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The facility includes a demonstration kitchen, R&D lab for waffle irons and mixes, a training academy for operators and technology to host virtual product cuttings with customers and chefs.

Known for its leadership in clean label and plant-based innovation, CuliNEX is headquartered in Seattle and will continue operating there to support existing and new clients.

This year’s Queen’s Choice lineup mirrors an industry riding high on functional ingredients, bold flavors and a consumer demand for immersive experiences. The awards recognize the product development teams behind some of the most cutting-edge new product launches of the last 12 months. 

Post Consumer Brands president and chief executive officer Nicolas Catoggio will expand his current role to include responsibilities as Post Holdings' chief operating officer, beginning in January 2026.

The company’s leaders joined Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, US Sen. Roger Marshall, Rep. Tracey Mann and other state and local officials at the event, which was held at CJ Schwan’s pizza production facility in Salina.

The 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show revealed a diverse range of emerging and evolving trends shaping the specialty food market. Korean flavors stood out with products inspired by popular dishes, beverages, and pantry staples, while ingredient innovation brought new offerings such as cupuaçu, yaupon, and plant-based dairy alternatives. Global convenience remained a key driver, with meal kits, ready-to-eat dishes, and sauces making international flavors more accessible.

The Blueberry Boost Accelerator was launched earlier this year to fuel forward-thinking product innovation and elevate blueberries as a hero ingredient by supporting visionary startups. 

Prior to joining Talking Rain, Perez was vice president of IT at Alamo Group Inc., where she led the company’s IT strategy. 

For product developers, this signals a growing market emphasis on personalization, health-forward meals, and flexible prep formats—all driven by data-backed consumer demand.

Horizon Organic and Wallaby meet several consumer demand drivers—organic certification, cleaner ingredient decks, value-added nutrition, and sensory appeal—positioning the brands for long-term relevance.