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Like Fatty Foods? Blame Your Genes

A person’s preference for fatty foods may be genetic according to Penn State researchers who discovered people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene. The findings, published in the journal Obesity, may ...More
February 3, 2012
Posted in News, Dressing / Marinades
Image Gallery: Trendspotting

The lowdown on which trends to bank on for 2012. ...More
February 2, 2012
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‘Spam’ Ups Diabetes Risk in Native Americans

Native Americans living in rural areas with limited access to healthy foods who consume canned processed meats commonly known as ‘spam’ have a twofold higher incidence of diabetes, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. There was ...More
January 31, 2012
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Asian Sauces: Adapting Authenticity

By emphasizing deliciousness over authenticity, Asian sauces—highlighting katsu, sriracha and ponzu—provide a foothold for the mainstream, sometimes even keeping authenticity intact. ...More
January 24, 2012
Posted in Articles, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
2012 Restaurant Trends to Drive Traffic

Improving the healthfulness of kids’ meals and restaurant fare, along with the influence of the growing Asian, Hispanic, boomer and millennial population groups, are factors shaping the restaurant industry in 2012 and beyond, according to The NPD Group. Overall, consumer ...More
January 17, 2012
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Top 5 Trends in Dieting, Healthy Eating in 2012

Every New Year brings a host a weight-loss resolutions for Americans, and this year is no different. According to a recent survey by the Calorie Control Council185 million Americans have been "weight conscious" during the past year, and 54% say are achieving their ...More
January 9, 2012
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Obesity Plays Role in Cancer Screening

Obesity may be linked to higher rates of prostate cancer screening across all races/ethnic differences and lower rates of cervical cancer screening, especially in Caucasian women, according to a new study published in the Journal of Obesity. ...More
January 9, 2012
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‘Discovery’ Theme Inspires 2012 Flavor Trends

Building on consumer desire for and interest in “discovery," Sensient Flavors' 2012 flavor trend predictions and provide food and beverage manufacturers opportunities for innovation with up-and-coming flavors inspired from multiple macro trends such as health and wellness, ...More
January 4, 2012
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Beef Remains Biggest Player in the Meat Case

The latest National Meat Case Study, conducted through a joint effort of The Beef Checkoff Program, the National Pork Board and the Sealed Air's Cryovac Food Packaging Unit, revealed beef remains the biggest player in the meat case, with a typical store featuring about 60 ...More
January 3, 2012
Posted in News
Food Trends: Out with the Old, In With the New

One of the most interesting phenomena as the old year closes out and the new unfolds is the veritable flood of predictions of what’s the next big thing in foods and beverages. Pierogi? Hibiscus? Bugs? ...More
December 29, 2011 By Lynn Kuntz
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor