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    Research and development are fundamental to any food and beverage processor's business. Our R&D content offers best practices and innovations in the form of articles, news, case studies, and more.

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    R&D

    Calbee America Opens R&D Center in Madera, California

    Andy Hanacek
    Jan. 15, 2025
    Facility expected to help the Japanese snack company accelerate development of Asian-flavored products for the U.S. marketplace.
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    Welch’s Names New Chief Research and Development Officer

    Andy Hanacek
    Jan. 10, 2025
    Company elevates Christine Kwiat to the post, rewarding her pivotal role in helping redefine innovation processes and grow the portfolio over the last four years.
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    R&D

    Hain Celestial Unveils New Innovation Center at Hoboken, New Jersey, Headquarters

    Andy Hanacek
    Dec. 20, 2024
    The 2,200-sq.-ft. Innovation Experience Center is expected to usher in “a new era of innovation” for the better-for-you foods company.
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    Regulatory Compliance

    Trump Picks RFK Jr. to Lead Dept. of Health and Human Services

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 18, 2024
    If approved, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the department overseeing the CDC, FDA and other public health agencies in President Donald Trump’s next term.
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    Mars Adding a Dash of Digital Tech, AI To Boost Product Development

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 6, 2024
    As product development teams work to keep up with ever-changing demand, digital technology — including artificial intelligence (AI) — offers a world of possibilities for improvements...
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    Plant Expansion

    Fresh Foods Company FreshRealm to Expand Georgia Facility

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 26, 2024
    FreshRealm develops, manufactures and distributes fresh meals, kits and foods to a wide variety of customers in retail, foodservice, institutional and direct-to-consumer channels...
    Mergers & Acquisitions

    DayDayCook Acquires Omsom, a Multi-Brand Asian Consumer Foods Company

    Andy Hanacek
    June 12, 2024
    Fast-growing processor of Asian cooking sauces and noodles expects to benefit from DayDayCook deal.
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    R&D

    Sweets & Snacks Expo Doles Out Most Innovative New Product Awards

    Andy Hanacek
    May 14, 2024
    More than a dozen candy and snack products were awarded at the annual trade show in Indianapolis this year.
    Regulatory Compliance

    School Nutrition Standards Cut Added Sugars, Some Sodium; Chocolate Milk Survives

    Andy Hanacek
    April 24, 2024
    USDA has announced final updates to the school nutrition standards; tremendous amount of feedback on February 2023 proposal helps to save flavored milk from the chopping block...

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    Sweetening Solutions

    World Health Organization Advises Against Use of Non-Sugar Sweeteners for Weight Loss

    Andy Hanacek
    May 15, 2023
    New World Health Organization (WHO) guideline says evidence shows non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) may not reduce body fat in adults and children.
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    R&D

    Mondelēz Opens R&D Innovation Center in New Jersey

    Andy Hanacek
    May 2, 2023
    Whippany, N.J., facility includes pilot plant and scale-up capabilities for cookies, crackers and candy.
    Devil’s Foot Beverage uses blemished fruits for its sparkling beverages.
    R&D

    A Product Developer’s Role in Sustainability

    Dave Fusaro
    April 27, 2023
    The R&D team can be a processor’s front line in developing sustainable products.
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    Cardiologist Starts a Food Company To Heal Her Patients

    Dave Fusaro
    April 26, 2023
    Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, a Mayo Clinic- and Johns Hopkins Hospital-trained doctor, creates Step One Foods, employing fiber, plant sterols, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.