Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

This annual contest challenges students to create forward-thinking products that showcase the power and versatility of dairy in promoting health and wellness. The deadline for entries is Jan. 12.

The new La Victoria topping sauces aim to spark culinary creativity, expand the boundaries of the traditional taco sauce category and make it easy to enjoy Mexican flavor beyond tacos. 

The effort is part of the Trump Administration and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda, which prioritizes prevention and reducing chronic disease through improved diet and public health measures. 

ChildLife uses all-natural, non-GMO ingredients with no fillers, artificial colors, sweeteners or flavors, and everything is gluten-free. 

Packed into a convenient 3.5oz grab-and-go shot, this innovative formula combines Lifeway's kefir cultures with nutrient-rich bovine colostrum to deliver support for immune health, gut balance and recovery. 

Big Tree Farms is debuting its vibrant new brand design – infused with the flavors of Bali's food scene – and showcase a lineup that pairs new category launches with its top-selling Coconut Aminos and Coconut Sugar.

IFMA anticipates a slowdown next year in menu inflation, or what many in the industry cite as the key reason for declining orders of meals prepared outside the home. The association expects food costs to rise by 3% next year, compared with the 3.9% it projects for 2025.

Inspired by the popular pairing of Malibu and Dole pineapple juice, which mixed together is a way consumers enjoy Malibu, the iconic collaboration brings the summer mindset year-round in a convenient format. 

This strategic appointment reflects Butter Buds’ ongoing commitment to fostering talent and strengthening its sales leadership to drive continued growth and innovation. 

The expansion will provide flexible spaces to accelerate research and innovation across the company’s business units, offering greater flexibility to meet evolving demands and providing more space for both core growth and new business initiatives.