new product development

Bite-size Trends in Sweets & Snacks

Discovery and adventure messaging along with convenience drives new product development in the sweets and snacks categories

January 16, 2019

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The three leading drivers of choice in snacks and confectionery remain flavor, cost and indulgence, with health considerations lower down the pecking order in this segment.

Q&A: Dan Zakri, Director of New Product Development, Sandridge

A new product development director’s perspective on fresh food formulation, shelf life and food safety

November 14, 2016

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Prepared Foods talks with Dan Zakri, director of new product development at Sandridge Food Corp., a Medina, Ohio, processor of refrigerated entrees, sides, salads, soups and more for retail, in-store deli and foodservice channels.

New Process Development

Schwan’s Chef Collective: External chefs will help translate trends, guide R&D

Robert Garrison

February 15, 2016

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Rolled out in 2014, the national consumer education and promotion campaign was called, “Frozen. How Fresh Stays Fresh.” In part, it debunked belief that fresh is nutritionally superior to frozen.

Steal This Formulation!

Suppliers don’t want to be product manufacturers, yet some are feeling forced into it

David Feder , RDN

October 21, 2015

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In my rebellious youth, one of the big symbols of the counterculture movement was Abbie Hoffman’s 1971 manifesto, “Steal This Book.” In many ways, the title was the best part. Inside, the guide for waging protest against the military-industrial complex was both heavy on the impractical and rapidly obsolete.