Items Tagged with 'mediterranean diet'

Consumers are turning to beverages that support mood, focus, and cognitive health. Functional ingredients and indulgent flavors are converging to deliver both mental wellness and sensory satisfaction.

wildbrine is introducing fermented chickpea salads in Mediterranean and Kimchi-Style varieties. The product pairs plant protein and fiber with live fermentation while maintaining whole-bean texture.

Cedar’s Foods adds a bold, Mediterranean-inspired twist to its popular Pita Chips collection with the launch of Mediterranean Salsa. Baked from real pita bread and seasoned with tomatoes, peppers and herbs, the chips highlight the brand’s continued focus on authentic flavor and clean ingredients.

Packed with the zesty taste of garlic, a silky texture, and a kick, Toum contains a medly of flavors. The sharp garlic flavor is complemented by a subtle, tangy undertone to create a dip that is both light and rich. 

With such an acute focus on well-being in the wake of a year and a half of an ongoing global health crisis, consumers are paying closer attention than ever to the ingredients in the foods they eat. Moreover, with working from home shifting from a temporary to a permanent state for many workers, these same consumers have learned the hard way that calories count, so counting calories is back.

Prepared Foods talks with Chef Emily Cruz, director of sales & marketing at CuliNex, Seattle-based a consultancy to brand owners, food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, boards and commissions.