Fresh potential for frozen products
Freshness, portion control and convenience are driving opportunities for frozen entrée manufacturers as freezer food sheds its over-processed and drab image, a new report said.
Archives for December 5, 2008
Chicken sales growth outpaces other meats
Chicken is showing strong growth compared to other meats as the perception that it is more healthy and affordable appears to hold sway with consumers.
Cranberry can inhibit E. coli growth in ground beef, says US study
The addition of cranberry concentrate to ground beef may serve as an supplementary hurdle to control potential E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks associated with ground beef, claims a new US study.
McCormick releases 2009 flavor forecast
McCormick’s annual flavor fusion forecast for the coming year takes a multi-cultural approach and sticks with the sweet and savory theme that was a growing trend in 2008.
Industry defends weight loss products against academic attack
In response to a recent BMJ editorial claiming that only drugs are effective for weight loss, members of the global food and supplements industries have defended the efficacy of their products, calling the article the “latest misinformed campaign”.