In-store dining and take-out of prepared foods from grocers has grown nearly 30% since 2008
September 26, 2016
NPD Group, which has tracked food safety concerns in the US since 2001, indicates that in 2006, 66% agreed with the statement that foods sold in supermarkets are safe, and in 2016 (thru August) only 58% of adults agree with the statement.
Industry experts share regulatory guidelines impacting R&D; new tech for texture and product development
February 15, 2016
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed by President Obama (January 4th, 2011), gives the FDA new regulatory authority. Its ultimate goal is to provide more uniform food safety standards.
Experts help Prepared Foods R&D Seminar attendees eliminate partially hydrogenated oils, embrace new options
November 16, 2015
Public health and nutrition guidance over fats has changed over the years, beginning with the 1980s, where the guidelines were to avoid too much fat, saturated fat and cholesterol.
Without a doubt, Mintel’s new product trends presentation (complete with global new product sample tasting) always is a highlight at Prepared Foods’ annual New Products Conference. On the heels of this year’s event, our Mintel friends already are looking at 2016’s top trends.
Fast food retail purchases per customer add over six visits compared to quick service restaurants in average four-week period
November 2, 2015
Supermarkets and convenience stores (c-stores) are raising the bar on their foodservice offerings and an increasing number of consumers are choosing these outlets for their prepared meals and snacks in addition to quick service restaurants (QSRs), reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.
Prepared Foods’ annual R&D Seminars give attendees three dimensions in food and beverage trends, topics and technologies.
July 14, 2015
Let’s face it: movie theater 3D glasses aren’t fashionable eyewear. Nevertheless, a 3D motion picture experience would be disappointingly flat without them.
This is one of my favorite times of the year—when we learn about some of the top new products at retail and foodservice. Each spring, Information Resources unveils its annual look at supermarket “Pacesetters” ranked by first year sales. Shortly afterward, foodservice industry judges help the National Restaurant Association recognize Food and Beverage Innovation award honorees. Respectively, you can find these stories on pages 23 and 25.
ON DEMAND: Listen and learn as Prepared Foods hosts its first annual SUSTAINABILITY webinar on July 31 and dives into consumer insights, processor achievements, upcycling, regenerative agriculture, third-party verification and other angles.
ON DEMAND: This exclusive, 60-minute webinar will review leading protein ingredients, innovations and issues from 2024 and predict what’s new and what’s next for 2025.
Join us for an insightful webinar with Dr. John Miles as we explore how advanced automation is reshaping research and development in the food and beverage industry.
Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging often comes with new challenges. This webinar will explore how an ovenable, fiber-based packaging solution can deliver the benefits of plastic with 90% less plastic usage.