Rise is slow cooker sales points to consumer desire for freshly prepared foods, according to The NPD Group
September 23, 2015
Slow cookers have been around for over four decades but increasing interest in freshly prepared meals has made them the hot — so to speak — new appliance.
Annual New Products Conference will name, honor retail, foodservice winners in 12th annual “Spirit of Innovation” contest, sponsored by Prepared Foods and Ventura Foods
September 2, 2015
Annual New Products Conference will name, honor retail, foodservice winners in 12th annual “Spirit of Innovation” contest, sponsored by Prepared Foods and Ventura Foods.
Whole Grains Council survey reveals whole grain habits
August 31, 2015
Now here’s some good health news: Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they are heeding the Dietary Guidelines advice to "make at least half your grains whole,” with the majority of Americans eating more whole grains than they did five years ago.
Consumers’ definitions of healthy fare are constantly changing, and companies need to know which health issues are top of mind in order to make informed business decisions—from sourcing to menu planning—before it’s required by law.
As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly known as “Obama Care”), beginning December 1, 2016, restaurants, chain stores and even vending machines will be required by law to make calorie information of their products available prior to purchase.
Research chefs talk about bridging the gap between R&D and restaurant menu trends
August 14, 2015
To learn more about how food companies navigate culinary trends, Prepared Foods reached out to the Research Chefs Association (RCA), a 19-year-old group whose 2,000 members include manufacturing, retail and foodservice chefs as well as associated ingredient and service suppliers.
The past decade has seen restaurant operators expand menu offerings at a furious pace, eager to stay ahead of flavor fads and stave off aggressive competition.
Protein, natural, and no or less sugar are the health call-outs that consumers are most looking for when selecting a snack
August 11, 2015
Whether salty, savory, or sweet; high, low, or no calories, consumers are looking for snacks that have a perceived health benefit, reports The NPD Group, a global information company.