delivery across the United States in areas served by Amazon Fresh.
Global spice extracts maker Kancor Ingredients celebrates golden jubilee, three-year expansion plans
March 19, 2020
Founded in 1969, Kancor Ingredients Ltd., Kochi, India, has become a global leader in spice extracts. And now, as part of France’s Mane Group, Kancor is celebrating its golden jubilee year with a three-year expansion plan.
New frozen varieties include Chicken Vindaloo, Butter Chicken, and Chicken Korma
March 4, 2020
The new frozen Indian meals – Chicken Vindaloo, Butter Chicken, and Chicken Korma – further expand the brand’s frozen CPG line while diversifying its range of spicy to mild savory food offerings.
The Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel searched the show floor for the year's hottest trends
February 26, 2020
The Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel reviewed 80,000 specialty food and beverage products to select a robust group of products and companies representing eight notable trends in the specialty food and beverage industry.
According to a 2019 Innova Consumer Survey, 63% of global consumers are increasingly trying to incorporate plant ingredients in the diet. Not surprisingly, sauce, dressing and spread manufacturers have been finding creative ways to address the trend as well.
Innovation remains vital as three-quarters of consumers "love to discover new flavors"
February 12, 2020
Interest in flavor, novelty and variety is high, according to a new report from Innova Market Insights revealing that three-quarters of global consumers "love to discover new flavors."
Aramark chefs suggest food trends that could take hold in 2020
February 5, 2020
Aramark, the largest US-based food service company, asked its top chefs to share their thoughts about the top food trends of 2020. These trends are cutting edge, and may not always go mainstream, but they help influence what you’ll find in a grocery store or café near you in the months ahead.
Grocer launches podcast that invites customers to share their favorite food memories
January 27, 2020
Kroger plans to continue to expand its diverse portfolio of Fair Trade Certified products in 2020, as well as complete its plan to standardize date labels for its Our Brands food products.
Three new varieties introduced at Winter Fancy Food Show
January 22, 2020
Winter Fancy Food Show attendees had the opportunity to sample new Cool Beans plant-based wrap flavors including Moroccan Gold, Spicy Chipotle and Tikka Masala.