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Expect to see more descriptive words in ice cream flavor labels, like toasted almonds. And could pekmez be the next big ethnic flavor in frozen desserts?
July 14, 2017
What’s hot in the ice cream category? Author Rachel Murkett sees more descriptive flavor labels, increased use of natural sugars and higher purchase rates of non-dairy ice cream.
Food scientists might find that some of these flavors and ingredients work well in milk-based foods and beverages.
July 29, 2014
The Summer Fancy Food Show came to New York this summer. The Jacob Javits Convention Center was filled with the latest chocolates, cheeses, charcuterie and snack foods.
Milk and dairy foods are often shown to be associated with lower risk of both diabetes and heart disease.
July 3, 2014
Highlights from the Dairy Council of California’s Top 10 Nutrition Trends for 2014 report include: dairy fat may no longer be a villain in heart disease risk; milk and dairy foods are promising in prevention of metabolic syndrome and diabetes; and consumers’ interest grows in natural, functional, fresh foods.
Trendspotters discovering new flavors and products.
January 21, 2014
A panel of trendspotters selected by the show organizer named chocolate teas, seaweed chips, and truffle ketchup as representative of a larger trend towards "thoughtful indulgence." The Specialty Food Association says sriracha (a fiery Thai chili sauce) was one of the biggest flavor trends. It is used in snacks, chocolates and jams.
In other butter news, DFA this fall is packaging its Plugra brand butter in a plastic tub.
November 1, 2013
A convergence of consumers' growing appetite for Greek yogurt coupled with their declining interest in fresh milk and changes farmers have made in animal feed have resulted in increased supplies of butterfat.
More interesting cheeses are being incorporated into shredded blends, helping customers ease in to new flavors.
December 14, 2012
New products in the cheese aisle include shredded cheeses paired with breadcrumbs and spices; and more varied flavors of cream cheese, such as black pepper, salmon and lemon-herb.
The public relations industry goes into overdrive this year, with press releases about baking, roasting and recipe ideas. Two such releases crossed my desk this week. Sterling-Rice Group of Boulder, Colo., dusted off its crystal ball and made forecasts for 2013. McCormick & Co., Spear, Md., dusted off its cookbooks with recipe ideas for the holidays.