Spicy offerings are heating up foodservice menus.

Consumer interest prompts new product development, educational marketing.

Kroger’s research arm identifies demographic shifts.

More new sweet offerings and increased distribution in emerging markets, discounters and c-stores planned.

Management is focused on developing new products for the long term.

New details come from the group’s “US Grocery Shopper Trends: Finding Value” report.

Insights come from a Feb. 28 webinar on inflation hosted by FMI-The Food Industry Association.

The company’s Chef Woo brand markets protein-filled instant noodles for under $2 per package.

The Mix + Match product line will debut under the company’s Signature Select brand.

Global survey highlights steps companies may take to regain consumer trust.