Foodservice

Market trends, technology, ingredients, health and nutritional aspects, formulation and processing of prepared food products and chef shortcuts for the restaurant and foodservice industry, including quick serve (QSR), fast casual, chain restaurants and school and industrial cafeterias.

U.S. Hispanics Influencing Growth of Lunch Sector

U.S. Hispanics are influencing growth in food categories they consume at lunch, which is typically their largest meal of the day, according to the NPD Group. ...More
1 hour ago
Posted in News, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Image Gallery: 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo Award Winners

During the 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo held in Chicago, the National Confectioners Association presented 40 nominations for Most Innovative New Product awards in the category of confectionery and snacks. Retail and wholesale trade customers selected one winner for each of ...More
6 hours ago
Posted in Galleries, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor
Consumers to Brands: We’re Just Not That Into You

Brand-name consumer goods, especially those in the food and beverage sector, have been under fire for some time now. Now for more bad news: Consumers probably don’t care about your brand. ...More
June 17, 2013 By Lynn Kuntz
Posted in Blog, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Booming Tea Market Offers New Summer Trends

June is iced tea month, and with the World Tea Expo predicting a 50% growth in premium tea sales by 2016,consumers' thirst within this market seems to be hotter than ever. ...More
June 14, 2013
Posted in News, Flavor
Danone Ranked No. 8 Global Green Brand

Sustainability continues to assert itself on the business agenda, and leading global brands are thus showing increased focus and innovation in the sustainability realm. Seven food and beverage companies made Interbrand’s 2013 Best Global Green Brands report that examines ...More
June 14, 2013
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Policies Against Unhealthy Foods Encourage Healthier Choices in Schools

Elementary schools with policies against unhealthy snacks are more likely to help kids make healthier choices by limiting the availability of candy, ice cream, sugar-sweetened drinks and baked snack goods, according a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics. ...More
June 13, 2013
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Focus Report—Tea: Rediscovering an Ancient Beverage in the 21st Century

Tea is an age-old beverage, yet it's on track to experience explosive market growth in the coming years. ...More
June 13, 2013
Posted in Articles
Move Over Cupcakes: Invasion of the Doughnuts—and Cronuts

Are doughnuts and cronuts stealing cupcakes’ food-trend crown? ...More
June 11, 2013 By Lynn Kuntz
Posted in Blog
Healthy Options on Kids' Menus Cost Less Than Expected

Healthy entrees on children's menus cost much less than people think, despite the assumption that healthy foods tend to be more expensive, according to new findings published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease. ...More
June 11, 2013
Posted in News, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Image Gallery: Top 10 Food Safety Stories—May 2013

The following Image Gallery provides you with an inside look into the top food-safety articles trending on Food Product Design’s website during May. ...More
June 11, 2013
Posted in Galleries, Nutraceuticals