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Chef Thai Dang Explores Global Flavors in Incredible Egg Trends Series

Global flavors resonate with diners, especially younger ones, who enjoy exploring other cultures through food
October 5, 2018
Other hot flavor spots along with Asia, include Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Think sambal, gochujang, guasacaca, sofrito, agrodolce, dukkah, and more. These are just a taste of the flavors from around the world spicing up menus all over the country.
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Unpacking the Clean Label Conundrum

Distrust and skepticism persist in US food & beverage market despite the popularity of natural, organic, and clean label products
October 2, 2018
US government regulations don't necessarily make consumers feel more secure about food safety or other clean label issues.
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PLMA’s 2018 Salute to Excellence Awards

Retailers rely on innovative store brands to beat competition
September 28, 2018
This trend is most evident in PLMA’s 2018 Salute to Excellence Awards program, where more than 500 new store brands food and nonfood products were evaluated by panels of industry professionals and consumers. Judges selected 53 products, 38 food and 15 nonfood items, for Salute to Excellence Awards.
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Consumers Find Functional Benefits in Coffee

Ready-to-drink coffee consumers seek product attributes such as antioxidants, brain health, anti-inflammatory and probiotics
September 26, 2018
Innovation in the RTD coffee segment has contributed to its strong growth. In fact, while roasted coffee is the largest segment of the coffee category (39.2% market share), RTD coffee continues to drive the category as the fastest growing segment, growing 31% in the last two years.
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NEW PRODUCTS CONFERENCE | Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 | Minneapolis

Cut Through the Clutter: A Disciplined Application of Trends to Boost R&D

Speaking at New Products Conference: Michael Gunn & Giselle Restrepo, Schwan’s
September 25, 2018
Come hear Schwan Food Company executives Giselle Restrepo Senior Manager, Strategic Insights & Trends; and Michael Gunn, Culinary Director, Product Innovation & Development.
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NEW PRODUCTS CONFERENCE | Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 | Minneapolis

Accelerating Food Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Featured at New Products Conference: Food & Beverage Entrepreneurs in Minnesota
September 19, 2018
Hear from three leading Minnesota food entrepreneurs in a conversation led by Grow North, Minnesota's connection hub for the food and agriculture entrepreneur and innovation ecosystem. 
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NEW PRODUCTS CONFERENCE | Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 | Minneapolis

Driving Growth in a Changing Market

Speaking at New Products Conference: Drew Facer, President & CEO, Idahoan Foods & Larry Levin, Executive VP Consumer and Shopper Marketing, IRI
September 12, 2018
Results show industry leaders in each segment share three common traits: they differentiate offerings, target consumers with greater precision and complement organic growth with inorganic growth.
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Limiting Impulse Candy Offerings at Check-out

Raley’s eliminates conventional candy and replaces it with an enhanced selection of snack options
September 11, 2018
According to the FDA, most Americans exceed the recommended limits for added sugars, consuming more than 13% of total calories (~270 calories)/day from added sugars.
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Click-and-Collect Attracts Consumers

Walmart plays pivotal leading role in click-and-collect retailing
September 5, 2018
Survey results published in Walmart US Strategies and Shoppers underscore the growing success these relatively recent omnichannel initiatives have achieved.
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NEW PRODUCTS CONFERENCE | Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 | Minneapolis

Future of Dinner: Winning at America’s Dinnertime

Speaking at New Products Conference: Darren Seifer, The NPD Group
September 5, 2018
Consumers now have access to almost anything through grocery delivery, meal prep kits, grocerants (supermarkets that offer restaurant quality foods), online ordering, and mobile apps.
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