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Kosher foods have a market not only in the Jewish realm but also for Muslims, Hindus and others. Specialty ingredients, such as beef gelatin, are being sought by food product developers targeting a market that Mintel Group projects will more than double from 2003’s $7.6 billion to $17 billion next year.

Fish oil pills and B vitamins may be no help in warding off depression symptoms in people with a history of heart attack or stroke, a new clinical trial finds.

Risotto requires extensive time, labor and care to produce from scratch. Now, any type of foodservice operator can serve this upscale dish. Nestlé Professional’s new frozen Stouffer’s Parmesan Risotto comes packaged in 48oz pouches.

Both kosher- and halal-certified products convey a sense of food quality and safety to consumers, proving the recent growth in both markets goes beyond religion. Speakers at two Prepared Foods’ R&DSeminars provided information and insight on what makes these two markets perfect mainstream cross-overs.

Americans consider protein important in maintaining a balanced diet, but a recent study shows that a quarter of them find protein-packed food too expensive.

A new Australian study has busted some commonly held beliefs about the importance of meat, particularly for pregnant women and children.

Sara Lee Corp., which is splitting into two businesses later this month, says it is naming its North America company Hillshire Brands Co.

McDonald's USA said that by 2022 it will only buy pork from farmers and other sources that do not use gestation stalls for housing their pregnant sows.

Reducing people's options for junk foods helps them to cut back on the amount of calories they take in, but it does not reduce their overall calorie load or help them lose weight, according to a U.S. study.

Pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, sausage and green peppers: Consumers certainly love these pizza toppings, and they are staples on any pizza menu. But, they’re hardly the only toppings people are willing to try.