Donald Pszczola

Donald E. Pszczola

Surveys have shown that although breakfast is generally recognized as the most important meal of the day, more than 30% of adults eat breakfast less than four times a week. This means, of course, that there is untapped potential for convenient retail breakfast foods.

The breakfast category is ever evolving to include big versions, small versions, bars, egg sandwiches, wake-up wraps, waffle desserts, indulgently flavored yogurts, and gluten-free items, just to name a few. In these applications, ingredients such as eggs, whole grains, cereals, dairy, and fruits can help jump start the day, providing wake-up calls regarding product innovation and the addressing of health concerns.Also, where we eat our breakfast can be a significant consideration for product developers. In a recent IFT webcast (February 11, 2011), Darren Seifer, Food & Beverage Industry Analyst for The NPD Group Inc., a leading market res…


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Food Technology magazine Senior Editor and key member of the Food Technology editorial staff for 26 years.
Donald Pszczola
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