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We're All Learning Something New in the Kitchen

Throughout 2020, consumers have found the time, patience and interest required to prepare home-cooked meals
Nick Roskelly, Executive Editor New Media/Business
Nicholas Roskelly
February 9, 2021
This year, a majority of consumers who want to go out for a romantic dinner will not be able to do so. Some will order specialty dishes from their favorite local restaurants, but a great many will scour the internet for the perfect recipe, compile a shopping list, purchase ingredients (perhaps online for home delivery), and set off to prepare a meal at home.
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What Crystal Ball?

Unlock opportunity. Unleash creativity. Transform industry.
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
March 31, 2017
Having spent years as a professional chef, I stay in touch with dozens of restaurant chefs and research chefs, old friends and new acquaintances, located worldwide.
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It's Organic! Boogie, Woogie, Woogie

Consumer trend, new product and ingredient options for the formulation of organic and natural foods & beverages.
Malcolm Lowe
June 13, 2014
Hardly anything is more natural than dancing. A spin here, a twirl there. Dip and float across the floor. I had the chance to see samples of dances from around the world at a recent festival in my town.
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Staying on Top of Food Industry Regulations and Claims

Regulatory updates on ingredient use, label information (e.g., claims, panels and seals) and other R&D challenges.
Malcolm Lowe
June 6, 2014
This is one of those things that can surprise you in your work. One day you are at the bench behaving as a proper food scientist, the next you're pouring over legal documents making a desperate attempt to understand new food regulations. Let's hope you have a legal department to sift through new legislation.
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Safe and sound: Shelf stability in product development

Ingredient formulations and advice on processing parameters for food safety and extended shelflife
Malcolm Lowe
May 30, 2014
Well, I've begun running again. I don't mean to throw that in the face of anyone who wants to exercise but for whatever reason doesn't, and feels a puncture of guilt and disapproval each time he hears of someone successfully putting a body in motion.
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Formulating Low Sodium Foods

Ingredient formulations, new product and consumer trend information for reduced-sodium foods & beverages.
Malcolm Lowe
May 23, 2014
OK, here it is. I lick my finger and press it into the salt corralled into the corner of an empty pretzel bag. I do it. I do it every time.
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Developing Foods with Weight Management Components

Ingredient formulations, new product and consumer trend information for weight management foods & beverages.
Malcolm Lowe
May 16, 2014
I watch my belly grow everyday. Sometimes I think, oh, I just ate, that is why it is round. And then I see it first thing in the morning and I realize, no, there is no food in there.
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