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Which is Better, Ice Cream or Pie?

New survey finds that Americans prefer ice cream to pie during summer months
July 14, 2015
Millennials, more than any other age group, say ice cream is their favorite summer food. Americans are more than twice as likely to name ice cream (65%) over pie (27%). And sweet, creamy ice cream treats hit the spot for more Americans than summer's savory standbys of burgers (63%), hot dogs/brats (52%) and ribs (45%).
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Kellogg's Introduces Six New Breakfast Foods

Kellogg's Origins is a collection of six items including flake-based cereals, granolas and mueslis that combine ingredients like nuts, grains and fruits
July 14, 2015
Toasted oats. Quinoa. Berries. In today's food landscape, people are seeking wholesome foods that are simply prepared. In fact, 51 percent of people look for food with recognizable ingredients.
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BBQ IQ

Hard-bound tradition comes to a stop when the masters of barbecue gather to discuss what’s the best sauce, marinade, rub or mop
Chuck Jolley, Contributing Editor
July 13, 2015

American barbecue does not always take well to anything new, according to Paul Kirk, often called the “Baron of Barbecue”.


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Barbecue meats, sauces and flavors: a chef’s perspective

Prepared Foods talks with Andy Husbands, an award-winning chef, author and television personality
July 13, 2015

Prepared Foods talks with Andy Husbands, an award-winning chef, author and television personality as well as executive chef-owner of the Tremont 647 and Sister Sorel restaurants in Boston.


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Energized Energy Food, Beverage Market

Growing energy drink and food markets attract mainstream sales, specialty competition
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
July 13, 2015

Rising consumer concerns about health, growing awareness of the benefits of exercise and the perceived need to cope with increasingly busy lifestyles have combined to boost demand for performance-related foods and beverages.


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Rich Products Customer Innovation Center

Prepared Foods takes an exclusive look inside Rich Products’ new 84,000 square-foot facility
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
July 13, 2015

Rich Products was established by product innovation. Today we find this private, 70-year-old company is equally committed to new product and process innovation.


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Innovation: Past, Present, Future

Prepared Foods’ 33rd annual New Products Conference showcases new food and beverage ideas, consumer insights
July 13, 2015

They say you can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.


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siggi's Launches Line of Whole-Milk Yogurt

New 4% milkfat varieties of siggi's Icelandic-style yogurt continue the brand's tradition of simple ingredients
July 10, 2015
For nearly a decade, siggi's Icelandic-style yogurt (called skyr) has steadily earned fans nationwide for its creamy flavor, simple ingredients and not a lot of sugar.
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20% of New U.S. Products are Clean Label

Significant rises in the use of clean label ingredients have also been tracked, with growing interest in natural sweeteners
July 10, 2015
Clean label is now much more than a trend and is now regarded as standard in the food industry. Over 20% of new US products tracked in 2014 featured a clean label positioning, up from 17% in 2013, according to Innova Market Insights data.
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