Articles by Anne-Marie Ramo

Pasta Makers Are Using Their Noodles to Excite a New Generation of Consumers

Pasta Pasta!

July 23, 2018

Pasta is one of the few dishes that weathers any storm of shifting trends. On the American dinner table—and those of many other nations—there always seems to be room for pasta.

Diverse Uses of Beans

Magic Beans: Diverse uses of beans are shooting up like the proverbial stalk

Anne-Marie Ramo

January 11, 2018

The use of beans as an ingredient has been trending strongly lately. And, while a lot of this interest has to do with their being a primary source of plant proteins, they also are well-known sources of fiber and gluten-free/non-GMO carbohydrate.

Creating Bold Flavors with Sauces, Dressing and Condiments

Sauces, dressings, and condiments are a recipe’s great leap forward

Anne-Marie Ramo

May 23, 2017

Crafty culinologists know how to employ both pre-made and scratch-made sauces to deliver high-impact flavor and convenience for consumers.

Formulating Freshness in Foods

To many consumers, freshness is the ultimate in quality, but what exactly does  “fresh” mean?

Anne-Marie Ramo

July 13, 2016

For food developers, the challenge is to meet this demand for foods that look, smell, and taste fresh—that hold onto their perfect texture—yet maintain extended shelf life and meet consumer demand for being “quick and easy.”

Powerhouse Ingredients that Add Color, Flavor and Health Benefits

Consumers and product developers are embracing fruits and vegetables in new foods and beverages

Anne-Marie Ramo

June 11, 2015

To declare that fruits and vegetables are hot right now would be an understatement.

Navigating Natural Flavorings

A little understanding behind the formulation and use of various flavoring systems is crucial to great-tasting food—and key to a successful product launch.

Anne-Marie Ramo

January 12, 2015

Keeping up with consumers' burgeoning demand for authentically flavored foods created entirely from naturally derived ingredients is easier than ever, thanks to advances in all-natural flavoring systems.

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