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

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Favorite Products: July 2019

Prepared Foods readers select Green Giant Riced Veggies as their favorite new product launch from July 2019
September 5, 2019
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The new Green Giant Simply Steam Riced Veggies line contains no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives and is available now in the frozen section of grocery retailers nationwide.
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Goya Paella Rice Kit

The Goya Paella kit is available in 8-ounce or 19-ounce boxes nationwide
August 27, 2019
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Since 1936, Goya has provided consumers with over 2,500 high quality, authentic, and affordable products ranging from everyday staples
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2019 FOODSERVICE NEW PRODUCTS ANNUAL | ENTRÉES, SNACKS & SIDES

New Entrees, Snacks and Sides Appeal on Many Levels to Customers and Consumers

Manufacturers' new offerings must fit customers’ menu trends and operational demands
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August 21, 2019
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Manufacturers' new offerings need to fit their customers' menu trends and operational demands. Those two requirements are standard. And then there's a third dimension—the true reason that makes a new item stand out for customer and consumer.
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Raybern's Meatball Marinara

Two new varieties are available at regional Costco stores
August 16, 2019
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Costco shoppers in Texas will be able to try Raybern’s exclusively new Meatball Marinara sandwich with Italian-style seasoned meatballs with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Beetnik Foods Launches New Packaging

With the new package, Beetnik aims to improve on shelf presence and enhance overall appeal
August 9, 2019
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With the new package, Beetnik aims to improve on shelf presence and enhance overall appetite appeal while leveraging the USDA Organic label in a more prominent space.
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O, That’s Good! Frozen Skillet Meals

New frozen skillets are available in six varieties
August 8, 2019
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O, That’s Good! Frozen Skillet Meals are a flavorful, convenient dinner option that allows consumers to enjoy their favorite comfort foods with a twist of veggies, ready in just 10 minutes.
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California Pizza Kitchen Take and Bake Pizzas

New Take and Bake Pizzas ensure restaurant-quality, California-style pizza at home
August 6, 2019
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Available in each of CPK’s 20 pizza varieties, Take and Bake Pizzas can be prepared on original hand-tossed dough or CPK’s popular veggie-based Cauliflower Crust that’s made with gluten-free ingredients.
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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