R&D Lab Tech/QA-QC/Food Safety

Center For American Food Power Launches

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Idealyst Innovation unveils a new strategic center to strengthen US agriculture amid shifting global pressures. The initiative brings together industry leaders to drive policy, resilience and long-term competitiveness.

USDA Sets New R&D Priorities

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

USDA is reshaping its research agenda to prioritize projects that strengthen US agriculture, national security and farmer profitability. The updated framework emphasizes market growth, invasive species prevention, soil health and nutrition-focused innovation.

Centric Software: Award Winner

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:30:00 -0400

Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to design, develop, formulate, source, comply, buy, make, package and sell consumer goods products in cosmetics, food & beverage, grocery and multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

New Screwworm Case Near US Border Sparks Biosecurity Alarm

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

A fresh screwworm case just 70 miles from Texas has pushed the outbreak to its closest point to the US yet—putting cattle, trade and biosecurity on high alert. USDA is escalating its five-pronged response as livestock imports from Mexico remain halted and border surveillance intensifies.

Confidence in US Food Supply Hits Historic Low, IFIC Survey Finds

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

As consumer concern over food safety rises, IFIC’s latest surveys uncover a widening gap between personal confidence in purchased foods and trust in the US food supply. Experts say clearer messaging on ingredient safety and recalls could help rebuild trust.

Centric Software: Boost Innovation with AI

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

The latest update of Centric PLM is a transformative release that takes advantage of AI technologies and is designed to simplify workflows, boost system performance and elevate the user experience.

Centric Software: Tariff Solutions

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Higher tariffs lead to increased costs of raw materials and in turn, finished product. Moreover, tariffs can squeeze profit margins as brands struggle to absorb additional costs without raising retail prices, in order not to lose cost-sensitive consumers.

It's Here: the World’s First Lab-Made Whole Cow Milk

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Dubbed UnReal Milk, this groundbreaking cow-free dairy product is designed to match the taste, texture, and nutrition of conventional cow milk — while also being transformable into butter, cheese, ice cream, and more — all without the need for cows.

Kemin: Clean Label Formulating

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500

“The Kemin team is excited to meet with IPPE attendees this year, as we share our value-added solutions designed to address challenges such as rising costs, food safety, and clean label demands,” said Courtney Schwartz, Marketing Director, Kemin Food Technologies–North America.

Anton Paar Americas: Experience, Learn, Measure

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500

The 1,800sq-ft lab will immediately serve as the Brabender application development and training hub for all Anton Paar Americas’ customers and the region’s seven subsidiaries. Customers throughout the Americas region are invited to visit and learn about how Brabender measuring devices can be used to develop samples and materials.

Hamilton: Cultivated Meat

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Titled "PAT to Optimize the Cost, Consistency, and Yield of Cultivated Meat Production," the paper explores groundbreaking solutions to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of cultivated meat production processes through applied advanced sensor technology.

Mars Breaks Ground on Global Research and Development Hub in Chicago

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Mars Wrigley broke ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island. Leaders from Mars as well as key Chicago stakeholders, including Michael Fassnacht, CEO, World Business Chicago, and Alderman Walter Burnett Jr., gathered together to commemorate the milestone for the company.

Dawn Foods Names New R&D Leadership

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:45:00 -0400

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients leader Dawn Foods announced Adam Pawlick as the company's new vice president of research & development for North America. Pawlick joined the company in March 2022, and reports to John Schmitz, president of Dawn North America.

Collagen Peptides Star in New Sport and Active Nutrition Products

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Nano-Emulsion System Delivers On-Trend Nutrients, Functional Ingredients with Optimum Bioavailability

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

In conjunction with its February profile of new sports foods and drinks, Prepared Foods interviewed Scott Peters, director of product development at 3i Solutions, Wooster, Ohio.

What's Next for Food Quality, Safety Testing and Analysis?

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

COVID-19 has certainly brought an ever changing "new normal" to the food industry but one thing that will be a sure constant in 2022 is that food safety and quality testing will continue to be important for the integrity of the global food chain.

King & Prince Battered Cod Delivers True Back-Of-House Operator Savings, Solutions

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:15:00 -0400

“Last September, an operator approached us to help alleviate some labor challenges they were experiencing,” notes Elise Carlson, CFS, King & Prince senior research and development manager. “They were taking frozen, cellophane-wrapped cod, thawing it and then cutting it into pieces. Kitchen staff then cut the cod by hand so not all pieces were exactly the same, which is a desirable attribute."

CP Kelco Expands Network of Global Innovation Centers

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400

CP Kelco, a leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, launched a new global innovation center, adding to the company’s growing network of innovation and technical support facilities around the world. The Atlanta-based innovation center is designed as an open, collaborative space for scientists and customers alike to engage in ingredient research, problem-solving, development and pilot plant scale-up of food, beverage, home care, personal care and other consumer and industrial products.

Building New Products for the “Greater Good” Requires a Shift From Classical Product to Behavioral Product Development

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Although there may be a pandemic-related slowdown, there’s no stopping new product development. To help readers with new product development strategy, Prepared Foods asked Dave Lundahl, founder of InsightsNow, to create a thought leadership series connecting R&D with consumer insights.

Danone North America Drives Innovation in Yogurt, Probiotic and Gut Microbiome Science

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:15:00 -0400

Danone North America honored a commitment to science and education through the ninth annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant Program. This year's honorees, selected by a committee of nutrition scientists, are Catherine Shelton of Vanderbilt University and Alice Solomon of the University of Arizona. Winners were chosen based on the quality of their proposals, faculty recommendations and each of their studies' value to human health and wellness.

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America Opens New Corporate Headquarters with State-of-the-Art Culinary Kitchen

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:15:00 -0400

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc., announced the opening of its new North American corporate headquarters at 250 East Devon Avenue in Itasca, Ill. The new space is designed to accelerate Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition's commitment to delivering high-quality ingredient solutions that drive value for customers.

ADM Opens Plant-Based Lab in Singapore

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:30:00 -0400

ADM opened a new cutting-edge, plant-based innovation lab, located in ADM’s Biopolis research hub in Singapore. The lab will develop next-level, on-trend and nutritious products to meet growing food and beverage demand in the Asia-Pacific region.

Facilitating ‘Core’ and ‘Leap’ Innovations

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Although there may be a pandemic-related slowdown, there’s no stopping new product development. To better help readers with corporate innovation strategy, Prepared Foods turned to leaders at the Eureka! Ranch and the Innovation Engineering Institute, Cincinnati. Founded in 1986, Eureka! Ranch has become a global think tank and innovation training company.

Mission Barns Raises $24M Series A to Scale Up its Cultivated Fat Technology, Build Pilot Production Facility

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Silicon Valley-based cellular agriculture company Mission Barns announced a $24M Series A to scale up its cultivated fat technology and build a pilot manufacturing plant in the Bay Area.

Food R&D: Identifying the Starting Point for New Product Success

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Although there may be a pandemic-related slowdown, there’s no stopping new product development activity. To better help its readers with initial new product evaluation and development Prepared Foods asked Nancy Jo Seaton, owner and president of Seaton Food Consultants, to create a thought leadership series. Seaton has more than 30 years of food industry experience and most recently led global product evaluation for the Subway restaurants. She also has worked for such global food brands as Chiquita, Unilever and ConAgra.

Tate & Lyle Introduces 'Collaborate at Home Kitchen' Digital Engagement Hub for North American Food Formulators

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, introduced the “Collaborate at Home Kitchen”, a digital engagement hub where food and beverage manufacturers can explore trends, science and solutions that power modern consumer choices. The hub also provides users with access to Tate & Lyle’s experts, as well as additional resources to help them find solutions to their formulation challenges.

Evolving Corporate Innovation Strategy & Process Improvement

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0500

Intelligent Blends Announces Robust R&D Lab Capabilities

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0500

By expanding its capabilities to address the growing consumer interest in functional beverages, the company is poised to offer partners and customers the opportunity to meet consumer needs and expectations while embracing current food and beverage trends and advancements in the market.

Leading Scientists Launch Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:15:00 -0500

The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS), is a new 501(c)(3) organization focused on catalyzing science for the benefit of public health.

R&D: Between the Lines

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

To better help its readers with initial new product evaluation and development Prepared Foods asked Nancy Jo Seaton, owner and president of Seaton Food Consultants, to create a thought leadership series.