Food Companies, Manufacturing and Trends : 212 Articles

These days it’s hard to keep up with the latest food fads, diet trends and new food products. The articles in this section will keep you up-to-date on the latest food developments and trend as well as innovations in food ingredients, food processing and packaging.

Wendy's restaurant slashes trans fats

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Probiotics now in fruit juice

If you're looking to get more probiotics in your diet but you're not a fan of yogurt, this new product might be right for you. A new blended juice beverage from Oasis Health Break…

Christie's "Thinsations"

Honey Maid Cinnamon Grahams, Chips Ahoy! and Oreo now come in "thin crisp" formats, in 100 calorie packs (23 grams). Here are the nutrition facts: Oreo: 2.0 g fat (0.2 g saturated, 0…

Veggie burgers for the meat-eater

Chris & Tal�s Better Foods has launched Canada�s first line of beef and soy blended products: burgers, sausages and meatballs for those who want the benefits of soy but like…

Astro Jeunesse ups the antioxidants

Astro brand yogurt has introduced a new variety to its line-up: Jeunesse, which is fat-free, sweetened with honey instead of artificial sweeteners, and contains added antioxidants. Jeunesse…

Soy that's smooth as silk and light too

Silk fortified organic soy beverages, by White Wave Foods has introduced a new reduced fat soy milk. White Wave is proud of the manner in which they have reduced the fat in Silk Light: instead…

Canadian Health Network's Healthlink Newsletter

Healthlink is a twice-monthly e-newsletter of the Canadian Health Network, delivering the latest information on healthy lifestyles and health promotion information to help you stay healthy and…

Soylutions "Earth Shake"

There's a new option in the world of non-cow's milk beverages. Perhaps you've tried soy or rice beverages, which are typically fortified to make them nutritionally similar to…

Higher fibre Quaker instant oatmeal

Instant oatmeal warms your belly and fills you up. It also contains soluble fibre, which can help reduce total and LDL (bad) blood cholesterol levels. Now Quaker offers an instant oatmeal…

Welcome to "Planet Organic", Ontario!

Port Credit, Ontario is set to become the latest location on the Planet Organic map, with plans for a 10,000-square-foot natural food grocery store. Port Credit (about 20 minutes west of…

Enter super veggies!

British supermarket giant Tesco has launched a British-grown tomato that offers double the lycopene content of normal tomatoes. This is part of a growing trend in the functional food category,…

Summer salad ideas

If you grew up with iceberg lettuce and 1000 Islands dressing, it\'s time to learn that salads can be much more exciting! And Ren�e�s Gourmet is ready to help you toss some new…

Ready-to-use herbs

If you have trouble keeping fresh herbs in the house, yet frown on dried varieties, there is an alternative: frozen! Toppits makes pre-portioned and frozen crushed garlic and ginger, and…

Calcia - a chewable calcium supplement

We have recently discovered Calcia, an excellent new calcium supplement. Calciahas been proven effective through more published clinical studies than any other single calcium supplement in the…

"Skinny Cow" serves up frozen treats

Craving a treat, but still want to treat your body right? New Skinny Cow products are all 98% fat-free, trans fat-free, low in calories, and they taste like an indulgence. www.skinnycow.ca…

Omega-3 yogurt for kids

Danone has introduced a yogurt for kids with added DHA, the first Omega-3 enhanced yogurt designed for children. DHA has been found to support healthy brain development. The yogurt comes in…

Big brother in the cafeteria

In Houston, schools will soon adopt a cafeteria automation system that lets parents dictate and track what their kids are eating. Students make their selections in the cafeteria, and at the…

Acappella cereal by Quaker

These new cereals feature dehydrated fruit, nuts and granola clusters with oat-based flakes. The name �Acappella� symbolizes the cereal�s �perfect harmony of great…

Jordans' breakfast cereals

Jordans cereals are new to Canada, and their products are made with 100% whole grains. They are available at major grocery retailers and independent stores nationwide; you may find them in the…

Latest food trends

Dana McCauley, a Toronto-based cookbook author and recognized expert in the foodie world, has released her latest Top Trends Newsletter, focusing on some interesting trends to watch. Things…