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

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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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Nestlé to Launch 100% Plant-Based Burgers

The Garden Gourmet Incredible Burger is now available in Europe
April 26, 2019
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The Garden Gourmet Incredible Burger is 100% plant-based, with natural protein from soy and wheat. Natural plant extracts – beetroot, carrot, and bell pepper – help create the look of a beef burger before, during, and after cooking.
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Teasdale Simply Especial

Each serving of Latin-inspired flavored beans includes 10g of protein
April 23, 2019
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Teasdale Simply Especial™ comes in 15.5-ounce cans and is available in 5 different Latin-flavored varieties including Chili Verde, Chipotle Rojo, Peruvian, Spicy Cuban and Mexican Chili. 
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Scott & Jon's Pasta, Noodle Bowls

Amid growth, new name reinforces company's commitment to family values and transparency
April 16, 2019
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"Our new pasta and noodle bowls are shockingly delicious," said co-founder Scott Demers, "We use only the best ingredients- fresh vegetables, protein-rich shrimp and the perfect blend of spices- to create a meal that is decadent, comforting and most importantly, healthy."
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Four New Meals from Saffron Road

These new meals are chef crafted using traditional, time-honored cooking traditions
April 5, 2019
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Frozen ready meals comprise 43.2% of global frozen food sales, and the overall category continues to improve, according to a July 2018 report from Global Industry Analysts Inc.
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H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of Jenny Craig

Jenny Craig offers personalized science-based meal plans and chef-crafted premium foods
April 4, 2019
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Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Jenny Craig offers personalized science-based meal plans, chef-crafted premium foods, and a dedicated consultant for each client to provide ongoing support and accountability.
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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