Articles by Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

Planned to help the company grow in double digits annually, the center will support the team in bringing Asian-flavored offerings to the mainstream marketplace and expanding Harvest Snaps’ presence as a better-for-you brand in the salty snack category. 

This innovative bar transforms overlooked plant parts—like watermelon rinds and seed free apple cores—into a nutritional goldmine, delivering 13g of fiber from 12 whole plants in every bite.

The scholarships are courtesy of IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund, which encourages, promotes, and rewards the excellence of students pursuing careers in the science of food. Since 1985, IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund has awarded more than 2,800 scholarships and over $3 million to food science students.

Sparkling Ice Caffeine is a full-flavor sparkling water with just 70mg of caffeine, zero sugar, vitamins and antioxidants. 

Koia Elite launched in the functional beverage set of Whole Foods Markets nationwide in 12oz bottles in two classic flavors: Vanilla and Chocolate. 

Upon an application by North American ingredient supplier AIDP, the European Union has officially authorized the use of magnesium L-threonate as a novel food, which means that it is now fully approved for inclusion in products sold to consumers throughout the EU, offering a new and highly bioavailable option for magnesium supplementation.

Moosa’s all-natural fruit blends are packed with energy, vitamins, and antioxidants. With no preservatives, added sugars, herbs, caffeine, or additives, it's created using regenerative farming practices that restores soil health and promotes biodiversity

This concentrated powder is made with real cocoa fat that provides formulators with a cost-effective alternative to cocoa powder and closely mimics delicious, real-chocolate flavor consumers know and love. Moreover, it comes at a time when cocoa prices reach historic highs. 

The new flavor is a Greek Yogurt-based ranch dip with a mix of savory and herbaceous flavors with a recognizable kick from the jalapeños while Greek Yogurt adds creaminess and lightness. 

Secor and Smoot succeed previous vice president of marketing Nora Witt and vice president of foodservice Stuart McAllister, who announced their retirements in 2024.