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Prepared Foods talks Asian flavor and food trends with Andrew Hunter, corporate executive chef for Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. Chef Hunter also is head of culinary R&D for Wolfgang Puck Worldwide and executive chef for Niman Ranch.

Molson Coors Beverage Company introduced Topo Chico® Hard Seltzer. Made in the spirit of Topo Chico® Mineral Water, Topo Chico® Hard Seltzer delivers refreshment to consumers.

Flavor is the single most important choice factor and purchase driver for ice cream shoppers. However, there are other trends in ice cream development that help to build further competitive edge. These include non-dairy formulations, low sugar recipes, cleaner labels and ethical ingredients.

Although there may be a pandemic-related slowdown, there’s no stopping new product development targeted at the commercial and non-commercial foodservice sectors. To help readers with new product development strategy, Prepared Foods asked Jeff Miller, founder and CEO of Cutting Edge Innovation, to create a thought leadership series connecting R&D strategy to foodservice sales. Cutting Edge Innovation advises on foodservice strategy, sales, business development, and innovation. Miller also created an online course, “Turbocharge Your Foodservice Sales.”

Pillsbury is taking up residence in the cookie aisle for the first time ever. The new line of Soft Baked Cookies are ready to eat out of the package.

Hilo Life launched a keto-friendly, almond flour-based chip. This innovation delivers a crunchy texture and bold flavor with 3g net carbs and 9g protein per serving1. Available in three snack flavor profiles, Nacho Cheese, Ranch and Spicy Salsa, the tortilla style chips were developed for carb-conscious snackers.

Hu announced a new line of grain-free, no-added-added cookies, now available for purchase online now through HuKitchen.com, Amazon, and coming to Sprouts stores nationwide in April.

MTN DEW® is bringing fans a beverage with all-new MTN DEW FROST BITE™ Zero Sugar, available at Walmart. MTN DEW FROST BITE Zero Sugar is the alternative to the original, delivering the same bold charge and flavor now with zero sugar. The beverage features a graphic shark design and cool burst of melon flavor.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a disaster for so many industries, but snack food products actually prospered during the chaos that defined 2020.