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LALA Authentic Hispanic Dessert Products

The new products include three flavors of dessert yogurt smoothies and two flavors of fruit and crema desserts
August 25, 2021

Dessert-inspired yogurt smoothies and cremas are the newest addition to the LALA® brand of fresh dairy products featuring the authentic taste of Mexico.


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New, Traditional Oils and Fats are Heating Up in Food Product Product Development

At more than twice the calories of carbohydrates and protein, oils and fats are once again being scrutinized more closely
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David Feder , RDN
August 24, 2021

With such an acute focus on well-being in the wake of a year and a half of an ongoing global health crisis, consumers are paying closer attention than ever to the ingredients in the foods they eat. Moreover, with working from home shifting from a temporary to a permanent state for many workers, these same consumers have learned the hard way that calories count, so counting calories is back.


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Nutrition is a Key Aspect for Women Staying Active and Defying the Effects of Aging

Protein fractions, including gelatin, collagen and collagen peptides are beneficial for ligament, tendon, and skin health
August 24, 2021
In spite of the many strides made in women’s health and nutrition, one of the key issues facing women is a very basic one: insufficient protein intake. Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, occurs far more frequently, and at a younger age (beginning around age 35), in women than in men. It is the primary factor leading to weakness and frailty in women as they age.
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Showcasing the Main Course Tastes of Vegetables

Thanks to the plant-based revolution, vegetables have emerged as a standout ingredient in multiple formulations
Michael Joy
August 20, 2021
The once humble vegetable has taken its fair market share as a main course or stand-alone powerhouse staple. While meat, poultry, and seafood analog makers are focusing on making vegetables look, feel, and taste like meat, consumers immersed in the plant-based trend are demanding better and more creative use of vegetables that are recognizable as vegetables.
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Life Cuisine Recipes Inspired by Modern Way of Eating

Ingredients like Banza® chickpea pasta, zoodles and cauliflower rice deliver key nutrients and flavors
August 18, 2021
The recipes are inspired by four popular ways of eating: high protein, meatless, gluten free and low carb lifestyle. With a variety of offerings for any time of day, Life Cuisine provides thoughtfully created recipes designed for different lifestyles.
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2021 SPEAKERS | NEW PRODUCTS CONFERENCE

Sept. 14 Closing Keynote Panel: Novel Ingredients, Next-Gen Proteins And “Planting” The Flag For What’s Next

Plant-based expert Stephanie Lind talks with panelists about the next technologies involving protein from plants as well as sources as diverse as algae, air and insects
August 18, 2021
There’s probably no more dynamic food topic than protein and novel ingredients. Fast-paced technology gains already have ushered in protein revolution across virtually all plant-based sources. Likewise, new novel and cell-based protein technologies are edging even closer to marketplace prototypes.
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Restaurants Discover New Regional, Global Takes on Chicken Soup

Classic Comfort, 2.0: As plant-based options continue to soar, soup provides ways to incorporate more vegetables and meat alternatives
Emily Murawski
August 17, 2021
Data suggest restaurant menus can showcase new regional and global takes on chicken soup. This will give consumers new ways to enjoy an old favorite. As plant-based options continue to take off, soup provides both easy and innovative ways to incorporate more vegetables and meat alternatives.
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Consumers Weigh Product “Storytelling” Attributes with Each Purchase

According to Innova Market Insights research, three in five global consumers say that brand stories influence purchasing decisions
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
August 17, 2021
Transparency has become increasingly important to consumers and this has only been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, consumer packaged goods manufacturers are working harder to convey trust and communicate more stories behind their products and brands. This messaging—found everywhere from product packaging to social media and websites—involves topics of ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and “clean” healthy ingredients.
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Silk Greek Style Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternatives

The new yogurt alternative contains 10g of plant-based protein, live and active cultures, and is certified vegan
August 16, 2021
Free of dairy and artificial sweeteners, Silk Greek contains 10g of plant-based protein, live and active cultures, and is certified vegan.
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