Articles Tagged with ''food innovations''

Most Successful CPG Brands of 2017

IRI research shows that small companies now account for one-quarter of New Product Pacesetter dollar sales; Millennials heavily influence innovation trends

April 16, 2018

Thousands of new brands hit retail shelves during 2017, with 49% of the top-ranking brands hailing from small manufacturers — defined as those earning less than $1 billion annually — and accounting for 26% of Pacesetter dollars. Overall, the top-selling 200 new brands captured cumulative year-one sales of more than $4.6 billion across IRI’s multi-outlet geography.

JeanMarie Brownson, Culinary Director, Conagra Brands

Q&A with JeanMarie Brownson, Conagra Brands

A corporate culinary director's perspective on Hispanic cuisine and flavor trends

April 13, 2018

Prepared Foods talks Hispanic cuisine and flavor trends with JeanMarie Brownson, culinary director at Conagra Brands, Chicago.

Specialty Food Association's 2018 sofi Award Winners

The sofi Award Product of the Year will be announced during the Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show

April 13, 2018

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has been presenting sofi Awards since 1972, celebrating culinary excellence and creativity worldwide through recognizing the outstanding work of its members. The 2018 winners include a wide range of culinary delicacies, from mouthwatering sauces to delectable desserts to savory snacks. Winners were chosen from more than 2,650 entries in a blind tasting by a national panel of culinary experts.

Breakfast—All Day Long

Looking for new product ideas? Innovate with staple breakfast foods to satisfy appetites

Jill Rittenberg

April 9, 2018

Take a stroll through the fresh and frozen aisles to discover a variety of new, on-trend breakfast options. Fresh, value-added shredded potatoes mixed with diced onions and peppers in the produce aisle are perfect for a quick and easy hash. In the egg case, pre-made breakfast bowls offer a convenient meal incorporating whole ingredients including potatoes, veggies and eggs. And in the frozen section, choose from a variety of breakfast burritos, sandwiches and bowls to accommodate virtually every dietary concern.

Favorite Products: February 2018

Prepared Foods readers select Just Crack an Egg as their favorite new product launch from February 2018

April 3, 2018

Just Crack an Egg offers consumers a hot, savory egg scramble in under two minutes, just by adding their own fresh egg. With a combination of convenience and freshness, Just Crack an Egg is a breakfast option for Americans with on-the-go lifestyles.

2018 TRENDS: Seafood Expo North America Spawns New Ideas

SENA is a seafood buying event with more than 1,300 seafood vendors vying for the attention of the nearly 26,000 seafood product and services buyers from retail, restaurants, foodservice and processing channels seeking innovative new products

Gerrie Bouchard

March 16, 2018

SENA is the premier seafood buying event in North America with over 1,300 seafood vendors vying for the attention of the nearly 26,000 seafood product and services buyers from leading retail, restaurants, foodservice and processing channels seeking innovative new products. Overlying themes of innovation observed at the show focused on sustainability, convenience, authenticity, and health benefits.

DuPont Nutrition & Health Microbiome Venture: Next-Gen Probiotics

DuPont’s Microbiome Venture focusing on “next-generation” probiotics

March 13, 2018

Last November, DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) announced the creation of its Microbiome Venture to spearhead development of new microbiome science-based solutions. Since then, the Microbiome Venture has already taken significant steps in contributing to DuPont’s business growth strategy.

2018 NEXTY Award Winners

Winning a NEXTY Award has launched many products and companies to the next level

March 12, 2018

NEXTY winners are determined in a two-round judging process that is completed in the Boulder-based New Hope Network office in the weeks prior to Expo West & Engredea. All nominated products are considered and judges give a special nod to those that display the qualities of Innovation, Inspiration and Integrity.

The Annex by Ardent Mills

New business unit is committed to partnering with farmers and customers to develop specialty ingredients and products

March 12, 2018

Driven by a team of experts The Annex offers the nimbleness, flexibility and speed of a start-up, all supported with the resources, relationships and expertise of Ardent Mills. It operates as a company-within-a-company, cultivating deep and lasting ties with farmers, university and private research teams, customers, and key vendors to identify, source, grow and pioneer everything from organic and heirloom grains to leading-edge ingredients.

Favorite Products: January 2018

Prepared Foods readers select Green Giant Veggie Spirals as their favorite new product launch from January 2018

March 5, 2018

Each package of Green Giant Veggie Spirals provides consumers with an easy and convenient way to add more nutritious veggies to meals.

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.

ON DEMAND: Once targeted at athletes, active nutrition products with benefits like energy, focus, hydration, and protein are now winning over everyday consumers seeking support for their busy lifestyles.