Prepared Foods talks coffee ingredient and beverage trends with Chef Eric Nakata, a 20-year food and beverage industry culinary expert. 

The program's mission is to partner with companies on the cutting edge of foodservice innovation to deliver customers meaningful food solutions that do good for communities, customers, and the planet.

Mattson, a leader in food and beverage innovation announced its newest service, ProtoThink LTO™, during The Flavor Experience foodservice industry event in Monterey, Calif., on September 8. This new platform is a revolutionary way for foodservice operators to create exciting, limited time offers in as little as two to three months and help drive users to QSR and Fast Casual brands. 

Prepared Foods profiles new foodservice sauces, dressings and spreads.

Prepared Foods showcases plant-based meat, dairy alternatives.

General Mills Foodservice, Minneapolis, introduced Pillsbury Freezer-to-Oven Croissants, which make it easy to bake consistently flaky, high-quality croissants in less than 30 minutes. 

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea, Moody, Ala., is expanding its seasonal Limited-Time-Offer flavors with a Chocolate Hazelnut coffee. The offering helps foodservice and c-store operators celebrate flavors of the holiday season.