Prepared Foods

Prepared Foods is designed specifically for product developers in the food and beverage sector. We provide vital insights into market and consumer trends, ingredient development, food science, and important regulations related to food safety. Additionally, we address specialized topics such as gluten-free products and trends in foodservice. Our supplement, NutraSolutions, offers valuable information on functional foods, medicinal products, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements.

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Beyond the Hype: How GLP-1 Medications Are Reshaping Weight Management and Nutrition Trends

2 weeks ago | preparedfoods.com | David Feder

Nutrition-based approaches to weight management are placing foods and ingredients that help naturally stimulate GLP-1 at the forefront. samael334 / Creatas Video+ / Getty Images PlusBetter for YouIngredients2025 Food and Beverage Trends The meteoric rise of the drug semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic or Wegovy) seemed at first to promise an end to dieting.
Natural Products Expo West 2025 Review with Rachel Zemser

3 weeks ago | preparedfoods.com | David Feder

Better for You Rachel Zemser, MS, CCS, CFS discusses the trending foods, beverages, and ingredients—especially those using nuts and probiotics—that she spied at the 2025 Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. Products and ingredients she highlights include: probiotic almonds and pistachio cream. Check out these and other products and trends that caught Zemser’s interest at the Nat Expo West ’25 show.
From Inspiration to Innovation

3 weeks ago | preparedfoods.com | Robert Garrison |Bob Garrison came

Development Chef Andrew Hunter tells Prepared Foods about translating on-trend tastes and textures into finished products. Which emerging culinary forms and flavors will become tomorrow’s popular foods? Which trending tastes and textures will make it to the home dinner table?
Protein 1.0: An Informal Webinar

3 weeks ago | preparedfoods.com | David Feder

Better for YouProteins The Prepared Foods network’s Executive Editor–Technical David Feder holds an impromptu webinar on animal-sourced protein with Peter Gentile, Executive Chef of The Steakhouse, at Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel & Casino; Joseph “Joey” Jurgielewicz III, Director of Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd. duck production, and nationally recognized pork expert Naikang “Kang” Kuan, MS, CEC, CCS, R&D Manager of Armanino Foods, Inc.
Prepared Appetizers and Side Dishes Take Center Stage in Mealtime Trends

4 weeks ago | preparedfoods.com | Robert Garrison |Bob Garrison came

2025 Food and Beverage TrendsMeals & SidesSnacks & Appetizers Don’t look now but prepared appetizers and side dishes are stealing more of the main meal spotlight.
I’m Ready for My Close-Up

4 weeks ago | preparedfoods.com | David Feder

FoodserviceIngredients Prepared Foods Network’s Executive Editor–Technical David Feder was invited to be the guest chef on the “Mark Alyn Cooks” cooking show to discuss the Dallas Kosher Chili Cook-off, which Feder helps judge every year. As a bonus, Feder included his own recipe for chili. Watch the episode of the Mark Alyn show.
Flavor Exploration as Sauces, Dressings, and Seasonings Lead the Way in 2024

1 month ago | preparedfoods.com | Tom Vierhile

2025 Food and Beverage TrendsSauces & Marinades When consumers want to experiment with flavor, sauces, dressings and seasonings easily win out. In fact, when asked where they would go to try new flavors, 42% of American consumers told Innova Market Insights’ 2024 Flavor Survey that sauces, seasonings and toppings was their first category choice. Desserts, ice cream and sweet bakery products (cakes, cookies, etc.), were second and third respectively.
Plant-Based Meat Struggles, but Innovators Keep the Grill Hot

1 month ago | preparedfoods.com | Robert Garrison |Bob Garrison came

Formulation2025 Food and Beverage TrendsPlant Based & Vegetarian They say you can use numbers to make any case. Yet here’s an instance—involving the grocery meatcase—where the point is obvious. For a variety of reasons, plant-based meat, poultry and seafood offerings have not been “meating” consumer expectations.
Flavorful Innovations Drive Meat & Seafood Trends

1 month ago | preparedfoods.com | Robert Garrison |Bob Garrison came

2025 Food and Beverage TrendsMeat, Poultry & Seafood Targeting more consumers? Go for the taste buds! Although convenience is key—taste-tempting flavor is the way to draw attention. Last year saw innovation ideas trickle down to the basics including hot dogs, lunch meat and yes—even SPAM. In time for summer grilling, The Kraft Heinz Company added three flavor-filled Stuffed Dogs varieties to its Oscar Mayer line: Jalapeño Cheddar, Chili Cheese, and Cheese.
Natural Products Expo West 2025 Review with Kerry Hughes

1 month ago | preparedfoods.com | David Feder |Kerry Hughes

Better for YouIngredientsFunctional New Products The Prepared Foods network’s Executive Editor–Technical David Feder interviews ethnobotanist and regular contributor to Prepared Foods Kerry Hughes.