Panera Bread Co. is adding to its product lineup with the introduction of warm grain bowls. The company said the launch is the next step in its mission “to offer more grains, plants and proteins on its menu, with a focus on delivering craveable food that makes you feel not just full, but fulfilled.” The […]
Generation Z consumes less alcohol than previous generations, sparking demand for craft cocktail and beer flavors without the buzz. Beverage flavors are spilling over into snacking categories, including sugar confections, frozen desserts, chocolate confections and snack bars, too. At the Sweets & Snacks Expo held in May in Chicago, examples on display included cocktail-inspired chocolate […]
The next generation of American consumers is ethnically diverse, tech-savvy and on the move. Technomic’s Special Topics Study, “GEN Z: Decoding the Behaviors of the Next Generation,” finds that they are discerning consumers, driven mainly by flavor, and that their flavor preferences, while still relatively simple, are just starting to show some sophistication. As they […]
If a dragon fruit smoothie, mango salsa or Mexican barbacoa BBQ sauce is right up your foodie alley, you’re not alone. Consumers increasingly are interested in specific flavor profiles, said Julie Laughter, market manager at Fona International, Geneva, Ill. “Even the classics … aren’t just the classics anymore,” Ms. Laughter said during a presentation at […]
Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for preventing life-threatening reactions. The treatment is daily capsules of peanut powder that gradually help children build up a tolerance. The outside panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted overwhelmingly […]
For all the National Food Holidays out there—and there are a lot, dedicated to everything from donuts to french fries to butterscotch pudding —National Cheeseburger Day has to be one of the best. Nothing beats a fresh-off-the-grill burger, piping hot and juicy with a cloak of melted cheese on top, it’s a food well-worth celebrating. […]
Wells Enterprises, Inc., maker of Blue Bunny ice cream, has entered into a purchase agreement with Eden Creamery, L.L.C. to acquire the Halo Top brand. The transaction, which is expected to close this month, expands Wells’ portfolio to five distinct ice cream brands. “Halo Top disrupted the ice cream category by providing a high […]
For those on the Gluten-Free track, several new products, including gluten-free items, have prominently featured cauliflower this year, and the results have been beyond positive, as sales from these items continue to rise dramatically in the marketplace. It appears that that little cruciferous vegetable works exceptionally well when combined with other gluten-free ingredients like quinoa […]
To improve transparency in worker well-being, the popular yogurt company Chobani is partnering with Fair Trade U.S.A. The collaboration will explore a new certification standard for U.S. dairy that protects dairy workers and provides benefits to farmers and farm workers. The company said consumers are questioning everything about the dairy industry, from the treatment […]
September is California Wine Month, Wine Institute’s annual celebration of the harvest season. Throughout California, wineries, regional wine associations and other organizations will host special tastings, concerts, food and wine festivals, immersive harvest experiences, grape stomps and more. The 15th annual California Wine Month highlights the state’s storied winemaking history, dating back more than […]