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Newsletter 2009 August SHARE WITH COLLEAGUE

SPICE 101...

MEAT TECHNOLOGY...

SODIUM REDUCTION...

LEAN MANUFACTURING...


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Mag-nifique™ for Stevia.

Trends that Drive Innovation
Snack Is Booming!
  • 90% of US consumers snack every day. (Snacking Trends 2007)
  • According to NPD, 21% of all "meals" are snacks. (NPD 2009)
Regulatory & Quality Corner
New flavors are:
  • Blackberry Chipotle – Sweet blackberry notes with a light smoky chipotle background flavor.
  • Citrus Chipotle – Pineapple, orange and lime flavors balanced with the smoky heat of chipotle makes for a great southwestern treat.
  • Whiskey Marinade – A smoky grill flavor with a hint of whiskey for that backyard BBQ flavor.
  • Sweet Apple – Sweet apple flavor makes this a BBQ delight.
Flavor News = Wixon 2009 Flavor predictions
Wixon's Snack Seasoning Flavors Put a Spin on Comfort Foods.

New snack seasoning flavors include Praline Pastry, Dill Pickle, Bleu Cheese & Apple, Spicy Sweet Asian, Raspberry Chipotle, Refried Bean & 3-Cheese and Spicy Habanero.

Regulatory Corner
Wixon Active in Food Safety Legislation Development

The House of Representatives recently passed the Food Safety Enhancement Act (FSEA) of 2009 (H.R. 2749) which contains provisions with far-reaching consequences for the food industry in general, and the spice and seasoning industry specifically.

Fast Facts on
Food service:
Breakfast out in restaurants accounts for about $65 billion dollars in sales and is expected to grow to $83 billion by 2015. (Source: Meating Place/Prepared Foods)
When consumers eat out, 73% order a "breakfast sandwich" during the week. Learn more>
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Minnesota IFT (Minneapolis)

November

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