Restaurant industry professionals should watch out for these big trends in the year ahead. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Production
A Look at 3 of the Biggest Coffee Trends Right Now
In order to appeal to choosy customers, coffee manufacturers need to pay careful attention to the latest artisanal coffee trends. Continue Reading
5 Things to Know about the Flexitarian Diet
Read on for an overview of what the flexitarian diet—one of today’s most popular eating patterns—is all about. Continue Reading
What You Need to Know about Transglutaminase
As health-conscious, clean label-oriented consumers become ever more interested in knowing what kinds of ingredients are in the food that they buy, many additives that have been commonly used for years like xanthan gum and soy lecithin are facing increased public scrutiny. Such is the case for transglutaminase, an ingredient that is also known as… Continue Reading
What Do You Think About Nutrient-Dense Foods?
What do you think about nutrient-dense foods? This is the central question behind a recent survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation that set out to examine consumer understanding, perceptions, and behaviors around nutrient density. Nutrient density is a relatively new term, though by no means a new concept: essentially, it refers to… Continue Reading
What Is High Pressure Processing?
This innovative processing technique can help preserve food without relying on high temperatures or artificial chemicals. Continue Reading
Is the SmartLabel Program a Good Fit for Your Company?
Is your food company thinking about participating in the SmartLabel program? Here are five questions you should consider first. Continue Reading
Did You Know These 6 Amazing Facts about Caffeine and Your Body?
Caffeine is one of the world’s most studied food ingredients, so there’s plenty to learn about the way it works in your body. Continue Reading
Ingredients in the Spotlight – Soy Lecithin
Soy lecithin is one of the most widely used additives in our food supply. Learn more about this ubiquitous ingredient here. Continue Reading
Spotlight on the New Nutritional Database from the USDA
FoodData Central is a new USDA database that provides a wealth of data and information about food and nutrition. Continue Reading