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Eat the Change, the company on a mission to create chef-crafted and nutrient-dense snacks that help mitigate climate change, announced the national launch of its first packaged product, Eat the Change Organic Mushroom Jerky

Over Easy launched into the breakfast category with a line of simple, nutritious, and better-for-you breakfast bars in four morning-inspired flavors: Apple Cinnamon, Banana Nut, Peanut Butter, and Vanilla Matcha.

Independent restaurants have always been the true innovation and trend engine in foodservice. Compared to larger regional or national accounts, these smaller operators look forward because they have a smaller base of consumers they seek to inspire and satisfy.

bubly sparking water launched bubly bounce – a sparkling water with no calories, sweeteners, or artificial flavors, and just a kick of caffeine. The introduction of bubly bounce, which is available in five refreshing combo flavors, marks the brand's first caffeinated beverage and new line since its launch in 2018.

Hormel Foods introduced Hormel® pretzel bites and cheese tray, an addition to the Hormel Gatherings® line that capitalizes on snack trends, an increase in home-based working and schooling, and the move to smaller get-togethers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Consumers can squeeze it over ice cream and watch it freeze in seconds, forming an ice cream shell. Consumers can then break it with a spoon for a little bit of rainbow magic in every bite.

SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co. added a tropical twist to its coastal inspired seafood options with the introduction of Coconut Cod, a wild caught cod coated in a crispy coconut breading. 

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.

Consumers' continued pursuit of more healthy alternatives to their favorite indulgences has led to a rise in the use of natural high-intensity sweeteners, ultra-low-calorie 1:1 drop-in sweeteners, and natural sweetness enhancers.

If 2020 was the year of supply chain uncertainty due to COVID-19, 2021 may well be the year that transparency in food labeling takes center stage, particularly for gluten-free products.