Spreads

Market trends, technology, ingredients, formulation and processing of spreads, including butter, margarine, cheese spreads, nut butters, jams and jellies, and spreads from world cuisine, such as chutneys, baba ghanoush and hummus.

Pimento Spread Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., based in Beaverton, Ore., is voluntarily recalling 653 cases Mrs. Weaver’s Pimento Spread that may have been packaged into containers marked Ham Salad, which does not list milk ingredients on the label. ...More
April 26, 2012
Posted in News
Latin Sandwiches on the Rise

U.S. culinary culture is hungry for more Latin American sandwiches like Brazil’s Bauru, the Puerto Rican–inspired jibarito, and Mexico’s cemita poblana and myriad torta iterations. ...More
April 24, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Feds Seek Permanent Injunction Against CA Fish Processor

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked the U.S. Department of Justice to seek a permanent injunction against a California fish processor because its products may put consumers at risk of botulism and other food hazards. ...More
April 4, 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
You Had Me at ‘Bacon Jam’

Retail product developers and large-volume chain-restaurant operators need to figure out how to translate popular gastropub menu items into workable options for mainstream America. ...More
March 8, 2012
Posted in Blog, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Kraft Posts $54B in Revenues Ahead of Separation

Kraft Foods. Inc., reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2011 results, driven by robust revenue growth, effective cost management and focused investments in the company's iconic brands. FY 2011 net revenues grew 10.5% globally to $54.4 billion, while Organic Net ...More
February 22, 2012
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Tracking Trends From Restaurants to Retail

Restaurant-style foods and speed-scratch ingredients at the supermarket find a willing audience. ...More
February 21, 2012
Posted in Articles, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Apples Earn A+ in Health Benefits

Apples have a prominent place in our house. Our famously picky preschool-age daughter has fallen in love with all things apple. Fresh apples, applesauce, apple juice, apple crisps and yes, wait for it, apple butter are top on her culinary list of favorites. ...More
January 11, 2012
Posted in Blog
Fresh Herb Preparations for Cheese Spreads and Convenience Foods

A range of fresh herb preparations, from Frutarom, add a new dimension of flavor for cheese spreads and premium convenience products. ...More
December 21, 2011
Posted in News, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Kraft Adds 70+ Products to 2012 Lineup

Kraft Foods will ring in the New Year with the introduction of more than 70 products to appeal to consumers’ desire for bold flavors, easy meal solutions and better-for-you offerings. ...More
December 20, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup