Real fruits and nuts provide a healthful halo by adding nutrients to baked goods, sometimes by replacing less desirables, such as saturated fat, and other times by boosting protein, fiber, vitamin and mineral content.
Outside the more “serious” trends in the fresh produce industry, Dole Food Co. sees a greater opportunity to remind people that produce can be fun and engaging.
While demand for international cuisines and specialty foods trends upward in the United States, cheese importers are making moves to increase their presence.