processed foods

Study: Consumer spending on value-added products drives gains

Rising demand from foodservice establishments will also support growth.

October 17, 2018

U.S. demand for processed food is forecast to grow 1.8% annually in nominal terms through 2022, according to “Processed Food: United States,” a report released by Freedonia Focus Reports, Cleveland, Ohio.

Study: Produce travels more ‘food miles’ than processed foods

Recent studies have shown that this distance has been steadily increasing over the last 50 years.

March 12, 2018

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The term “food miles” refers to the distance food travels from the location where it is grown to the location where it is consumed, or in other words, the distance food travels from farm to plate.

Research reveals uptick in processed foods consumption in Canada

. The highest consumers are kids ages 9-13 who get 57% of their calories from energy-dense, nutritionally-lacking products.

February 9, 2018

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New research commissioned by Heart & Stroke, a Canadian charity dedicated to advocacy, education and the funding of research surrounding heart disease and stroke, shows that ultra-processed food consumption in Canada continues to increase and is alarmingly high, accounting for almost half of the daily calorie intake.

U.S. processed food manufacturers look East for growth opportunities

Dairy producers also stand to benefit from economic trends in major export markets such as China.

March 20, 2017

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U.S. shipments of processed foods are forecast to reach $808 billion in 2021.

Study: Parents purchase frozen dinners for convenience

Previous studies showed a link between purchasing frozen dinners and the desire to save time, but researchers also found a link between parents working more hours per week and choosing to purchase pre-packaged, processed meals.

January 16, 2017

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Researchers from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and Duke University, Durham, N.C., examined reasons why parents purchase pre-packaged, processed foods.

Master chefs acquire taste for processed foods

December 17, 2015

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Find out why fine dining chefs are trading their gourmet kitchens for food processing plants to create restaurant-quality fare on a high-volume basis.

FMI, Technomic Forge Business Alliance on Fresh Foods

October 29, 2014

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Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and Chicago-based Technomic, a research and consulting firm in the foodservice industry, formed a strategic business alliance to offer food retailers concrete information on the growth opportunities for the fresh prepared food area of retail stores.

Equine Verification Test Kit

May 14, 2013

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InstantLabs, Baltimore, Md., developed an Equine Food Verification Test Kit that allows food processors and importers to quickly test for horse meat (and related species such as donkey) at the point-of-need.

2019 Best New Retail Products Contest

March 1, 2011

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Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ editor-in-chief Marina Mayer reviewed all of the new retail products published in print and online at www.RFFmag.com from July 2018 to February 2019. From the hundreds of products, she nominated 26 refrigerated and frozen foods and beverages to be named Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ Top 5 Best New Retail Product of 2019.

Houser, Mintel talk new product trends

September 17, 2009

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MolliCoolz Shakers, made with tiny ice cream beads, hit thousands of stores this year, but overall, new food and beverage product launches are down along with the economy.