New natural modifier amplifies flavor, decreases reliance on tomato paste
September 14, 2023
T. Hasegawa’s newest technology is part of the BOOSTRACTTM line of natural flavor modifiers, which enable food and beverage manufacturers to deliver a consistent taste experience to consumers.
Digital is the force that has been reshaping our lives and will have a greater impact in the years to come. We are in the middle of an accelerating digital revolution that impacts every aspect of consumers’ lives. Moreover, the digital world is evolving into a bigger, faster, more immersive and interconnected entity.
Looking ahead to 2030, the food and beverage color palette will almost exclusively contain vibrant, naturally-derived hues that offer clean-label charm, as consumers continue to seek better-for-you products.
October online celebration with “State of Innovation” panel, winners’ strategy stories
August 28, 2023
Tastes, trends and teamwork helped seven new products earn top honors in Prepared Foods’ 21st annual Spirit of Innovation (SOI) awards competition this summer.
The brands range from innovative, organic baby food pouches to artisanal Roman style pizza
August 22, 2023
The five brands encompass a wide range of food and beverage brands, from English muffins on a mission to make a social impact, functional iced teas to low FODMAP broths and seasonings.
Although there are dollars-and-cents implications for every aspect of a new product, you can’t put a price on absolutely every ingredient. That’s because some brands embrace purpose-driven goals or “social ingredients” that factor into the finished product.
New report finds the food industry is prioritizing innovation to increase efficiency and foster redundancies across product supply and assortments
July 18, 2023
The report found that less than half of food retailers (44%) and suppliers (32%) believe supply chain disruptions will negatively impact their businesses in 2023, compared to 70% of food retailers and 82% of suppliers in 2022.
New Innova Market Insights highlights uses of almonds across food categories
July 17, 2023
With 12,198 new products with almonds introduced globally in 2022, almonds are recovering from the COVID slowdown. Other key findings for 2022 are below:
According to recent Innova Market Insights study, consumers of all ages and income levels prioritize health over affordability
July 11, 2023
Interest in functional nutrition is on the increase in many countries, with growing numbers of consumers globally, including in the US, saying they choose products that positively boost nutrition, immunity and (gut) health.
Sara Rothman joins consultancy firm as senior project manager
June 14, 2023
With years of experience in product and project management at InnovAsian Cuisine, Continental Mills, Allrecipes, Starbucks, Monterey Gourmet Foods, and Amazon in the Seattle area, Rothman will help onboard and manage client innovation and product development projects with deep food industry knowledge and broad food experience in refrigerated, shelf-stable, and frozen categories.