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The Meal Deal

Consumer expectations for meals differ, even if the prepared meal purchase frequency is consistent across age demographics.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
September 19, 2013
Make no mistake, when the subject is meals, the chief competition for manufacturers is the restaurant.
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Natural Colors

GNT’s natural colors, made exclusively from fruits and vegetables, offer the perfect solution to enhance any pasta dish.
September 16, 2013
GNT’s natural colors, made exclusively from fruits and vegetables, offer the perfect solution to enhance any pasta dish.
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Restaurants Ring Up Sales

Foodservice industry growth is accelerating as the economy slowly improves and consumers feel some relief.
Mary Chapman, Technomic Inc.
September 13, 2013
The key indicators are looking good: Gross domestic product and disposable personal income are up; unemployment is down; and gas prices and food costs have been relatively stable. Improvement is still slow, but consumers are starting to regain confidence.
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Appetite for Ethnic Adventure, Health

Commodity costs, the latest flavor pairings, curiosity about global cuisines and healthy-eating sensibilities are all part of a melting pot of trends that drive menu development.
Aimee Harvey
September 13, 2013
The left side of the menu is evolving with several major themes in mind -- including freshness, health, big flavors and ethnic-inspired offerings.
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Restaurant Rebound

Quick-service and snack and beverage restaurant sales are back on track for moderate growth.
September 6, 2013
Packaged Facts estimates that limited-service restaurant sales will reach $188.1 billion in 2013, up 4.9% over 2012.
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Smucker Acquisition

J.M. Smucker Co. is adding the TruRoots brand to its portfolio.
August 22, 2013
Enray Inc. makes organic and gluten-free pasta, cookies and grains such as rice and quinoa under the name TruRoots.
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Apps for the Holidays

Mr. Dee’s expands its line with a holiday appetizer collection featuring three products.
August 16, 2013
Each restaurant-quality collection includes a high percentage of key ingredients and are all natural with no preservatives.
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Not So Private

Nearly all consumers buy private label products when grocery shopping, according to a new study.
August 13, 2013
Some 83% of consumers indicated that they sometimes buy private label brands if the product is better or it offers a higher value than the national brand alternative.
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School Lunch on Obesity

Among middle-school children, the behaviors most often linked with obesity are school lunch consumption and two hours or more of daily TV viewing.
August 13, 2013
The study found some gender differences in the habits influencing body weight.
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