Articles by Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

General Mills is rolling out a mix of new products and returning favorites for spring, spanning baking mixes, cookies and snacks. The lineup blends indulgent flavors with better-for-you options designed for seasonal moments

Danone is acquiring Huel to strengthen its position in functional nutrition and tap into rising demand for complete meal solutions. The deal pairs Huel’s digital-first model with Danone’s global scale to drive growth and innovation

Javvy Coffee is expanding its protein lineup with Clear Protein Refreshers, combining protein, caffeine and electrolytes in a lighter format. The new offering delivers functional benefits without artificial ingredients or added sugar

Marzetti debuts Simply Dressed, a refreshed lineup replacing its Simply dressings line. The new offerings emphasize clean ingredients and flavor-forward formulations.

The new 250,000sq-ft facility will produce up to 250 million units annually and create about 240 jobs. Production is set to begin in phases, with the first phase launching in early 2027.

Taylor Farms rolls out 11 protein-forward products spanning salad kits, bowls and snacks. The line taps growing demand for high-protein, convenient fresh foods.

Rota joins at a key inflection point to translate RäFoods’ Living Nutrition philosophy into measurable performance. His role will focus on brand strategy, go-to-market execution and scalable growth.

New Super Lyte blends sports drink flavors with vodka in a low-calorie, zero-sugar RTD. The 8-pack variety launches across 20+ states this spring.

Only 37% of consumers prioritize taste when shopping online, while health goals and nutrition rank higher. The report also highlights growing comfort with data sharing and notable differences between retirees and non-retirees.

US Foods introduces 19 new Scoop items designed to help operators boost efficiency and profitability. The lineup blends on-trend flavors with back-of-house solutions to address rising cost pressures.