The IFTSA Smart Snacks for Kids Competition challenges students to develop a fun and nutritious food or beverage product targeted at kids and/or teens. Products must abide by the USDA “Guide to Smart Snacks in School” recommendations.
Teams are empowered to use their imagination in the science and overall appeal in the creation of a novel product. A crucial component of a winning product is the team’s ability to relay the food or beverage’s “smart” qualities to…
Still largely undiscovered by U.S. consumers, the ingredients and cuisines of Africa present opportunities for product developers seeking to create novel food experiences.
This column presents an overview of nutritional issues associated with plant-based diets.
As consumers demand more sugar-reduced options, product developers are tapping into an expanding array of alternative sweeteners.
Despite some reports to the contrary, studies of artificial sweeteners do not find them to be unsafe.
The author details what to consider when embarking on a product reformulation process, including prework planning, consumer demand, and costs, and how to minimize or troubleshoot inevitable bumps in the road.