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Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Cold-Pressed Juice

The fungi-infused green juice contains a mega blend of mushrooms: Chaga, Reishi and Tremella combined with organic fruits and vegetables including, granny smith apple, cucumber, pineapple, kiwi, spinach, broccoli, parsley, sea moss, and pearl powder. 




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Weishardt International: Sustainable Supplier

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit whose mission is to preserve marine ecosystems and stop overfishing. Founded in 1997, the MSC sets globally recognized, science-based standards for sustainable fishing and the seafood supply chain. It contributes directly to the UN’S sustainable development objectives.




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Bush’s Slow-Simmered White Chili Magic

Bush's new flavor adds a white chicken chili to its portfolio, offering an easy way for chili lovers to make homemade chili in under 30 minutes with just three simple steps.  




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Fresh Express Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits

The Hot or Cold Meal Kits further the brand’s commitment to delivering convenient, high-quality products that make mealtime easier for consumers, while also providing versatility.




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Idahoan Foods Tapatío Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Bacon Cheddar Potato Shreds

Idahoan teamed up with the experts in hot sauce at Tapatío® to turn up the heat on their Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes, which are available in a 4-cup pack




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From Fast-Casual to Frozen Aisles: New Restaurant-Style Side Dishes Featuring Global Flavors

"I'm so excited for Laoban's new Bao Buns to hit freezers nationwide," says Co-Founder Chef Tim Ma. "We've spent the last year working on the recipes to make sure we're bringing the restaurant experience straight to your home kitchen. The final recipe gives me visceral memories of eating Bao buns as a child with my family, and I hope it evokes that same feeling for everyone who eats them."




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Stouffer's Shelf-Stable Supreme Shells & Cheese

STOUFFER'S Supreme Shells & Cheese is creamy and cheesy, offering 10% more cheese sauce than the leading shelf-stable shells and cheese product, to deliver a more cheese forward flavor profile.




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Bolthouse Fresh Carrot Products

The innovations for retail and foodservice customers include Carrot Shakers, Side Dish Sizzlers, and Soup n' Stewin' Carrots. Beyond offering healthy school lunch options, Bolthouse Fresh products create new possibilities for holiday season entertaining.




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Scott & Jon's Lemon Butter Dill Salmon and Baja Fish Taco

Building on the success of its recent salmon bowl launch, Scott & Jon's is expanding with two innovative meals: Lemon Butter Dill Salmon and Baja Fish Taco Bowl.




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Sizzling New Sides: The Latest Convenience-Driven, Flavor-Forward Side Dishes for 2024

"We are excited to introduce our newest innovation that responds to the changing needs of consumers," said Angie Madigan, vice president of marketing at Mars Food & Nutrition North America. "With Ben's Original Street Food, we are offering delicious meals that suit their fast-paced lifestyles. This innovation puts Ben's Original at the heart of the plate, not just the side.”




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Cheddies Crackers Initiates Expansion, Brand Refresh

Cheddies® Crackers is on a mission to disrupt the $7.5 billion snacking cracker category with a cheese snacking cracker made from 100% fresh, organic cheddar cheese sourced from regenerative farms. 




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Suja Life Appoints New Top Leadership

With an impressive leadership track record and a deep understanding of the food and beverage market, Maria Stipp is poised to drive Suja Life to transformative new heights as the company continues to build its strong portfolio of consumer brands. 





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Nature’s Path Organic Foods Appoints Marketing Leadership

Joshi will focus on deepening consumer connections, expanding market reach in the US, leading the R&D organization and driving sustained growth for Nature’s Path’s portfolio of USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Certified breakfast, baking, and snack brands. 




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Sun-Maid Names New Top Leadership

Loftus, who joined Sun-Maid as president and COO in December 2022, has been recognized for his strong industry experience and ability to align partners around common objectives. As CEO, he will continue to focus on executing the company’s strategic initiatives and driving efficiencies for growth.




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Fit Butters Fruity PEBBLES and Cocoa PEBBLES Cashew Butters

With 7g of complete protein per serving, Fit Butters x PEBBLES™ is made with premium whey protein and coconut oil to provide healthy fats and a decadent, low-sugar nut butter. 




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KIND North America Names New Top Leadership

Calderoni brings more than 20 years of global experience leading beloved consumer brands to KIND and will report to Blas Maquivar, Global President of Health and Wellness, Mars Snacking.




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PIM Brands Expands Leadership Team

The new hires reflect PIM Brands' continued commitment to driving overall global growth, supporting its public policy advocacy, and expanding reach across North America and abroad.




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How Campbell’s Innovated Snacking with Goldfish Crisps

Campbell’s extends popular Goldfish platform with “mash-up” of crackers and potato chips.




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R&D Applications Showcasing: Natural Sweeteners

Prepared Foods surveys natural sweetener ingredients for use in food and beverage product development.




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Sovos Brands Names New R&D Leadership

Sovos Brands announced that Wendy Behr has joined the company as chief research & development (R&D) officer. Behr brings 30 years of experience in lead research and development roles at organizations including Keurig Dr Pepper, WhiteWave and Diageo.




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Building New Products for the “Greater Good” Requires a Shift From Classical Product to Behavioral Product Development

Although there may be a pandemic-related slowdown, there’s no stopping new product development. To help readers with new product development strategy, Prepared Foods asked Dave Lundahl, founder of InsightsNow, to create a thought leadership series connecting R&D with consumer insights. 




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Dawn Foods Names New R&D Leadership

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients leader Dawn Foods announced Adam Pawlick as the company's new vice president of research & development for North America. Pawlick joined the company in March 2022, and reports to John Schmitz, president of Dawn North America.




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Food Should Taste Good Sea Salt & Multigrain Pita Crackers, Original Cornbread Crackers

Made for any snacking occasion or in-home entertaining, the crackers pack a bold flavor and are a versatile base to upgrade snacking moments.




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Westfalia Fruit Appoints New Top Leadership

Bush, a graduate of Manchester Business School and INSEAD, is an experienced international CEO with nearly 40 years of experience, working across grocery retail. 




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How Shoppers Control Grocery Spending

Consumers continue to say their primary store for purchasing food does an excellent job of meeting their needs, with 79% of shoppers reporting that getting a “good value” when grocery shopping is their top priority. 




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2024 Fall Flavors Flourish Beyond Pumpkin Spice

Each year, the fall season ushers in hundreds of new and limited-time offer introductions to retail and foodservice channels. It would be a fool's errand to list all of the products featuring fall flavors in 2024, but Prepared Foods has compiled a list of some of the most compelling examples.




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Hershey Names New US Growth Leadership

With a career spanning 23 years at PepsiCo, Del Pozzo brings a wealth of experience in leading growth and transformation for some of the world's most recognizable consumer brands such as Gatorade®, Propel®, Muscle Milk® and Evolve®. 




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Flavor and Food Show and Tell: Seeking Sweets & Snacks Trends

This summer’s Sweets & Snack Expo in Indianapolis drew more than 16,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors, from 25 countries. The trends I noticed involve lots of activity around texture—including freeze-dried candies and crunchy and chewy protein snacks. There also are intriguing new flavors in snacks and chips. 




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Ice Breakers Flavor Shifters

Wild Berry to Coolmint brings together the best of both fruity and minty flavors, while Wintergreen to Coolmint offers a double hit of two popular mint flavors for the ultimate refreshing taste.




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California Milk Advisory Board Names New Leadership

Dr. Wagoner brings more than 10 years of experience in dairy products research and innovation to the role. He got his start as a trained chef at the California School of Culinary Arts before obtaining his BS, MS, and PhD in Food Science from North Carolina State University. 




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Sargento Announces New Leadership Changes Amid Long-Term Executive Retirements

Combined, McEvoy and Jankowski bring more than 50 years of exceptional contributions to Sargento. They will continue to provide strategic counsel by staying on as advisors to the senior leadership team through the end of the year.




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Chobani Shelf-Stable Super Milk

Developed to help the American Red Cross and Chobani's local food bank and pantry partners, Chobani Super Milk addresses a critical need by providing access to nutrient-dense, high-protein, low-fat dairy to those who need it most.




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Atlas Bar Names New Leadership

Javid brings more than three decades of experience in the food and beverage industry to his new role at Atlas. 




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KIND Snacks Appoints New Leadership

As chief customer officer, Jarocki will lead KIND’s sales organization and oversee strategic planning and growth opportunities across all sales channels to bring KIND into even more households.




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That’s it. Names New Leadership

Eshuys has been instrumental in significantly increasing distribution across all channels, enhancing the brand's presence both domestically and internationally. 




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Four Sigmatic Organic Instant Teas Infused With Functional Mushrooms

Functional mushroom coffee brand, Four Sigmatic announced that it will debut a new line of organic instant teas. Each tea is infused with functional mushrooms and adaptogens for focus, calm, positive mood, and immune and gut support.




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Supergut Accelerates Retail Expansion with GNC Partnership

The company’s products, which include its new Gut Healthy GLP-1 Booster (an unflavored prebiotic fiber mix that can be added to any food or beverage), award-winning snack bars, and meal-replacement shakes, were available exclusively online until the company launched in bricks-and-mortar stores early 2024.




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Kate Farms Strawberry Flavor Nutrition Shake And Standard 1.4

Kate Farms prioritizes high-quality ingredients to provide nutrition, and believes that a shake doesn't need to be pink to enjoy an organic natural strawberry flavor.




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Showcasing Sugar Reduction One Product at a Time

In the formulation of reduced sugar food and beverage products, ingredient trends are shifting towards clean label, natural alternatives that provide sweetness without compromising taste or texture.




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Konscious Foods Expands Frozen Plant-Based Sushi into Foodservice Channels

Konscious Foods™, a plant-based seafood brand, announced its plan to expand its foodservice offerings across North America in 2024. The brand is now officially entering the US foodservice market, while appointing Affinity Group Canada as broker for the Canadian market.




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Smashburger Launches jack & annie's® Plant-Based Burgers in Restaurants Nationwide

Smashburger, the better-burger fast casual restaurant with 235 corporate and franchise locations, partnered with jack and annie's to launch a new plant-based burger made from jackfruit in all locations across the US.




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Cuisine Solutions to Exhibit at National Restaurant Association Show

At NRA, Cuisine Solutions will feature an ever-changing menu, with options ranging from breakfast offerings like the company’s industry-shifting Sous Vide Egg Bites, as well as Chia Pudding Parfait with Berry Coulis and Fresh Berries, produced by the company’s chefs in Thailand. 




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Chunk Foods Showcases New Innovations at The National Restaurant Association Show

The company had a new product on hand, which was a large slab of plant-based meat; and a cubed product specifically geared toward fast-casual restaurants. 




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CAVA Opens 55,000sq-ft Manufacturing Facility in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley

The Verona facility has the capacity to produce more than 100,000 pounds of product a day using high-pressure processing, a cold pasteurization technology that retains the flavor and nutritional benefits of CAVA’s fresh ingredients, with no preservatives.





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Food Flavor Show & Tell: What’s Old Gets Reinvented

One of my biggest observations of The National Restaurant Show involves the reformulation or “remake” of many products made with familiar ingredients and flavors. Both shows reminded me of elements from my childhood, and particularly how my grandmother cooked. She worked as a cook 41 years for a first-generation family from Italy. 




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High-Tech, Human Touch to Shape College Student Dining Experience

Collegiate Hospitality’s campus partnership is not only about nutritious meals and warm dining experiences, but it is also about providing potentially life-shaping programs that help campus programs to shine. 




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Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods Appoints New Development Leadership

Dane Wigand is responsible for driving sales through Foodservice and wholesale customers while implementing new business strategies in these channels. 




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National Restaurant Association Show Opens Submissions for 2025 FABI Awards

Receiving a FABI Award places recipients in the spotlight at the industry’s premier event—the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, May 17-20, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees will experience these standout products firsthand, positioning awardees in front of thousands of industry leaders and decision-makers eager to discover the next big trend.




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KYLA Hard Kombucha’s Colada Crush

KYLA Hard Kombucha introduced a new Colada Crush flavor to its Sunbreak Series, a refreshing blend of coconut, pineapple and yuzu.




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OLIPOP Ridge Rush

According to the company, the new flavor tastes like liquid electricity, with flavors of citrusy and lemon-lime with a rush from natural green tea caffeine.