Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel identifies common threads among thousands of innovation products on trade show floor
February 22, 2023
"Products that make home cooking more convenient and restaurant-quality are in demand, whether meal starter kits, distinctive salts or butters, condiments from around the world, or foods from different global regions available as frozen entrees," said Denise Purcell, SFA's vice president, resource development.
Unique color applications in confections are also popular today, such as the use of saturated pastels, and combining multiple colors and textures in a single format. Developers face several hurdles when formulating with natural colors in confections, and color manufacturers and suppliers are constantly innovating to develop more effective and stable natural colors.
This month’s collection includes toasted black sesame syrup, Mexican breakfast smoothies and ready-to-drink Vietnamese Coffee
February 22, 2023
“LALA Licuados are the perfect way to start your morning,” said Matt Okeson, head of marketing and R&D for LALA U.S. “With the goodness of oats, real milk, and a blend of real fruits, LALA Licuados are a Hispanic breakfast standard in a convenient ready-to-drink format.”
The new beverage treat is the original 23 flavors of Dr Pepper swirled with layers of strawberry flavor
February 21, 2023
Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream is made with the original 23 flavors of Dr Pepper swirled with layers of refreshing strawberry flavor and a smooth, creamy finish.
The company added William Finn, an accomplished public company finance professional, as its chief financial officer
February 21, 2023
Yerbaé has experienced significant growth, fueled by some of its largest retailers such as Sprouts Farmers Market, Costco, Albertson’s, Safeway, Shaws, Acme, Jewel, Stop N Shop, Winco and many more.
Four new varieties include Chicken Potpie, Portabella Mushroom Bisque, Black Bean Chili and Chicken Noodle
February 20, 2023
Kettle cooked in small batches to feature rich, simmered-all-day taste, each are free of artificial ingredients and preservatives, and crafted with one of Zoup!'s homestyle broths as a base.
These bite-sized animal crackers are covered in peanut butter candy and dipped in milk chocolate
February 17, 2023
These bite-sized animal crackers are covered in peanut butter candy and dipped in milk chocolate. The snacks feature 13 different animal shapes from lions to bears.
FruitSmart identifies fruit juice, botanical combinations as a trend
February 16, 2023
FruitSmart has identified rising demand for fruit juice and botanical combinations as a major new trend in the healthy beverage space, and will highlight its capability to blend them at Natural Products Expo West, March 8-10, 2023.
Kyowa Hakko celebrates launch of CENTR enhanced functional sparkling water featuring Cognizin® Citicoline
February 16, 2023
Kyowa Hakko USA is excited to announce the launch of CENTR Enhanced sparkling water, a functional beverage with a blend of nootropic and adaptogenic ingredients that includes its Cognizin® citicoline.
New plant-based snack features smooth, creamy taste and green peas as the first ingredient
February 16, 2023
The better-for-you, no-compromise snacks feature a taste kids adore and adults crave but are made with 40% less fat than potato chips and free of the common allergens: gluten, wheat, soy, nuts, peanuts, and eggs.