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Food Trends To Watch in 2011

Food and beverage innovation will continue to run broad and deep, with convenience remaining an unexpected, yet secondary attribute of most successful new products.
Post Date: 04/21/2011
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Sodium Reduction: Where Are We Now?

A look at how food and beverage manufacturers have reformulated Public Enemy No. 1.
Post Date: 04/19/2011
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Best-Selling New Food & Beverage Products of 2010

Having survived the Great Recession and significant changes in consumer spending habits, consumer product goods still face a challenge: how to stay in front of the game. In our coverage of the 2010 Pacesetters, we take a look at the products, the numbers and the trends of the best-selling new food and beverage ...
Post Date: 04/19/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

New Food Products and Trends the Center of Attention at 2011 Natural Products Expo West

A hugely successful Natural Products Expo West brings out the fringe and the cutting edge of new food products.
Post Date: 04/19/2011
Author: David Feder, RD, Technical Editor

Wellness Food Trends: Which Oils And Fats Are Healthy And Why?

A lesson on oils, fats and how nothing is what it seems anymore.
Post Date: 03/29/2011
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

2011 Trends - What The Housewares Show Foretells For Food Processing

The Housewares show, sponsored by the International Housewares Association, is only tangential to the food and beverage processing industry, but it's where you first see food trends like microwave ovens, crock pots and single-serve coffee machines, which of course do impact the foods you make. Our News and Trends ...
Post Date: 03/28/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Toops' Scoops: Is the Food Industry Ready for EcoAware Moms and Dads?

Today's parents want to leave behind footprints that matter.
Post Date: 03/01/2011
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

Raising Serum Cholesterol: A New Way to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease?

Studies show raising good cholesterol is good for your health, leaving scientists to take another look at the effects of food ingredients on good cholesterol.
Post Date: 01/21/2011
Author: Gerald McNeill, PhD Loders Croklaan

Flavor Trends 2011: New Year, New Flavors

As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, consumers are looking for natural tastes and flavors, in both the familiar and the exotic.
Post Date: 12/27/2010
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

Food Trends: The 2010 DGAC Dietary Recommendations for Saturated Fat

More of the same or a radical shift in thinking?
Post Date: 12/14/2010
Author: Gerald McNeill, PhD Loders Croklaan

Wellness Food Trends: Healthier Foods for the Heart

Foods can be a solution (though carefully worded) for the leading cause of death.
Post Date: 12/02/2010
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

United Soybean Board Unveils Consumer Attitudes About Nutrition Study

The United Soybean Board's 17th Annual Consumer Attitudes about Nutrition study debuted at the Institute of Food Technologists meeting expo in July.
Post Date: 08/10/2010
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Packaging Performs in the Marketing Mix

Promotional campaigns use packaging to deepen the consumer/brand relationship – even on the web.
Post Date: 08/06/2010
Author: Kate Bertrand Connolly, Packaging Editor

Food Trends: Breakfast Builds Healthier Bodies

Does eating breakfast really make you healthier? A recent study says it does.
Post Date: 07/30/2010
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Top Confectionery Food Trends for 2010

Our news and trends editor reports on the sweet taste of confectionery trends from this year's Candy Show.
Post Date: 06/25/2010
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

Trend Watch 2010: Food Trends

A few more nitty-gritty consumer trends and trendlets to watch in the new year.
Post Date: 01/04/2010
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Food Trends to Watch in 2010

Shock waves of 2009 cause consumers and the food and beverage industry to re-evaluate.
Post Date: 11/23/2009
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

Food Industry Trends 2010 - Priorities for the New Decade

From a new FDA to China, seven game-changers for 2010 and beyond.
Post Date: 10/05/2009
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

How to Build a Healthier Dessert

With fat, sugar and calories on the outs, wise manufacturers are building healthy indulgences through clever application of current ingredient and technology trends.
Post Date: 10/02/2009
Author: David Feder, RD, Technical Editor

Food Prototypes That Deserve Shelf Space

Many samples created just for the IFT Show could be supermarket or foodservice stars.
Post Date: 07/21/2009
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor