The Culinary Scoop

Dietitian-led service helps customers manage new eating routines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced a free telenutrition service to help Americans shop for, prepare and enjoy healthy fresh and non-perishable foods during the COVID-19 crisis. The free telenutrition service is the latest offering from Kroger Health’s Food as Medicine platform.

During the pandemic, customers’ shopping styles, cooking preferences and eating routines have shifted. According to a customer trends report developed by 84.51°, Kroger’s data science and analytics business:

• 51% are cooking and baking more often than before the crisis, while 45% are cooking the same amount. Just 4% are cooking less often;
• 40% say they are eating more comfort and indulgent foods;
• 40% of customers say they have purchased more packaged foods than they usually do; and
• 46% of customers say they are snacking more throughout the day.

Brand Donates a Portion of Sales to Charity Partnerships

Recipe 21^® announced the availability of its hand sanitizer line in direct response to COVID-19 relief efforts and the nationwide supply shortage. Stefani LiDestri, Co-CEO of Recipe 21’s parent company LiDestri Food and Drink, revealed that the company adjusted its spirits production at its Lee Road facility to produce hand sanitizer and meet the growing needs of essential businesses, healthcare, first responders and consumers. Orders are now being accepted online at Recipe21.com and being shipped directly to consumers.   

Limited-edition Pride Packs available nationwide, with $1 per pack sold (up to $100k) donated to GLAAD during Pride Month in the U.S.

his June, SKITTLES is giving up its signature rainbow by removing the iconic colorful branding to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and highlight that during Pride, only #OneRainbow matters. For the first time in the U.S., the brand is releasing limited-edition SKITTLES Pride Packs. The packs feature a colorless design with colorless candies inside. As part of the launch, the brand is also announcing a partnership with GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ+ media advocacy group. During the month of June, $1 per pack purchased will be donated to GLAAD (up to $100k).

Four New Dressings Made with Vegetables Bring a Better-For-You Twist to Memorial Day Recipes

Memorial Day might look a little different this year, but whether you’re celebrating in your backyard or gathering virtually, you can still have fun with your food! Healthy Choice, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), just launched a Power Dressings line featuring popular flavors including Creamy Ranch, Creamy Italian, Garden French and Greener Goddess, perfect for dressing up BBQ favorites from salads and veggies to dips and marinades.  

To provide consumers with cooking inspiration, Healthy Choice has teamed up with Emmy-nominated chef, cookbook author, Food Network star and host of The Kitchen Katie Lee to develop delicious recipes including a Crispy Chickpea and Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad. Healthy Choice will be debuting two additional recipes from Lee this June featuring her take on two summer classics – follow @healthychoicebrand on Instagram for full details.

New brand joins extensive portfolio of entrées that fit evolving definitions of wellness

Nestlé^® is introducing LIFE CUISINE™, an exciting new brand delivering delicious and satisfying meal solutions that match your approach to eating well. From gluten-free to high-protein, LIFE CUISINE is made with flavorful ingredients that help power your day, your way.

Over the years, the definition of wellness has evolved from calorie-conscious eating to a more holistic approach that extends well beyond just what’s on your plate. Once-niche dietary trends like gluten free and meatless meals have also become more mainstream. This new dynamic has inspired people to learn more about different foods, seek more specific product attributes and balance their lifestyles.

New LIFE CUISINE answers that call with a variety of nutritious options catering to four consumer preferences: low carb lifestyle, high protein, meatless and gluten free. Made with protein, vegetables and whole grains, these recipes offer a convenient way to explore new cuisines and global flavors.

You have probably heard of GMOs or genetically modified organisms, but how much do you know about them? GMO is a common term used by consumers to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering. While GMOs have been available to consumers since the early 1990s and are a common part of today’s food supply, research shows consumers have limited knowledge and understanding about what GMOs are, why they are used, and how they are made.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), launched Feed Your Mind, a new Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative. The Initiative aims to increase consumer awareness and understanding of genetically engineered foods or GMOs. Find answers to your questions and help educate others with Feed Your Mind’s science-based educational resources, like web pages, fact sheets, infographics, and videos.