Articles by Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

Pacific Foods has added Pistachio to its Barista Series, offering a smooth, velvety plant-based milk crafted with professional baristas. With pistachio beverages surging in popularity, the new variety delivers café-ready performance, clean-label credentials and broad menu versatility.

In addition to equipment, the company offers Miniature Plant Trial Services, process matching and scale-up support, training, and ongoing client service, giving companies a faster, lower-risk path from concept to commercialization.
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According to Mintel’s 2025 Free-from/Ingredients to Avoid report, for many of today’s consumers, avoiding artificial colors is a top priority. At California Natural Color’s FiE stand #72G48, attendees can meet with experts to explore methods to reformulate or develop new products using vibrant, natural colors. 

Through the Source by Indigo program, farmers receive data tools, technical guidance and premiums for regenerative rice production. The collaboration aims to drive community benefits, environmental gains and long-term farm prosperity.

Attendees discovered exciting and new developments in alternative proteins and marinades for meat and seafood. In the alternative protein market, ROVITARIS SprouTx is revolutionizing formulations—addressing taste and texture challenges faced by the plant-based meat and seafood industry. 

Smood Sweets has launched Candy Dates, candy-coated California dates that merge indulgence with wellness. Backed by experienced CPG founders and investors, the brand hits Target this November with a playful, plant-based take on guilt-free candy.

Datassential’s Global Launches platform now tracks new items across Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, revealing how trends and flavors localize around the world. The tool offers cross-market comparisons, multilingual insights and historical data to help brands spot opportunities and plan smarter launches.

Archer is launching its new 100% grass-fed Cowboy Cut Beef Jerky nationwide, featuring a hearty rip-and-tear texture and real ingredients with no sugar. The lineup includes Old Fashioned, Mustard BBQ and Spicy varieties, available at major retailers for $7.99.

BUILT Brands is opening a new Provo, Utah, facility to boost production and speed-to-market for its growing protein-snacking portfolio. The expansion strengthens the company’s role as a category disruptor known for indulgent textures and bold flavor innovation.

Torani is introducing Puremade Forest Pine Syrup, a botanical flavor rooted in the rise of foraged and aromatic ingredients across cafés and beverage menus. Selected after extensive trend research, the new syrup supports workforce initiatives and is available now online and at World Market.