Clariant Corp., Charlotte, N.C., answered U.S. consumer demand for improved food safety and quality with Oxy-Guard, an oxygen-reducing technology that helps prevent the growth of mold, fungus and bacteria in dairy products, frozen meals and beverages.
To help meet consumers’ increasing demand for quick, tasty and satisfying breakfast options, the Jimmy Dean brand, produced by Chicago-based Hillshire Brands, introduced new frozen convenience breakfast items that are microwaveable and ready in minutes.
Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y., says the demand for frozen food, which was valued at $224.74 billion in 2012, is expected to reach $293.75 billion by 2019.
Low-carb enthusiasts now have even more options for eating on-the-go this summer. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., Denver, Colo., introduced three new entrées to its current line of frozen meals.
Using steam to bring out delicious flavors from real ingredients, Kashi, Battle Creek, Mich., added two new Steam Meal varieties—Three Cheese Ravioli and Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto.
