Nuts

Ingredient technology, nut ingredient forms, specifications, characteristics and applications for tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts, coconut and hazelnuts; related legumes including peanuts and soy; and seeds, such as sunflower, flax and sesame. Also addressing nut analogues and flavors, allergenicity, health benefits, label claims, and shelf life.

Sublingual Immunotherapy Reduces Peanut Allergy

For the more than 3 million Americans who have allergies to peanuts, tree nuts or both, complications from ingesting or even just touching the nuts can cause life-threatening allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis. In the past, patients had to adhere to strict dietary ...More
January 7, 2013
Posted in News
Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives On The Rise

Fueled by its increasing popularity in the West where it is moving out of the specialty heath food arena and into the mainstream, plant-based dairy alternative drinks are growing in popularity and moving beyond soy milks that have traditionally dominated the sector and ...More
January 7, 2013
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Nutraceuticals
McCormick Unveils 2013 Flavor Forecast

Drawing on insights from a global team of chefs, sensory scientists, dietitians, trend trackers, marketing experts and food technologists in more than 100 countries, the McCormick® Flavor Forecast® 2013 takes an in-depth look at 10 emerging flavor duos and five top trends ...More
December 19, 2012
Posted in News, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Hershey Partners With Project Peanut Butter

The Hershey Company announced it will fund the construction of a Project Peanut Butter factory in Ghana to produce peanut-based Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs) for malnourished children in Ghana. Project Peanut Butter will distribute the RUTFs to relief agencies who ...More
December 11, 2012
Posted in News
Image Gallery:Top 10 Food-Safety Stories—November 2012

The following Image Gallery provides you with an inside look into the top food-safety articles trending on Food Product Design’s website during November. ...More
December 7, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Nutraceuticals
Report Shows Strong Demand for Fruits in 3Q

Weekly dollar sales per store of fruits ($23,180) increased 3.1% in the third quarter, according to the FreshFacts on Retail report. ...More
December 3, 2012
Posted in News
USDA Updates Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released an updated version of its nutrient database that includes data on 8,194 food items and up to 146 food components. “USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 25" originally was released Oct. 9, ...More
November 16, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades
Blue Diamond FY2011-12 Sales Hit Record $1 Billion

Driven by demand for value-added almond products, Blue Diamond Growers’ fiscal year 2011-12 sales soared to a record $1 billion with 2-year growth of $300 million, according to President and CEO Mark Jansen who addressed the cooperative’s grower-owners at their 102nd annual ...More
November 16, 2012
Posted in News
Image Gallery: Report Outlines Food-Safety Failures

With nearly 1,800 foodborne illnesses linked to recalls of food products from known pathogens, such as Salmonella and Listeria, in less than two years, the federal government needs to do more to protect America's food supply, according to an Oct. 24 report from the U.S. ...More
October 31, 2012
Posted in Galleries
Magic in a Nutshell: Health Nuts

Nuts help answer the consumer call for healthy foods. ...More
October 19, 2012
Posted in Articles, Fiber