Month December 2023

FFP granted patent for VegStable Plus system

LAKE MARY, FLA.  — Florida Food Products, LLC has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its rice bran extract under its VegStable Plus brand. The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued US…

Flavors to watch in 2024

CHICAGO — It’s that time of year when flavor houses forecast what will trend in the months to come. The predictions are based on customer requests and internal innovation. McCormick & Co., Hunt Valley, Md., for example, identified tamarind as…

General Mills introduces Cheerios Veggie Blends

MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills, Inc. has introduced Cheerios Veggie Blends, a cereal formulated with fruit puree and vegetable powder and featuring ¼ cup of fruit and vegetables per serving. The cereal combines spinach, carrot and sweet potato with whole grain…

Slideshow: Deck the halls with seasonal innovations

KANSAS CITY — When the Christmas holiday rolls around every year, food manufacturers and foodservice operators update their offerings in a holiday-inspired flurry, and 2023 has been no different. This year, holiday spending is expected to reach record levels between…

ADM adds to flavors portfolio with deal for FDL

CHICAGO — ADM has agreed to acquire United Kingdom-based company FDL, a producer of flavor and functional ingredient systems for the food and beverage industries. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. ADM plans to complete the transaction by the end…

Real Good rolls out refrigerated burritos nationwide

CHERRY HILL, NJ. — The Real Good Food Co., a producer of better-for-you frozen foods, is expanding its presence in the refrigerated aisle with a line of low-carb burritos. The product is aimed at health and wellness-focused consumers seeking convenient…

Formulating foods for air fryers

CHICAGO — Air fryers, which are basically miniature convection ovens, have become a must-have cooking appliance in America. Unlike other faddish appliances like bread makers and waffle irons, air fryers are more than countertop decor. Consumers use them regularly, as…

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