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Finding Inspiration in a New Wave of Whole Grains and Seeds

Uncommon grains such as quinoa, chia, amaranth, and millet have become more mainstream
Marisa Churchill
Marisa Churchill
June 21, 2021
In 2021, trends toward health and plant-based foods are driving product developers to formulate a wave of new products with grains and seeds. According to Innova Market Insights, grain product launches had a 7% average annual growth rate in the period from 2014 to 2018.
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Communicate to Ensure Quality

Proud of your new product? Set and communicate benchmarks to ensure quality on the factory floor
Nancy Jo Seaton
June 15, 2021
To better help its readers with initial new product evaluation and development Prepared Foods asked Nancy Jo Seaton, owner and president of Seaton Food Consultants, to create a thought leadership series. Seaton has more than 30 years of food industry experience and most recently led global product evaluation for the Subway restaurants.
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The Rise of Clean Label Leavenings

The functional strengths of certain leaveners—whether natural or chemical—serve as primary drivers for decision-making
Amelia Levin Alexia Ciarfella
June 15, 2021
Historically, bakery product developers’ main goal when selecting appropriate leaveners for a specific application was simply to attain a specific desired outcome every single time. Consistency mattered.
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New Calorie Conscious Line Includes Healthy Habits White made with Whole Grain, a Keto-Friendly Option
June 14, 2021
With 40-45 calories per slice (serving size two slices, 80-90 calories), Healthy Habits includes the brand's first keto-friendly variety – Healthy Habits White made with Whole Grain – a soft and fluffy white bread with six net carbs per slice (serving size two slices, 12 net carbs).
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Cheese: An Unqualified Favorite

As specialty cheeses become more popular, their manufacturing processes become more streamlined, mechanized, and efficient
Anne-Marie Ramo
June 14, 2021
Over the past decade, the cheese industry has exploded, with small-batch artisanal cheesemakers popping up in every state and the large cheesemakers increasing the sophistication of their offerings to compete. As specialty cheeses become more popular, their manufacturing processes become more streamlined, mechanized, and efficient.
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Violife Cocospread

Dairy-free, nut-free and 100% vegan chocolately spread is made for chocolate lovers
June 11, 2021
Violife, a maker of 100% vegan cheeses, introduced Cocospread, a creamy, smooth and 100% vegan chocolatey spread for chocolate lovers to spread, spoon or scoop. Violife Cocospread is dairy-free as well as free from soy, gluten, lactose, nuts, preservatives, and GMOs and with no cholesterol per serving.
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Bob Evans Omelet Rolls, Egg Bites

The refrigerated items offer "weekend-style breakfast" convenience
June 10, 2021
Bob Evans Farms launched two new breakfast items for consumers looking for convenient, nourishing, and filling options for a "weekend-style breakfast" that can be enjoyed all week long. 
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2020 New Product Pacesetters Report Reveals Value of Promoting Excitement, Comfort During a Trying Year

The 26th annual report addresses unprecedented impact from the pandemic on new product strategy
June 9, 2021
Despite significant hurdles created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many new products managed to beat the odds and emerge as winners, making their way into shoppers' carts during unprecedented times and resulting in multiple $100 million launches. More than a quarter of the New Product Pacesetters launched in the fourth quarter of 2019 or January 2020 saw big performances, accounting for 51 of 200 Pacesetter products, with 27 in the food and beverage sector.
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Sargento Foods Creamery Sliced, Shredded Cheeses

New cheese offerings contain real cream for an easy melt
June 9, 2021
Sargento Foods launched Sargento® Creamery Sliced and Shredded Cheeses, a line of real, natural cheeses that deliver melting character thanks to the addition of real cream.
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