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

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Prepared Meal, Entrée Makers Stay Busy to Address at-Home Consumer Meals

Study finds that more consumers are returning to the grocery freezercase
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Robert Garrison
February 17, 2020
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More than half of US adults claim they really enjoy cooking (53%) and more than one-third consider the kitchen to be the most important room in the home (35%), according to Packaged Facts’ report, “Eating Trends: Cooking & Food Shopping” Officials note these percentages have risen compared to a decade ago.
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Kraft Big Bowls of Mac & Cheese

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Big Bowls are available online February 15 and at other national retailers starting in March
February 11, 2020
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New Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Big Bowls have even more mac & cheese to make a cheesy and easy dinner in just three and a half minutes – just add water.
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Convenience—Made Easy

Potatoes are a value-added and versatile ingredient for convenience foods
Rachael Lynch
February 6, 2020
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One way consumers define convenience is as easy-to-eat, grab-and-go snacks. Bars and handheld baked goods are popular options, and potatoes can make them better, such as in a potato-infused toaster pastry.
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Mikey's Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pockets

Buffalo-Style Chicken and Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheddar join Mikey's hand-held line
January 30, 2020
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Created by Michael Tierney, a classically trained chef, Mikey's pockets meet the high standards required to deliver on taste without compromising on ingredients or nutrition.
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Examining Meal Kit Consumers

Fit to Kit: An increasing number of consumers are avoiding cooking meals at home — by cooking meals at home
Anne-Marie Ramo
January 22, 2020
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Whether assembling kits themselves at a local meal kit assembly shop, signing up for a subscription service online, or picking up a kit from their local supermarket, consumers show no signs of abandoning this time-saving meal option.
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Cool Beans Plant-Based Wraps

Three new varieties introduced at Winter Fancy Food Show
January 22, 2020
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Winter Fancy Food Show attendees had the opportunity to sample new Cool Beans plant-based wrap flavors including Moroccan Gold, Spicy Chipotle and Tikka Masala.
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Tofurky Plant-Based Burger

New burger is crafted with soy protein, vegetable protein, and wheat gluten
January 10, 2020
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The new Plant-Based Burger by Tofurky is crafted using a combination of soy protein, vegetable protein, and wheat gluten and lightly seasoned with salt, onion, garlic, and black pepper.
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Food Industry News

Blount Fine Foods to Open New Manufacturing Facility

Oregon facility gives Blount an additional 80,000 square feet of production capacity
January 9, 2020
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The company will add all new processing equipment, including a cutting-edge “spiral hydro chiller” for quick-chilling soups to lock in freshness, as well as proprietary cooking kettles that are both large enough for production efficiencies yet small enough to allow soup to be made largely by hand in small batches.
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Banza Plant-Based Mac & Cheese

New mac & cheese is made without artificial ingredients
January 7, 2020
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Crafted with roasted sweet potatoes, Banza’s Plant-Based Mac & Cheese achieves its cheddar taste and flavor without the use of artificial ingredients found in traditional ready-to-eat mac & cheese.
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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