In Quest For The Blue Rose, Bioengineers Tinker With Genetic Code

Blue roses are available from some florists, but they aren’t “true” in the eyes of biologists because they are simply dyed. The mythical flower, which doesn’t exist in nature, has been pursued for centuries, with dubious claims as far back as the 12th century.

Les Trois Petits Cochons Extends Game Collection Year Round

January 21, 2016 Les Trois Petits Cochons

Les Trois Petits Cochons, makers of authentic artisanal pâté and charcuterie, this year extends its game offerings year round to allow customers to entertain and gift with ease. The collection includes the new Pheasant Pâté, which joined the Venison Pâté and Wild Boar Pâté in the brand’s game line in 2015, along with branded gift baskets that offer an assortment of Les Trois Petits Cochons’ popular products.

BelGioioso Introduces New Snacking Fontina, Mini Mascarpone And Mini Ricotta

January 21, 2016 BelGioioso Cheese

BelGioioso Cheese, Inc. is pleased to introduce three new items that meet consumer’s needs for individual sized, portion-controlled snacks.

IDDBA's What's In Store 2016: Deli Trends Forecast

Forty-two percent of Millennials shop the prepared foods department—compared to 33% of Baby Boomers and 21% of Gen Xers—making them an important consumer demographic for in-store deli departments. This trend is one of many examined in What’s in Store 2016, the annual trends research report published by the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA).

Califia Farms Survey Shows Alt Dairy Beverages Entering Mainstream

January 21, 2016 Califia Farms

A new survey conducted by Califia Farms, one of the fastest growing natural beverage companies in the United States, and BerryCart, the app for organic, natural and non-GMO food rebates, indicates that plant-based beverages are no longer ‘niche’ and are rapidly entering the mainstream. The survey results mirror industry data that shows a dramatic increase in household penetration of non-dairy milks – from 27.3% in 2013 to 55% in 2015.(1)