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Mars Breaks Ground on Global Research and Development Hub in Chicago

Chicago to become largest innovation hub in the world for the global snacks and treats maker

June 21, 2022

Mars Wrigley broke ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island. Leaders from Mars as well as key Chicago stakeholders, including Michael Fassnacht, CEO, World Business Chicago, and Alderman Walter Burnett Jr., gathered together to commemorate the milestone for the company.

Dawn Foods Names New R&D Leadership

Adam Pawlick to become vice president of research & development, North America

March 18, 2022

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients leader Dawn Foods announced Adam Pawlick as the company's new vice president of research & development for North America. Pawlick joined the company in March 2022, and reports to John Schmitz, president of Dawn North America.

Collagen Peptides Star in New Sport and Active Nutrition Products

Collagen peptides hold instant appeal for abilities to support skin and nails, boost bones and joints, help blood sugar metabolism and even promote wound healing

February 25, 2022

Nano-Emulsion System Delivers On-Trend Nutrients, Functional Ingredients with Optimum Bioavailability

Q&A with Scott Peters at 3i Solutions

February 23, 2022

In conjunction with its February profile of new sports foods and drinks, Prepared Foods interviewed Scott Peters, director of product development at 3i Solutions, Wooster, Ohio.

2022 PREDICTIONS | R&D APPLICATIONS

What's Next for Food Quality, Safety Testing and Analysis?

Easier, Better, Faster, Stronger: PerkinElmer takes a look ahead at what's in store for 2022

Wes Shadow

December 21, 2021

COVID-19 has certainly brought an ever changing "new normal" to the food industry but one thing that will be a sure constant in 2022 is that food safety and quality testing will continue to be important for the integrity of the global food chain.

2021 SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS

King & Prince Battered Cod Delivers True Back-Of-House Operator Savings, Solutions

Some hardships present opportunities for food manufacturers and their R&D teams to partner with foodservice operators

July 8, 2021

“Last September, an operator approached us to help alleviate some labor challenges they were experiencing,” notes Elise Carlson, CFS, King & Prince senior research and development manager. “They were taking frozen, cellophane-wrapped cod, thawing it and then cutting it into pieces. Kitchen staff then cut the cod by hand so not all pieces were exactly the same, which is a desirable attribute."

CP Kelco Expands Network of Global Innovation Centers

New Atlanta facility dedicated to customer experience

June 7, 2021

CP Kelco, a leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, launched a new global innovation center, adding to the company’s growing network of innovation and technical support facilities around the world. The Atlanta-based innovation center is designed as an open, collaborative space for scientists and customers alike to engage in ingredient research, problem-solving, development and pilot plant scale-up of food, beverage, home care, personal care and other consumer and industrial products.

R&D STRATEGY SERIES: CONSUMER INSIGHTS

Building New Products for the “Greater Good” Requires a Shift From Classical Product to Behavioral Product Development

Prepared Foods asked Dave Lundahl, founder of InsightsNow, to create a thought leadership series connecting R&D with consumer insights

May 19, 2021

Although there may be a pandemic-related slowdown, there’s no stopping new product development. To help readers with new product development strategy, Prepared Foods asked Dave Lundahl, founder of InsightsNow, to create a thought leadership series connecting R&D with consumer insights.

Danone North America Drives Innovation in Yogurt, Probiotic and Gut Microbiome Science

Two graduate students each awarded $25,000 from annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant Program

May 12, 2021

Danone North America honored a commitment to science and education through the ninth annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant Program. This year's honorees, selected by a committee of nutrition scientists, are Catherine Shelton of Vanderbilt University and Alice Solomon of the University of Arizona. Winners were chosen based on the quality of their proposals, faculty recommendations and each of their studies' value to human health and wellness.

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America Opens New Corporate Headquarters with State-of-the-Art Culinary Kitchen

The new 55,000 square foot space in Itasca, Ill., includes a customer engagement center , sensory evaluation laboratory and more to drive innovation, improve customer experiences and support customer needs

April 29, 2021

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc., announced the opening of its new North American corporate headquarters at 250 East Devon Avenue in Itasca, Ill. The new space is designed to accelerate Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition's commitment to delivering high-quality ingredient solutions that drive value for customers.

Consumers are actively seeking everything from enhanced focus and better information processing, to reduced stress, improved mood, faster learning, effective memory, better adaptability, and enhanced multitasking. This session will review the science behind these ingredients and how they can be added to your formulations to tap into the cognitive support wave.

Remember a child’s kaleidoscope? You put your eye to a cylinder fitted inside with angled mirrors and—as soon as you twist the end of the cylinder—there’s a changing pattern with the shifting of small pieces of colored glass. That’s also something of an apt description for the plant-based food and beverage market, which continues to capture attention as it grows and shifts.

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