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Although synthetic food colors (FD&C colors) have historically been favored by the industry due to predictable performance and lower cost, in recent years consumers have increasingly demanded the use of natural colorants.

To kick off its 100th birthday – dubbed the "Hostess Sweetennial" -- Hostess has created Birthday CupCakes with the taste of birthday cake. The cupcakes feature golden cake with festive rainbow sprinkles baked inside and a decadent vanilla icing. Topping the treat are more rainbow sprinkles and The Original Squiggle®.

Understandably, some innovation details are meant to be kept behind closed doors. Yet there are times when it’s okay to talk and take a peek at what’s inside those doors.

Developed under license with Mondelēz International group, The OREO A La Mode features battered and fried OREOs as a crunchy and dippable treat—combined with Sonic’s ice cream.

Stuffed sweet and savory delights, such as pierogi, calzones, pocket pastries, and filled pastas present challenges to processors. The biggest hurdle: Keeping the insides sumptuous—and inside—while having the outsides maintain their texture and integrity, be it fluffy, flaky, or crunchy.

For makers of "better for you" foods and beverages, a focus on certain key nutrients beyond protein, healthful fats, and slow-metabolizing carbohydrates is essential. Here are some of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutraceuticals to consider when targeting the needs of today's men.

With three times the protein, double the fiber, and 30% fewer net carbs than brown rice, Banza's rice is a high-protein, high-fiber, reduced-carb alternative to rice, quinoa, and other grains.

"The launch of Spindrift Lime is a direct response to requests from the Spindrift community. Our fans are always submitting new flavor ideas and lime has long been one of the most popular requests," says Bill Creelman, founder and CEO of Spindrift.