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  Battles for attention take place every day in crowded grocery aisles. To capture retailer interest and spark consumer loyalty, value-added protein manufacturers must find a way to differentiate their products. How? Custom sauces, of course! A standout sauce can effortlessly steal the spotlight. In fact, 81% of consumers say that sauces and marinades influence […]

Classic sauces aren’t what they used to be. From miso creamy alfredo to harissa-flavored marinara, American chefs are turning traditional palates into spicy, smoky, and zesty fusions. With a dash of South Asian spices, West African sauces, and Korean pastes, a boring everyday meal is turned into a flavorful and adventurous experience.  Research shows that

Whether you’re hustling through a busy workweek or simply dodging dish duty, there’s nothing quite like the magic of frozen meals. With a little help from your microwave, you can have a delicious dinner ready to go in mere minutes. Due to this irresistible ease, frozen meals have become a staple of modern kitchens. In

Who can deny the simple perfection of a sandwich? It’s happiness tucked between two slices of bread! For many years, sandwiches have been a cornerstone of foodservice menus due to their versatility, portability, and broad appeal – not to mention their profitability and adaptability for foodservice operators. But today’s consumers want more than just meat and

Have you ever fallen in love with a delightful strawberry salad, a smoky BBQ pizza, or a creamy eggnog latte only to have it disappear from the menu just as quickly as it arrived? Welcome to the bittersweet world of limited-time offers (LTOs), where manufacturers offer a rotating round-up of fleeting flavors to keep consumers

Spring is just around the corner, and we have three words for you: fresh, healthy, and delicious. Today’s ready-meal consumers are continually seeking out fresher, healthier, and more flavorful options, especially as temperatures warm up and fresh produce takes center stage. And while not all health-conscious consumers eat a strictly plant-based diet, the numbers don’t

For regular folks, the holiday season is months away. But for those of us in the food business, holiday planning is in full swing. The 2025 holiday season is one of the biggest opportunities for grocery retailers and ready meal manufacturers to capture consumer interest, delighting and intriguing newcomers with festive offerings. One way to

It’s no secret that today’s consumers are craving authentic, diverse taste experiences, with an increasingly targeted focus on Asian cuisine. Take a look at TikTok or Instagram, and you’ll see vibrant dishes from all over the continent, from whipped Dalgona coffee to jiggly Japanese cheesecake. Stroll into the supermarket, and you’ll see mouth-watering Asian ingredients

Think of the last time you had an incredible meal. Chances are, the feast activated each of your senses – not just your sense of taste. Maybe the garnish delivered a dazzling rainbow of fruits and veggies. Maybe the meat was cooked to perfection, with picture-perfect golden brown edges. Maybe a stunning emerald-hued chimichurri was

Whether it’s game day, poker night, or a casual night out, chicken wings are a serious staple on menus worldwide. But what makes wings unforgettable? It’s all about the sauce. Sauces and dips allow consumers to go on a flavor journey, starting with the classics and exploring sweet, spicy, and unforgettably delicious territory along the