Articles by Robert Garrison

Prepared Foods talks sustainability with packaging designer Tom Newmaster, owner and partner at FORCEpkg, Lancaster, Pa.

Pour it On! New products help Rich Products build on 79-year legacy of non-dairy, plant-based innovation.

Chunk Foods leverages fermentation for a new wave of cleaner, whole-muscle plant-based meats.

Magic Cactus’ formulation features 2mg of THC, 4mg of CBG, and 6mg of CBD; a “2-4-6” ratio for what Locarni describes as an “approachable, session-able ‘buzz’” where consumers control the consumption experience.

Simplot Maple City Waffle line transforms popular menu entrée into a versatile, on-the-go option for operators, consumers.

Mama’s Creations—company on the grow targets consumers on the go.

“Goldfish is a brand that continues to appeal to consumers of all ages. With Goldfish Crisps, our mash-up of crackers and potato chips, we saw an opportunity to offer families a new and crave-worthy snacking experience in a way that only Goldfish can,” says George Vindiola, Campbell’s senior vice president, Research & Development for Snacks.

This year’s Spirit of Innovation Awards honorees reflect some of the industry’s best efforts in snacking and new approaches to formulating snacks and plant-based and non-alcoholic alternatives. Still other items skillfully tackle on-trend tastes (such as maple) and textures.

Prepared Foods talks off-premise foodservice trends and consumer eating patterns—with Faye Schoenherr, McCain Foods’ North American Senior Brand Manager for SureCrisp French fries.

Prepared Foods discusses clean label shelf life preservation strategies and ingredient options with Zal Taleyarkhan, Director of Innovation and Corporate Research Chef at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations, Chicago.