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Ingredient Innovation in U.S. Pizza Market

Menus seek to balance health versus indulgence, convenience versus experience
February 15, 2016
And while traditional pizza toppings, sauces, and cheese remain the most menued, trends suggest that operators are pushing the boundaries in attempt to challenge popular conceptions of pizza.
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Honchos Organic Tortilla Chips

Deep River Snacks launches non-gmo, gluten-free snack
February 15, 2016
The snacks are also 100% non-GMO and Certified Gluten-Free. HONCHOS are made without artificial dyes, flavors and preservatives.
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Samuel Adams Nitro Beers

Nitro White Ale, IPA and Coffee Stout are now on shelves after three years of experimentation
February 12, 2016
With the new Samuel Adams Nitro Project, the brewers want you to experience a fifth ingredient: nitrogen, in place of carbonation.
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Important factors of health recovery after a serious disease include good nutrition and exercise

Recovery Health

Untapped opportunities for processors seeking to meet the needs of consumers with physical conditions
Mark Anthony PhD
February 12, 2016

A run-in with a serious disease is a powerful stimulus for change, and reducing symptoms and risk fac-tors through diet is generally a focal point of that change. Recovery has many stages, and good nutrition is critical along all of them.


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Most pie fillings are the fruity flavors of the Midwest tradition

Pie Are Not Square

For many American consumers, the word “comforting” comes to mind when they think of pie
David Feder
David Feder , RDN Brent Frei
February 12, 2016

According to the American Pie Council, 90% of Americans agree that a slice of pie represents one of the simple pleasures in life.


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Caliwater Adds New Cactus Water Flavors

Peach Cactus Water & Berry Cactus Water with no added sugar
February 12, 2016
Both new flavors contain Prickly Pear Extract, are Non-GMO Project verified, not from concentrate and contain zero added sugar.
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Ben & Jerry's Certified Vegan Varieties

New non-dairy flavors target vegan consumers in search of a sweet treat
February 12, 2016
Non-dairy and vegan consumers can enjoy two classic Ben & Jerry's flavors as well as a two Non-dairy exclusive flavors all to satisfy their indulgence cravings.
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Chef Michael Gunn, The Schwan Food Company

Q&A: Chef Michael Gunn, The Schwan Food Co.

A corporate chef’s perspective on pie trends
February 11, 2016

Prepared Foods talks pie trends with Chef Michael Gunn, director of culinary research and development for The Schwan Food Company, Marshall, Minn.


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Innova believes the next big battleground in the free-from arena will be lactose and dairy free

Free-From Foods for All Consumers

Allergen-friendly foods and drinks expand, manufacturers look for the next big trend wave
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
February 11, 2016

Last year was when “free from” truly went mainstream and Innova Market Insights has identified “Free From, For All” as a key trend for 2016.


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