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03/16/2022

What’s Next in Pizza? - The Food Institute

https://foodinstitute.com/focus/whats-next-in-pizza/

Consumers are getting more adventurous with their pizza.

03/13/2022

Graduate Students Identify Winter Fancy Food Show Trends

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The Specialty Food Association hosted 10 graduate students and two professors from the University of Nevada Las Vegas Harrah College of Hospitality during the 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show in February who sought prominent trends on the show f

03/03/2022

SKU View: How to find (and keep) a co-packer

SKU View: How to find (and keep) a co-packer

Riccardi discusses benefits and pitfalls of contract manufacturing relationships.

03/02/2022

Business Smoking for Smokin’ Tin Roof

Business Smoking for Smokin’ Tin Roof

Business NH Magazine is New Hampshire's first statewide monthly business publication.

02/19/2022

Craft Chocolate Offers Opportunity for Specialty Retailers

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Given its high margins and compact size, craft chocolate, which also happens to be recession-proof, offers opportunities for specialty retailers, said Matt Caputo, an importer and distributor of over 60 craft chocolate brands for A Priori S

01/26/2022

Smokin' Tin Roof will have a booth at the expo, and you won't want to miss their hot sauces...a combination of a passion for gardening and spicy foods...be sure to stop by! The expo is 2/4 and 2/5...other exhibitors can be found here: https://www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org/2022-exhibitors/

01/18/2022

Inclusion Movement Increasingly Apparent in Food Packaging - The Food Institute

Inclusion Movement Increasingly Apparent in Food Packaging - The Food Institute

A growing number of food manufacturers are joining the inclusion movement by including braille labels and larger fonts on their packaging.

01/18/2022

Food Business News - January 4, 2022 - 12

Food Business News - January 4, 2022 - 12

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01/18/2022

The Big 9 Food Allergens - The Food Institute

The Big 9 Food Allergens - The Food Institute

The U.S. has made progress in food safety issues by adding sesame to its former “Big 8” list of food allergens and, most notably, by broadening and supporting allergen prevention, treatment, and cures, food industry experts said.

01/15/2022

‘We’re Still Whole Foods’: Life After Amazon

‘We’re Still Whole Foods’: Life After Amazon

EVP/Operations Rob Twyman shares the grocer’s mission-driven strategy for growth

01/14/2022

2022 Outlook of Plant-Based and Next Gen Protein

2022 Outlook of Plant-Based and Next Gen Protein

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues have long been a secondary focus for many companies in the food industry. In fact, the food industry has lagged far behind other sectors in implementing programs that address ESG issues. In 2021 and beyond, the ESG agenda will take center stage as c...

01/13/2022

Breakfast, Brunch Making Big Comebacks - The Food Institute

Breakfast, Brunch Making Big Comebacks - The Food Institute

In the three months ending in November, online and physical visits to restaurants for breakfast increased 11% year over year.

01/11/2022

Juice manufacturers address consumer concerns with fortification

Juice manufacturers address consumer concerns with fortification

As the juice and juice drinks category sees increasing competition from emerging beverage categories, beverage-makers, too, are looking to reimage this classic category.

01/04/2022

Kombucha, kvass and kefir: Fermented drinks help add complexity and sophistication to alcohol-free beverages

Kombucha, kvass and kefir: Fermented drinks help add complexity and sophistication to alcohol-free beverages

Fermented beverages are stepping into the alcohol-free category to help provide the complexities and flavors often lost when alcohol is removed.

01/04/2022

Maker Q&A: What’s Your Biggest Issue Heading Into the New Year?

Maker Q&A: What’s Your Biggest Issue Heading Into the New Year?

Specialty food makers face critical supply chain, pricing, and labor issues in 2022, but they also face never-ending hurdles around communicating the benefits of their products to consumers. Whether those challenges involve explaining the h

12/20/2021

Gen-Z Specialty Food Consumers: What They Want

Gen-Z Specialty Food Consumers: What They Want

Gen-Zs, adults ages 18- 24, are driven to purchase specialty foods from diverse suppliers, small or local companies, and those that are better for the environment, according to the SFA’s Today’s Specialty Food Consumer report, 2021-2022 Edi

12/13/2021

What Are the Most Popular Types of Chips at C-Stores? - CStore Decisions

What Are the Most Popular Types of Chips at C-Stores? - CStore Decisions

As the potato chip category stages a post-pandemic comeback, the most popular items continue to be those that feature spicy, dramatic flavors and/or are perceived as a healthier choice. Chips are a c-store staple, of course, but COVID-19 put a solid dent in the business. Sales within convenience sto...

12/13/2021

Study: Common food additive found to disturb beneficial bacteria in the gut

Study: Common food additive found to disturb beneficial bacteria in the gut

Carboxymethylcellulose, a widely-used emulsifying and thickening food additive ingredient, can alter the intestinal environment of gut microbiome, disturbing levels of beneficial bacteria, suggests new clinical research.

12/11/2021

Copyright Laws Offer Little Protection for Recipes

Copyright Laws Offer Little Protection for Recipes

Though U.S. copyright laws cover a range of creative materials, little protection is offered to those whose recipes are passed off by others as their own, reports The New York Times.Among the people who were surprised to learn this was Rux

12/11/2021

Point to Ponder

Try not to be a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value. – Albert Einstein

12/09/2021

Tea varietals flourish, as consumers seek out functionality and flavor

Tea varietals flourish, as consumers seek out functionality and flavor

Over the past year, as many habits were disrupted, many new ones formed in their place. Due to the pandemic, drinking tea has become one of those new habits for many, as consumers seek functionality and immunity support from the teas they consume.

12/09/2021

General Mills exec talks growth of natural and organic segment: 'It’s amazing to me that 92% of households have natural and organic products in them'

General Mills exec talks growth of natural and organic segment: 'It’s amazing to me that 92% of households have natural and organic products in them'

No longer solely confined to higher-income households, General Mills is seeing mass consumer uptake of its Natural & Organic portfolio as the company works to make its brands more accessible to as many consumers as possible.

12/09/2021

Tate & Lyle lists six consumer trends

Tate & Lyle lists six consumer trends

Consumers will continue to seek plant-based items and products with reduced sugar.

12/08/2021

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream CEO on the rise and rise of frozen novelties: ‘Retailers are asking for more products on sticks’

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream CEO on the rise and rise of frozen novelties: ‘Retailers are asking for more products on sticks’

Retail ice cream sales surged in the early weeks of the pandemic as consumers turned to comfort foods during the lockdown, but the runaway success story in the category has been frozen novelties, which have emerged as a go-to portion-controlled snack for any time of day, says Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cr...

12/05/2021

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

12/02/2021

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12/01/2021

Buyers’ Picks: Baked Goods

Buyers’ Picks: Baked Goods

Retailers report strong demand in the baked goods category for both indulgent treats and more healthful options, including whole grain and allergy-friendly formulations. Gluten-free baked goods have been around for many years, but quality i

11/29/2021

Pucker up and enjoy a slice on National Lemon Cream Pie Day!

11/29/2021

Mondelez Sees Online Snack-Shopping Boom Lasting Beyond Pandemic - BNN Bloomberg

Mondelez Sees Online Snack-Shopping Boom Lasting Beyond Pandemic - BNN Bloomberg

Mondelez International Inc., which rode the pandemic snacking boom to boost online sales of cookies and candy, says the retail trend will continue to grow even after mobility restrictions are lifted as people have become accustomed to using their digital devices to shop for food.

11/28/2021

Business owners showcase American-made products as demand for domestic manufacturing grows

Business owners showcase American-made products as demand for domestic manufacturing grows

Business owners showcase American-made products on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

11/26/2021

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11/19/2021

Food Business News - November 9, 2021 - 14

Food Business News - November 9, 2021 - 14

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11/17/2021

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11/17/2021

The Future Is Bright for American Recycling - Consumer Brands Association

The Future Is Bright for American Recycling - Consumer Brands Association

COVID-19: We’re equipping CPG companies with resources relevant to industry and of concern to consumers. Here’s what you need to know.

11/17/2021

Gut opportunity: Responding to health-conscious consumers with combined prebiotic and probiotic solutions

Gut opportunity: Responding to health-conscious consumers with combined prebiotic and probiotic solutions

It’s a well-known truth in the health and nutrition industry that today’s consumers are more health conscious than ever. Increasingly, they’re taking preventative measures to tackle a variety of health issues to improve feelings of overall well-being.