Month: November 2013

Anchor Packaging, Inc. announces the addition of a new series of 6” square RPET containers and lids to meet the market demand for small salads, sides, and reduced portions.  Consumers are looking for healthy, low calorie, and diet friendly alternatives in a convenient, easy-to-use package.  Snacking on the go has replaced the traditional sit-down meal times for many busy consumers and these little squares fit perfectly into these emerging trends. …

After several years of servings declines at restaurants and other foodservice channels, soup has regained its favor with U.S. foodservice consumers, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company. …

The South Dakota Pork Producers Council held their 2nd Annual Rapid City Taste of Elegance competition on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. The Taste of Elegance Competition is one of the pork industry’s premier events in the food service industry. This year’s first place winning entrée, Kowa Pork Cheek with Spiced Rum Chutney, featured pork cheek and pork temple prepared by Chef Farzad Farrokhi Executive Chef at Minerva’s, Rapid City. …