Desserts

Formulation and processing of commercial, prepared desserts, including baked desserts, frozen/refrigerated desserts, puddings, whipped desserts and gelatin desserts, as well as market trends, new technology and ingredient insights, from fruit to chocolate.

2013 World Chocolate Masters Competition Opens

Barry Callebaut has begun the search for the next U.S. National Chocolate Master who will advance to the 2013 World Chocolate Masters to compete against top culinary artisans from 18 countries. ...More
4 hours ago
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Blueberries: Home-Grown Superfruit

After scouring the far corners of the Earth for exotic superfruits, it seems all this time we’ve had one of the best right in our own backyard—the blueberry. ...More
May 14, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal
Put A Cherry on Top: Ice Cream Sales Reach $25.1 Billion

If you had any doubt about America’s love for ice cream, think again. U.S. retail and foodservice sales of ice cream and frozen desserts topped 25.1 billion in 2011, up 2.4% over the previous year, according to a new report from Packaged Facts. Sales are expected to reach ...More
May 4, 2012
Posted in News
Image Gallery: Bacon Unwrapped

From sweet to savory and everywhere in between, formulators have a plethora of options when formulating bacon-containing products to meet consumer demand. ...More
May 1, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Bakery / Cereal, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
UPDATED: IFT Product Development Finalists--Cornell Team Wins

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), IFT Student Association (IFTSA) and CanolaInfo announced the three finalists for the annual Heart-Healthy Product Development Competition to create heart-healthy food products low in saturated fat and free of trans fat. ...More
April 17, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Natural Sweetener Made From Oats

Oat Tech, Inc.’s new OatSweet is a natural sweetener derived from oats that can be used in a range of applications, including nutrition bars, cereals, beverages, desserts and baked goods. ...More
April 4, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Vanilla Cream Puffs Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen

Foodhold U.S.A. LLC and Crème Curls Bakery issued a nationwide recall of vanilla cream puffs because the product contains sodium caseinate, which is not identified as milk on the labeling, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced March 31. ...More
April 2, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
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
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Fair Trade Sales Increase 75% in 2011

Sales of Fair Trade Certified™ products experienced dramatic growth in 2011, up 75%, according to Fair Trade USA. The nonprofit organization said new SPINS data shows sales grew fastest in the mass merchant—mainstream grocery, food and drug—channel, which saw a 95% increase ...More
March 9, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Eating Sweets for Breakfast May Prevent Weight Gain

If you like sweets for breakfast, hold on to your cinnabuns. New research published in the journal Steroids suggests eating a high-carbohydrate, protein breakfast may help prevent weight gain after dieting because it suppresses the hunger hormone grhelin and reduces ...More
February 22, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal