How can a company revitalize its innovation program—from consumer insights all the way through R&D and packaging? Prepared Foods put that question and others to Mario DiFalco, senior director of Innovation& New Ventures at Del Monte Foods Inc.

US soybean farmers principally are price takers in the existing soybean supply chain, without transparent access to market signals originating from end users. Similarly, the complexity of the value chain makes it difficult for end users to buy raw materials that meet their needs.

NatureSeal for Fresh-cut Strawberries is a healthy, clean-label powder blend that protects sliced, topped, halved and diced fresh-cut strawberries. It maintains freshness for up to 11 days in refrigerated product applications.

Rowdy's signature prebiotic superfood ingredient—the Yacon Root—promotes gut health, boosts immunity, and helps to encourage nutrient absorption.

“According to Datassential's* research, 54% of customers crave more exciting fry options. We took that knowledge to our kitchen and created a unique fry shape and flavored it with distinct seasonings to deliver bold flavor and big results for our operators,” said Kim Cupelli, vice president of marketing.

At home or on the go, Freeze-Dried Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and Bananas are ideal in lunchboxes, as an office snack or even as a sweet gift.

The coatings slow down the respiration and diffusion of carbon dioxide and oxygen of the produce, creating a modified atmosphere inside the fruit tissue which helps in delaying the ripening process.

In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers found that eating walnuts daily as part of a healthy diet was associated with increases in certain bacteria that can help promote health. Additionally, those changes in gut bacteria were associated with improvements in some risk factors for heart disease.  

Pollinators are essential to the production of many nutrient rich fruits, vegetables, and nuts, including almonds. In fact, every almond that is produced exists because a honey bee pollinated an almond blossom.