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High Brew Cold Brew Coffee #HighRoadTour

High Brew will take its refurbished 1952 GMC Coach bus around the US to introduce consumers to its ready-to-drink cold brew coffee
June 21, 2017
Beyond offering consumers a taste of the coffee, the #HighRoadTour also taps into millennials’ desire for authentic experiences.
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Craft Beer Salsa

Two Fort Worth family owned companies team up for unique salsa product
June 19, 2017
Renfro Foods, makers of award-winning salsas known for their unique flavors and other specialty food products, introduced Mrs. Renfro’s Craft Beer Salsa. 
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Wrigley summer Skittles, Juicy Fruit

Each bag of Skittles America Mix contains fruit-flavored red, white and blue candies with flavors including Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Wild Berry and Yumberry
June 16, 2017
Just in time for summer celebrations, Wrigley has launched Skittles America Mix and Juicy Fruit America Pop gum. These limited-edition flavors are a must-have for summer gatherings, road trips and more.
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Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods

The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $13.7 billion
June 16, 2017
Amazon and Whole Foods Market, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Whole Foods Market for $42 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $13.7 billion, including Whole Foods Market’s net debt.
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Driving American Snacks

Top reason US consumers say they snack is to treat themselves
June 15, 2017
New research from Mintel reveals that the top reason Americans say they snack is to treat themselves (50%) and more than one quarter (28%) agree that taste is more important than health when choosing a snack.  
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Cold Food Flavors & Textures

New ingredients, strategies preserve cold food flavors, texture
Kantha Shelke PhD, CFS
June 14, 2017

Frozen foods have the advantage of increased shelflife and retention of flavor, plus today’s technology and ingredient solutions mean these products can also retain those freshly prepared characteristics that comfort food connoisseurs crave.


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SO RIGHT Frozen Entrées

SO RIGHT is available in 12 flavor combinations, such as Sriracha Chicken Mac & Cheese, and Szechuan Style Kung Pao Chicken
June 14, 2017
Bellisio Foods introduced SO RIGHT™, a line of single-serve frozen meals that combine real ingredients and full flavors.
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Introducing Seafood Into Diets

US consumers do no eat the recommended amount of fish or seafood
June 13, 2017
Shellfish, which tends to be more costly and therefore to some consumers riskier to prepare at home, appear to be the seafood of choice when dining out, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.
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Q&A with Chef Andrew Hunter

A chef’s perspective on trending sauces, dressings and marinades
June 12, 2017

Prepared Foods talks sauces with Chef Andrew Hunter, who began his training at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and has worked in various industry segments including fine and casual dining, and corporate R&D.


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