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The company is also releasing its next Limited Release bar, a dark 80% Fiji from single estate Vanua Levu with tasting notes of Green Tea/Cocoa/Pear/Malt. It is made with two ingredients:  cacao and cane sugar. 

The winning shape was selected based on the following judging criteria: level of creativity and originality, quality of the submission, and relevance to the contest theme of sharing your passions.

New vegetarian meats made with twin-screw extrusion are gaining popularity as more food processors discover the versatility of this technology to transform plant proteins and other raw ingredients into consumer-approved meals.

The refreshing plant-powered hydration drink is available in three unique flavors: Strawberry Cucumber, Coconut Watermelon and Orange Grapefruit.

J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held agribusiness firm, has an integrated portfolio that includes phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, food processing, food brands, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

With the pre-popped convenience of RTE popcorn offering a perfect medium for a range of flavors and toppings, consumers today are interested in flavor innovation—both familiar and unexpected—in the popcorn category.

Everything starts at the ground level. Initial distribution of ingredients was based on regional availability and classic preservation techniques. A return to roots is happening. When the farm-to-table trend hit restaurants, it was a game-changer. The landscape shifted, and specific farms were highlighted on menus. Farmers, in turn, gained name recognition for humanely raised poultry and meats, unique herbs, and heirloom varietals of corn, tomatoes, plums, and other produce.

Field Roast’s ever-expanding array of products includes plant-based roasts, sausages, deli slices, loaves, a frankfurter, a burger, and vegan cheese slices. The company’s newest products are a line of frozen snacks, which includes mini corn dogs and FRuffalo wings as well as Mac ‘n Chao line.

Of the 36 NRA Food and Beverage Awards (FABI) issued this year, eight winners were new sauces, spreads and dressings and nearly all those of featured an ethnic twist—particularly with Indian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences.

Family-owned Bigelow Tea, known for bringing quality teas to market since 1945, is committed to fresh, creative and flavorful tea innovations.