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Ingredient, formulation, consumer and market trend information for developers of main and side dishes.

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Riviana Foods Expands Rice Plant in Memphis

$27 million expansion will double current operational output, and is the second time in three years the company has implemented a significant capital project
November 14, 2019
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This is the fifth expansion at the Riviana complex which began in 2006 with the purchase of approximately 310 acres of land on South Lauderdale and the company being granted a 12-year PILOT incentive for its investment to acquire the property and construct and equip the facility.
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Veggiecraft Farms Plant-Based Pasta

New pasta is made with three ingredients and is gluten-free
November 6, 2019
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Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, will carry two initial products from the brand, Penne and Spaghetti, across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 19 well-known banners.
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Bonduelle Fresh Picked Gourmet Entrée Salads

Each Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ Gourmet Entrée Salad comes ready-to-eat with toppings separated for optimum freshness
November 4, 2019
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Each Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ Gourmet Entrée Salad comes ready-to-eat (and customizable) with flavorful toppings separated for optimum freshness, crunch and taste with a bed of fresh greens, such as baby greens, romaine or arugula. Dressings such as apple cider vinaigrette and creamy avocado make for an irresistible combination.
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Angelic Bakehouse Reduced Sodium Flatzza Crusts

The new pizza crusts contain 120 calories, 6g of protein and 5g of dietary fiber
October 30, 2019
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All Angelic Bakehouse products start with Sprouted and Fresh Pressed™ Grains, the extraordinary version of whole grains that are sprouted to amplify flavor and nutrition.
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Schwan’s Home Service Launches Cygnus Frozen 3PL

Cygnus’ mission is to help more frozen food companies capture e-commerce opportunities
October 22, 2019
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Cygnus’ mission is to help more frozen food companies capture e-commerce opportunities by offering a national one to two-day ground shipping network, allowing the company to serve as a true strategic fulfillment partner
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Farm Rich Microwavable Time Outs Snack Line

Farm Rich Microwavable Time Outs Snack Line

The new product line features four varieties of microwavable single-serve snacks with custom dipping sauces
October 14, 2019
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Available nationwide at Walmart and Publix, Time Outs – packed with up to 21g of protein per serving – are a quick solution for anyone looking for a filling and easy snack to take a “time out” with and fuel up during the day.
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Meals & Sides Target Health and Convenience

Despite trends that show consumer eating behaviors gravitating toward snacks, meals and sides, especially ones that feature convenience, still appeal to consumers who prepare food at home.

A focus on clean label and simple ingredients has boosted the number of introductions in the category, and new technology in frozen foods has given processors an opportunity to capitalize on “fresh” claims that were previously unattainable.

Here, we’ve collected a smattering of new meals and sides products that run the gamut of organic rices to healthy pastas and meal kits that target specific day-parts.

Posted: March 10, 2017