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

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Green Giant Riced Veggies

New frozen, seasoned riced cauliflower-based vegetable line is now available at retailers nationwide
July 17, 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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New Almond-Based Line from Cappello's

Cappello's continues to innovate in frozen pizza, pasta and cookie dough with its carefully crafted recipes led by the use of almond flour
July 2, 2019
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Setting a new standard for all frozen foods, Cappello's consumer-focused line extensions balance gourmet quality with sensible nutrition.
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Surging Fluidity for Mealtimes, Snacking

When consumers eat is as important as how and what they eat
June 18, 2019
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Survey data published in the report reveal that as of 2018, in terms of the three main meals, a far higher share of adults consider breakfast to be the most important meal of the day compared with lunch or dinner.
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Ser!Ous Bean Co Southern Mustard-Q BBQ Beans

Southern-inspired BBQ baked beans now available at select Walmart stores
May 27, 2019
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The product development team said the beans pair well with German cuisine, including brats, sausages, potato salad, schnitzel and sauerkraut. They can also be added to cooked potatoes or pureed for a dip with pretzels or crackers.
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Ardent Mills: Pizza Preferences

Ardent Mills analyzes latest pizza flour and grain trends
May 17, 2019
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Ardent Mills served up a variety of brick-oven style pizzas featuring ancient and heirloom grains and individually quick-frozen (IQF) grains at the Pizza Expo, now in its 35th consecutive year of operation at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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EveryPlate Expands Meal Choice

The new recipes offer innovative takes on home-style dishes
May 16, 2019
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All recipes arrive carefully packed and insulated with high-quality, pre-portioned fresh ingredients along with the step-by-step instructions needed to prepare a complete meal.
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MANE: Flavors to Savor

Global flavor and fragrances supplier MANE used the recent IFFA convention to showcase on-trend savory flavors
May 10, 2019
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MANE’s booth even featured a real chili field and visitors learned about MANE’s approach to better raw material control through vertical integration. Attendees learned how raw materials can be improved when turned into different types of flavoring products.
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Frozen Food Convenience Attracts Consumers Once Again

In 2018, frozen foods were included in 9.8 billion eating occasions in home, up 2% from a decade ago
May 8, 2019
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Last year frozen foods were included in 9.8 billion eating occasions in home, up 2% from a decade ago, an increase that represents billions of meals, according to NPD’s daily tracking of U.S. consumers’ eating behaviors.
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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