Items Tagged with 'Rice'

Minute Rice is broadening its ready-to-heat portfolio with Garlic Parmesan and Veggie Stir-Fry Rice Cups, giving consumers two new flavor-forward options that are ready in just one minute. Made without preservatives, certified gluten-free and packaged in BPA-free microwaveable cups, the new varieties reflect continued demand for convenient, customizable meal solutions that fit busy lifestyles.

From taquitos and dumplings to protein-packed potatoes and indulgent vegetables, processors are leaning into shareable snacks and craveable comfort. Younger consumers and families are turning to frozen for global flavor, value and game-day-ready convenience.

South Korea–based The Honest Farmer is entering the US market with Wellinus, an export-only brand focused on clean-label grain snacks. The launch highlights growing demand for low-calorie, gluten-free and additive-free snack options in North America.

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.

From clean-label substitutions to natural thickeners, texturizers, emulsifiers, and gluten replacements — our ingredients are designed to support better nutrition, improve shelf life, and meet evolving consumer demands.

Riviana Foods has added two new microwaveable Mahatma Ready to Heat rice varieties—Red Beans & Rice and Basmati—ready in 90 seconds. The launches reflect consumer demand for convenient, authentic-tasting options that align with global flavor trends.

Designed for busy lifestyles and thoughtful snackers, think! Crispy Squares delivers 15g of protein in a convenient, grab-and-go format.

While breakfast, lunch, and dinner remain the primary meal occasions, their composition, timing, and sources are evolving to fit consumers’ daily routines.

Editor’s Note: How is rice, a global ingredient staple, influencing new menu offerings and retail product development? For a closer look, Prepared Foods turned to Katie Ayoub, president of Katie Ayoub & Associates. She serves as managing editor at Flavor & The Menu and is a content strategist for the Flavor Experience, an annual conference for chain operators. Based in Chicago, Katie has been working in foodservice publishing for more than 25 years.

For under $5, parents can use these quick mixes to create  Mexican or New Orleans-style school lunches. They’re also a convenient shortcut for whipping up family dinners like chicken and rice bowls, soups, or casseroles in under 30-minutes.