OREO is adding a new product to its portfolio. No, it’s not another wacky flavor like birthday cake, red velvet, cotton candy or even watermelon—products that tempt consumers to give in to their inner child. Instead, the new cookie variation—more sophisticated, crisp and delicate—is meant for adults.
After combing through thousands of new, innovative products, an expert panel of trend spotters identified the top five newest trends in specialty foods spotted at the Summer Fancy Food Show.
Food, fireworks, family and fun—a few words that describe a typical Independence Day celebration in the US. As Americans begin to scrape off their grills and flock to grocery stores in preparation for the holiday this weekend, food and beverage manufacturers might be wondering which products consumers prefer to celebrate with.
General Mills Cereals announced Monday it has committed to removing all artificial flavors and colors from its entire portfolio of cereal brands that include household names such as Lucky Charms, Resee’s Puffs and Trix among others.
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., one of the world’s largest independent bottlers of Coca-Cola, said it is committed to reducing calories per liter across its entire portfolio by 10 percent by 2020.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. announced Thursday that its new line of stores targeting millennial shoppers will be named “365 by Whole Foods Market,” a nod to the company’s existing “365 Everyday Value” house brand.
From international flavors and infusions to seafood and funky cheeses, consumers’ palates are changing in 2015. To keep everyone up to speed, The Food Channel identified the “Top Ten Sandwich and Salad Trends for 2015,” a list compiled in a collaborative effort with CultureWaves and sponsored in part by Heinz Foodservice.
As food companies continue to adapt to consumer demands for healthier food options, Nestlé USA pledged to improve the quality of its ingredients and nutritional profiles of many of its popular frozen pizza and snack brands.