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Kraft Foodservice Shares Trend Predictions for 2012

Kraft Foodservice's seven pedigreed culinarians share 12 insightful trend predictions on what will shape foodservice over the next 12 months.
Post Date: 03/08/2012
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

Gluten Free: Friend or Fad?

This new dietary awareness leaves a large opportunity in the marketplace as a gluten-free diet has quickly become a fast-growing nutritional movement.
Post Date: 02/14/2012
Author: Eileen P. Acello, Contributor

Homemakers Rate Their Cooking Skills

Only a small percentage of homemakers rate their cooking skills as excellent in NPD Group's 2011 Kitchen Audit.
Post Date: 01/12/2012
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

Survey Results Show Consumers Purchasing Takeout Meals At Least Once a Week

Technomic reports 57 percent of its survey respondents purchase takeout once a week or more
Post Date: 01/11/2012
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

Flavor Trends for 2012

What flavors will entice consumers in 2012? Think ethnic fusions, ‘authentic' spice blends and exotic fruits.
Post Date: 01/04/2012
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

Fruits and Nuts for the Future

The combination of sweet and fat will always be a siren song to the human palate. Nuts and fruits can fulfill this while delivering the components that make them true health foods.
Post Date: 01/04/2012
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

2012 Food Industry Outlook: A Taste of Things To Come

Healthier foods, more nutraceuticals, greener everything and other challenges and consumer trends for the new year.
Post Date: 01/03/2012
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Hottest Foodservice and Hospitality Trends for 2012

Foodservice and hospitality consulting agency Andrew Freeman & Co. offers a slew of trends for 2012
Post Date: 01/03/2012
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Huffington Post Casts Predictions For The Culinary World

The economic doldrums of the past few years have hit most restaurants hard, but fast casual is flourishing, reports the Huffington Post.
Post Date: 01/03/2012
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Restaurant And School Menu Trends Contribute to Overall 2012 Food and Beverage Industry Trends

Culinary and restaurant experts predict the most popular trends on restaurant and school lunch menus.
Post Date: 01/03/2012
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

For Downturn Shoppers Home Is Where The Best Deals Are

The ongoing economic downturn has spawned a new breed of consumer, downturn shoppers, who are continuing and extending their frugal practices, significantly impacting when, where and how they purchase consumer packaged goods.
Post Date: 01/03/2012
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Editor's Plate: Time to Remember Feeding America

Especially as the holidays approach; some of the benefits are yours.
Post Date: 11/14/2011
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Survey Finds 54 Percent of Consumers Trying to Get More Protein in their Diets

The survey, conducted by the U.S. Dairy Export Council, notes the figure is up over 2010's numbers.
Post Date: 10/31/2011
Author: Food Processing staff

Consumers Moving to Dairy for Protein Options

Protein power is an increasingly important component of a healthy diet.
Post Date: 10/28/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

IDDBA Report Finds Health-Conscious Consumers Move To Dairy Aisle

An expanding array of good-for-you products is pulling health-conscious customers into the dairy department, according to the Madison, Wis.-based International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association.
Post Date: 10/28/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

American Consumers Looking More to New Old World Cuisine

While 'Old World' cuisine encompasses regions such as Italy, France and Spain; new Old World Cuisine looks to less celebrated food regions such as Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Austria and Belgium.
Post Date: 09/29/2011
Author:

IFIC Survey Zeros In On Consumer Perception Of Health And Wellness

The 7th annual 2011 IFIC Functional Foods/Foods for Health Consumer Trending Survey shows 87 percent of American consumers are interested in learning more about beneficial products that can provide a host of health benefits.
Post Date: 08/23/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

IFIC Survey finds answers to what Americans consider when shopping for food

Taste, price and healthier foods and beverages get high marks during the International Food Information Council Foundation's annual 2011 Food And Health Survey.
Post Date: 08/23/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

New Food and Beverage Products of 2010: By the Numbers

The following charts illustrate the top food and beverage products of 2010 based on data from the SymphonyIRI Group.
Post Date: 04/21/2011
Author:

A Look At the Best-Selling New Food and Beverage Products of 2010

Innovation and a clean label is the recipe for new food and beverage product product pacesetters.
Post Date: 04/21/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor