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Exclusive Q&A: Joe Bybel, Ventura Foods

A manufacturer perspective on foodservice collaboration
August 12, 2015

Prepared Foods talks with Joe Bybel, senior vice president of marketing and research & development at Ventura Foods, a Brea, Calif.-based supplier of oils, dips, dressings, glazes, sauces and more.


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Report Eyes Multicultural Wellness Ingredients

Report profiles five multicultural wellness ingredients that are gaining traction on restaurant menus and supermarket shelves
August 12, 2015

The culinary landscape is rife with all manner of food and beverage trends—centered on everything from ingredients that promote a healthier lifestyle to the authentic flavors of palate-pleasing ethnic cuisines from lands far outside US borders.


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Pork: The Fastest-Growing Protein in Foodservice

2.6% pork category increase in 2015 outpaced the protein growth average of 0.7%
August 11, 2015
With a growth rate outpacing all other meats, pork continues to be the fastest-growing protein in foodservice since 2011. According to Technomic, Inc.’s 2015 Volumetric Assessment of Pork in Foodservice, pork’s popularity in the food industry continues to grow.
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Tastykake Introduces Mini Cupcake Line

Creme-filled mini treats target moments for little sweet indulgences
August 11, 2015
Snack cake brand Tastykake launched a new line of Mini Cupcakes. The line includes mini versions of two of Tastykake's classic treats and one new variety sure to become a fan favorite. Two of the cakes feature REESE'S® and HERSHEY'S® Brand ingredients.
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New Aspartame-Free Diet Pepsi

Diet Pepsi responds To U.S. consumer demand for aspartame-free diet cola
August 10, 2015
As heat indexes spike across the country, Pepsi unveiled a new refreshing option for cola fans to enjoy during the hot summer months – aspartame-free Diet Pepsi. Now, consumers can begin to purchase aspartame-free Diet Pepsi with the crisp taste fans have come to expect from Pepsi.
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HOPE Foods Expands Hummus Distribution

Two new varieties include Super Hemp and Red Pepper
August 7, 2015
HOPE Foods, maker of a High Pressure Processed (HPP) organic hummus and dips, is expanding distribution to Costco stores in the Rocky Mountain, West Coast, and Midwest regions as demand for organic, non-GMO convenience foods grows. To further satisfy consumer desire for products produced with clean ingredient lists that also taste great, HOPE is also expanding its flavor line-up to include two fresh new hummus flavors.
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