Patent Watch
Puffed nut future? Frito-Lay files patent for expansion method
Frito-Lay has developed a method to puff nuts and legumes for enhanced-texture snacks.
Archives for July 6, 2015
Summer Fancy Food Show
New formats help make broccoli more snackable
Broccoli is one of the stereo-typically most hated vegetables from childhood, but now it is emerging as one of the hottest trends in snacking with new formats that promise to be kid- and adult-friendly.
General Mills CEO: Retailers want cereal innovation – think gluten-free, protein and granola
US cereal sales continue to decline, but retailers know the category is still important and want innovation around prevalent consumer trends, says the CEO of General Mills.
Online grocery shoppers are upping their spending online, but remain wary of buying fresh produce, says new survey
More than half (54%) of online grocery shoppers say they have upped their spending over the past year, although some are still reluctant to buy fresh foods online, according to a new survey.