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New Products from J&J Snack Foods

New offerings range from ICEE promo flavors to Mary B’s® Buttermilk Biscuit Melts
October 14, 2015
J&J Snack Foods Corp. announced a range of new products – from soft pretzels melts to frozen beverages – and equipment that were showcased at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in Las Vegas.
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Functional Foods for Energy

Functional carbs, vitamins, minerals and stimulants could help weekend warriors or hard-core exercise enthusiasts keep up their physiological and mental energy
Marie Spano MS, RDN
October 14, 2015

When it comes to refueling—whether running a Sunday 26-mile marathon or the weekly rat race—the requirements for both nutritive fuel carbs, proteins, fats and other energy sources is an inescapable need.


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Healthy, Convenient Meal Solutions

Meal solutions that allow consumers to experience high-quality, healthful foods with little preparation appeal greatly to a generation on the go
Liz Chan Kirsten Benneter
October 13, 2015

Consumers are driven by the desire to maximize time, and that doesn’t change when it comes to mealtimes. More meals are eaten on the go than ever before.


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Mediterra Introduces Savory Nutrition Bars

New Kale/Pumpkin Seed and Bell Pepper/Green Olive bars are all-natural, low in sugar and gluten-free
October 13, 2015
Mediterra® added two new Savory Bar flavors: Kale/Pumpkin Seed and Bell Pepper/Green Olive. With these new flavors, Mediterra now offers four savory bars, including Sundried Tomato/Basil and Black Olive/Walnut.
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2015 SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AWARDS | RETAIL & FOODSERVICE WINNERS

Spirit of Innovation Awards 2015

The 12th annual SOI awards celebrated food form, flavor and function
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
October 12, 2015

For the 12th annual Spirit of Innovation contest, Prepared Foods considered new food and beverage products introduced during 2014 through May 2015.


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Burger Consumer Trend Report

Health attributes, beef alternatives are important when buying burgers
Darren Tristano
October 12, 2015

Burgers are a staple in most Americans’ diets, with the majority eating burgers at least weekly, according to Technomic’s most recent “Burger Consumer Trend Report.”


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Annie Chun’s Sweet and Savory Seaweed Crisps

Pan-Asian brand satisfies snacking palate with line of crunchy seaweed snacks
October 9, 2015
From seaweed snack lovers to crunch connoisseurs alike, Seaweed Crisps are a better-for-you alternative to traditional chips and crackers.
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Man Cave Meats to Expand Distribution

Minneapolis craft meat brand got its start at the local farmers market but is now headed for grocery aisles across the country
October 9, 2015
Man Cave Craft Meats is moving from its tent at the Minneapolis Farmers Market to grocery stores across the country with packaging and branding help from CBX.
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