Articles Tagged with ''Prepared Foods''

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Supermarket Restaurant-Style Foods and Food Safety

In-store dining and take-out of prepared foods from grocers has grown nearly 30% since 2008
September 26, 2016
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NPD Group, which has tracked food safety concerns in the US since 2001, indicates that in 2006, 66% agreed with the statement that foods sold in supermarkets are safe, and in 2016 (thru August) only 58% of adults agree with the statement.
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Microthermics’ UHT/HTST Lab-25 Direct/Indirect Processor

New Lab Laws, Technology

Industry experts share regulatory guidelines impacting R&D; new tech for texture and product development
February 15, 2016
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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed by President Obama (January 4th, 2011), gives the FDA new regulatory authority. Its ultimate goal is to provide more uniform food safety standards.


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Sushi symbolizes fresh prepared foods better than any other

Creating Fresh From Scratch

Overcoming technical culinary challenges of preserving food quality gets a leg up from a unique source
November 17, 2015
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Americans invented, and once even embraced, those cardboard-like frozen TV dinners back in the 1950s, but today’s consumers won’t tolerate anything but the freshest tasting foods.


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Consumers and regulators are pushing PHOs out of the food supply

Fat, Oil Solutions

Experts help Prepared Foods R&D Seminar attendees eliminate partially hydrogenated oils, embrace new options
November 16, 2015
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Public health and nutrition guidance over fats has changed over the years, beginning with the 1980s, where the guidelines were to avoid too much fat, saturated fat and cholesterol.


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Go, Grow With the 'In' Crowd

Looking ahead to major food trends in 2016
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Robert Garrison
November 15, 2015
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Without a doubt, Mintel’s new product trends presentation (complete with global new product sample tasting) always is a highlight at Prepared Foods’ annual New Products Conference. On the heels of this year’s event, our Mintel friends already are looking at 2016’s top trends.
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Consumers Turn to Retail Outlets for Prepared Meals, Snacks

Fast food retail purchases per customer add over six visits compared to quick service restaurants in average four-week period
November 2, 2015
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Supermarkets and convenience stores (c-stores) are raising the bar on their foodservice offerings and an increasing number of consumers are choosing these outlets for their prepared meals and snacks in addition to quick service restaurants (QSRs), reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.
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Natural essences boost flavor and have clean label appeal

Natural Clean Label Appeal

Consumers want fewer ingredients that are more familiar and less “chemically” derived
July 14, 2015
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Consumers are looking for simpler ingredient declarations. They want fewer ingredients that are more familiar and less “chemically” derived.


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Prepared Foods' R&D Seminars

Food Science Trends, Topics and Technologies

Prepared Foods’ annual R&D Seminars give attendees three dimensions in food and beverage trends, topics and technologies.
July 14, 2015
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Let’s face it: movie theater 3D glasses aren’t fashionable eyewear. Nevertheless, a 3D motion picture experience would be disappointingly flat without them.


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