Beans

General Mills to Acquire Brazilian Food Maker Yoki

General Mills signed a definitive agreement to acquire Yoki Alimentos S.A., a privately-held food company headquartered in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, a move that will help grow General Mills’ international business. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by first ...More
4 hours ago
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Flours, Legumes, Spices Recalled Over Undeclared Allergens

California-based Santos Agency, Inc., is recalling Santos Brand flours, legumes and spices because they may contain undeclared peanuts and wheat, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced May 18. ...More
May 21, 2012
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Importing Authentic Chinese Flavors

As the Asian population in America continues to grow—along with the appetite in general for authentic and fusion Asian foods in general—the range of Chinese cuisine in this country will continue to expand. ...More
May 18, 2012
Posted in Articles, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Canned Foods Offer Economical Way to Obtain Key Nutrients

As more Americans opt for healthier diets that include fresh fruits and vegetables, new research presented at the Experimental Biology 2012 annual meeting reveals when price, waste and preparation time are considered, canned foods may offer a more affordable, convenient way ...More
April 25, 2012
Posted in News, Fiber, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Pumping up Protein

A guide to the composition and use of vegetable- and animal-based protein ingredients in food and beverage products. ...More
April 23, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal
Image Gallery: Beans Facts and Applications

When it comes to creating consumer-preferred products, beans have a lot to offer. In this Image Gallery, ADM shares information on the different types of bean ingredients and how they are commonly used. ...More
April 13, 2012
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Competitive Tapas

A recent ACF-RCA culinary competition shone a spotlight on tapas-style, shareable appetizers—innovative, on-trend concepts that would be at home on the menus of a wide range of casual-dining chain restaurants, or in the freezer case. ...More
April 10, 2012
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A Taste of the Tropics

New menu items and retail product launches are inspired by foods from tropical countries like Hawaii, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. ...More
March 26, 2012
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Tracking Trends From Restaurants to Retail

Restaurant-style foods and speed-scratch ingredients at the supermarket find a willing audience. ...More
February 21, 2012
Posted in Articles, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
New Approaches to School Foodservice

School-foodservice directors have begun rising to the task of crafting menus that deliver on-trend culinary merit and strong nutritional rubrics, all while staying within notoriously tight budgets. ...More
February 15, 2012
Posted in Articles, Sauces / Gravies / Soup