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Observations from the Winter Fancy Food Show

by Nancy Peterson

The Winter Fancy Food show took place again this year in sunny California which was a pleasant break from the crazy weather we have been experiencing here in New England. The constant snow storms have been a major distraction...hence this newsletter is a little later than originally intended.

Once again the Winter Fancy Food Show did not disappoint those seeking exciting new products, flavors, and product concepts.

To give you a flavor of the show's highlights, I have bundled my thoughts into 6 categories:

1) Products with whole grains or healthy ingredients

2) Healthy products for kids

3) Hummus in great variety

4) Products made with or to be consumed with wine

5) Gluten-free products

6) A sampling of unusual items.

Read on for highlights of the show...

Check out our Winter Fancy Food Show Photo Gallery

New USDA Dietary Guidelines are Out - Many Perspectives on Their Meaning

This week the USDA released the long awaited 2010 Dietary Guidelines. I found many perspectives on this in the news this week.

Hear is the USDA announcement and Executive Summary.

The Guidelines recommend eating seafood twice a week which presents a great opportunity for the seafood industry according to Seafood Source.

The IFT says this presents new challenges for Food Technologists.

Some say politics too influential in the process. Are the guidelines really influenced by the interests of the food industry?

What do the guidelines mean for consumers?

Emerging Brands Marketing to Present at 2011 International Seafood Show

Plan to attend "10 Key Ingredients to Launching a Successful Retail Product" on Monday March 21 at the Seafood Show. I will be presenting along with colleagues Dale Casto of Wright Design, and Bob LaFreniere of TUV SUD.

Click here for more details and to register

Upcoming Events

Natural Products Expo West

March 11-13, Anaheim Convention Center, California

International Boston Seafood Show & New England Food Show

March 20-22, Boston Convention Center

National Restaurant Association Show

May 21-24, McCormick Place, Chicago

IDDBA Dairy*Deli*Bake*2011 Rock Star Food June 5-7, Anaheim Convention Center, California

Summer Fancy Food Show

July 10-12, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

Nancy Peterson
President, Emerging Brands Marketing

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Emerging Brands Marketing helps food and seafood companies grow revenue through highly successful product launches and product line revitalization. We also help our clients with a range of consumer marketing services, including consumer testing & market research, channel development, and Ecommerce/Web marketing.