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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
Cellulose Gum Grades

Ashland Specialty Ingredients’ new Aquacel™ cellulose gum grades are specifically formulated for use in noodles and dairy products. ...More
April 3, 2012
Posted in News
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
Fancy Food Product Trivial Pursuit

I just attended my 18th Fancy Food Show. Back in 1994 it cost $25 and there was lots of chocolate, cheese and olive oil. This year, it cost $45, and there was STILL lots of chocolate, cheese and olive oil, but there were also lots of banana jams, healthy indulgence items ...More
January 27, 2012
Posted in Blog, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Shape of Things to Come: Innovations in Pasta

By remaining adaptable in form and formulation, there’s no taste or trend that pasta can’t evolve to meet. ...More
January 17, 2012
Posted in Articles, Fiber, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Seesaw Science: Balancing Kids’ Calories

Calorie-reduction strategies for foods and beverages targeted to kids. ...More
November 16, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber
Street Food: Crossing Cultures with Local Inspiration

A look inside the street food and street-inspired restaurants in Los Angeles provides a glimpse of how the next wave of street food in America very well might take shape. ...More
June 24, 2011
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Fast Casual Chains Serve Up 6% Growth in 2010

Fast-casual chains outpaced the restaurant industry as a whole in 2010, with the Top 100 fast-casual chains growing 6 percent to nearly $18.9 billion, according to a new report from Technomic. Total units grew 3.9 percent to 15,827, which is slightly slower than the prior ...More
May 16, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Healthier Ethnic Entrées

The Americanization of ethnic foods often magnifies serving sizes and unhealthy attributes, but careful ingredient selection can boost the health quotient of ethnic entrées without sacrificing flavor. ...More
March 25, 2011
Posted in Articles, Fiber, Flavor
Gluten-Free Foods, Beverages Sector Growth

The gluten–free foods and beverages sector is gaining mainstream momentum and will grow to $6 billion by 2015, as more consumers embrace the gluten-free lifestyle out of necessity and as a personal choice toward achieving a healthier way to live, according to Packaged ...More
February 2, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal