The holiday season is upon us. In days of yore, children dreamed of sugar plums. But in 2014, consumers young and old, human and canine, dream of more contemporary confections. Many holiday food products now in stores are limited edition … Continued

Tricalcium phosphate (EU) is a mineral that is widely used across many industries, including food manufacturing. Based on Jill Frank’s original article, this slide show takes you through 14 ways that this important ingredient is used in foods, including as an emulsifier, a … Continued

In one of my former positions, I spent my first week listening to consumer comments. A mother called to complain that the strawberry-filled fruit bars she purchased for her child were hard. I could hear her hitting them against a … Continued

Sustainability is a focus in the food industry, with top companies in food manufacturing, food service and retail setting sustainability strategies. While many of these initiatives offer some productivity and efficiencies, research outlined in the recently released report from UL, … Continued

It’s not surprising that Prospector members have requested articles on ancient grains (EU). They’re popular ingredients in many food products on the market today, providing diverse nutritional profiles, extensive applications and the ability to cater to different markets, like gluten-free … Continued