Issue Archive

Well Noted: Because Nutrition Research Was Always This Way
In previous columns I’ve written about the persistence of certain health and nutrition myths, especially the salt and sodium one, that healthy adults are at risk of developing high blood pressure based on salt intake. But there are others.

Nutrition Beyond the Trends: Cinnamon and Blood Sugar
One way or another, we all know cinnamon. And the spice (actually, tree bark) enjoys a well-known reputation for health based on popular herbal lore.

Report from Worldwide Food Expo
Where’s the next trend? Food Processing's editors scour the expo to report the industry's latest and greatest.

Report from Pack/Process Expo 2007
Food safety and sustainability were the hot topics at this annual exhibition.

Toops Scoops: It’s not easy being Green
Diane Toops interviews the sassy, lone female M&M’S character.

Expert Opinion: Wellness in Crisis
Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Tevi Troy says good health may be the most overlooked and underappreciated of life’s blessings.

Food Biz Kids: Kids mainline Propel Powder
‘I would buy the powder and eat it alone.’ The kids think Propel Powder is tasty.

Nutrition Beyond the Trends: A chocolate treat
Recent studies are giving chocolate a further boost in popularity.

Mars Inc. Named 2007 Food Processing Processor of the Year
Coming off a stellar year, Mars’ U.S. Snackfood division is accelerating product development, mining dark chocolate for all is benefits and bringing custom-batch manufacturing to high-volume products such as M&M’S.

Wellness Foods HealthBites: November/December
What's happening in the world of nutrition and health.

Eye On: Regulatory Issues
The most pressing regulatory issues of 2008.

Wellness Foods New Ingredient Profiles: November/December
November/December's nutraceutical ingredient profiles include a resistant starch, a syrup and cocoa replacer, a super antioxidant and a probiotic chocolate.

Trends in Living Color
Here are links to more information on ingredient trends.

Wellness Ingredient Trends 2008
Editor David Feder explains that there are trends in wellness that are so overarching as to be rote; obesity, diabetes and heart disease are really “megatrends.” The ingredient trends within them, however, are where processors will need to focus their energies.

Trends from New Consumer Research
Survey reveals that Americans’ familiarity with foods that can provide benefits beyond basic nutrition is at an all-time high.

Special Thanks
Several groups were on hand to help Wellness Foods deliver healthful foods and beverage trends for the past year.

Note to Marketing: Careful Branding
Manufacturers and retailers should focus on incorporating good content into their products and not overly promote on the basis of superfood branding.

Soy Surge
Soyfoods are not a panacea, and many questions about their health effects remain.

The Trend's the thing
Editor David Feder makes ingredient trend predictions for 2008.

Wellness for the Soul
This adjunct piece to December’s annual All Trends issue focuses on a growing aspect of foods and beverages targeting wellness – that of environmental responsibility.

Mass production meets custom manufacturing
It’s a blend of new and déjà vu in Mars’ Hackettstown, N.J., plant, where the 21st century technology of My M&M’S meets the 24-hour production of an American icon.

My M&M’S: A glimpse of the future?
My M&M’S created new opportunities for personalization at Mars Direct.

A capsule look at the M&M’S peanut process
A visit to the New Jersey village of Hackettstown reveals how M&M’S Chocolate Candies are made.

Mars plant facts

Equipment Round-Up: Cookers & Ovens
December's equipment round-up features an add-on microwave oven and a line of high-efficiency gas fired heaters.

Pet food formulated for the seasons
New change-control pet food formulas help pets endure season change.

Bone appetit!
Not afraid to spend more, pet owners seek healthier, safer options for four-legged family members.

The big dogs devour others
Major food companies have been extending their reach into the pet food market via acquisitions.

Plenty of novel products for pets
Some pets are living a more human life with doggie ice cream, beer and even doggie Prozac.

It’s Easier Being Green
Sometimes, the wellness element of a food or beverage is what’s on the outside.

FDA unveils new plan for food safety
The FDA puts emphasis on risk, prevention, third-party inspections and recall authority.