Articles

Vitamin D Makes the Grade

As research on vitamin D took off in the 2000s, processors have been left with a partly cloudy picture of the 'sunshine' vitamin.
Post Date: 10/04/2011
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

Whey's Numerous Health Benefits

Long recognized as a good and cost-effective source of protein, science is uncovering new benefits of this byproduct of cheese-making.
Post Date: 10/04/2011
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

Energy Drinks Take Aim at Busy Consumers

Consumers are flocking to energy drinks in an attempt to feel better about nutrition while maintaining our 21st Century fast-paced lifestyle.
Post Date: 10/04/2011
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., and David Feder, R.D., Technical Editors

Resistant Starch 101: A Guide to Understanding This Fiber-Like Starch

Resistant starches from several vegetable sources are available to up the fiber and lower your body weight.
Post Date: 09/30/2011
Author: Food Processing staff

One-on-One: Gary Erickson of Clif Bar and Co.

Food Processing's Diane Toops catches up with Gary Erickson, founder, co-owner and co-CEO, Clif Bar & Co.
Post Date: 09/22/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

One-on-One With Kettle Cusine's Jerry Shafir

Food Processing's Diane Toops sits down with Jerry Shafir, CEO of Kettle Cuisine, who is celebrating 25 years of souper success.
Post Date: 09/22/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

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

It's Alive! Probiotics Are Growing for Food Processors

New research shows putting bugs in your food is a better idea than you probably thought.
Post Date: 07/29/2011
Author: David Feder, RD, Technical Editor

Salt Pinches Back

While a closer look at sodium means processors may now feel better looking for their long-lost shaker of salt, consumers still are taking their wariness to the checkout counter.
Post Date: 07/27/2011
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., and David Feder, R.D., Technical Editors

Focus on Health: Happy World Heart Day

Here's what Unilever and PepsiCo are doing to improve heart health globally.
Post Date: 07/27/2011
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Editor's Plate: Time to End the Ethanol Insanity

The food vs. fuel debate is tipping our way; don't let the momentum die.
Post Date: 07/21/2011
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Botanical Ingredients Lend Color and More to Food and Beverage Products

Consumer interest in natural and organic products is translating into some colorful innovations.
Post Date: 06/28/2011
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

Fukushima in Our Food

Radiation from Japan is showing up in our food. Shouldn't we do something about it?
Post Date: 06/02/2011
Author: Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural

Wellness Food Processors Show a Growing Interest in Botanicals

That botanical solutions for health are big is no question. But why are they taking so long to get traction among consumers?
Post Date: 06/01/2011
Author: David Feder, RD, Technical Editor

Unilever's World Menu Report Asks: What's in your food?

Unilever Food Solutions' World Menu Report measures attitudes toward eating out.
Post Date: 05/31/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Algae Gaining Popularity As Omega Oils Source

Whole Foods sounds a warning about how omega-3s are sourced while ingredient manufacturers find a way to add algae into the mix.
Post Date: 05/31/2011
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

Unilever Food Solutions Rejuvenates Its Brand

Unilever Food Solutions North America, part of a global relaunch of the Unilever Food Solutions brand uses a recently introduced three new services to help the foodservice industry.
Post Date: 05/27/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Food Processors Trying to Formulating Healthier Savory Snacks for Consumers

There's no oxymoron there. For many consumers, snacks have become the meal; for others, their diet plan promotes snacking as a means of weight control.
Post Date: 05/26/2011
Author: Mark Anthony, PhD, Technical Editor

2011 R&D Team Winner: Happy Family

For our 2011 R&D Team of the Year winner (small-sized company category), social responsibility was the mother of invention.
Post Date: 05/26/2011
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2011 R&D Team Winner: Herr Foods Inc.

For our 2011 R&D Team of the Year winner (medium-sized company category), culture eats strategy for lunch.
Post Date: 05/25/2011
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