An industry expert’s perspective on consumer trends and food & beverage innovation
September 4, 2020
Prepared Foods talks consumer insights with Lesle Na, Director of Business Development with Ibotta Insights. It is a consumer research agency under the umbrella of Ibotta, whose smartphone app lets consumers earn cash back on in-store, mobile app, and online purchases with receipt submission, linked retailer loyalty accounts, payments, and/or purchase verification.
An innovator’s approach to improving the R&D process and new product pipeline
August 31, 2020
Prepared Foods talks innovation strategy with Galit Feinreich founder and principal consultant at Little Wave Co., Los Angeles. Feinreich’s 20+ year career spans a range of companies from start-ups to multinationals across industries from enterprise software to sports nutrition and food. Current and recent clients to her consulting practice include Dole Packaged Foods, Nature’s Bakery and Cremo Company.
Prepared Foods talks sugar reduction and sweeteners with Elizabeth Sisel, manager of taste modulation at Imbibe Inc. Imbibe is a Niles, Ill., beverage development company focused on the formulation, customization and commercialization of cutting-edge beverage products.
A professional look at revitalizing an innovation program
April 3, 2020
How can a company revitalize its innovation program—from consumer insights all the way through R&D and packaging? Prepared Foods put that question and others to Mario DiFalco, senior director of Innovation& New Ventures at Del Monte Foods Inc.
A chef's perspective on formulating with grain ingredients
October 21, 2019
Prepared Foods talks with Charlie Baggs, President and Executive Chef at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations (CBCI), a Chicago firm with culinary, food science and market analysis services.