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Warehouse software helps snack producers and bakeries manage and track inventory

Warehouse software helps snack producers and bakeries manage and track inventory

New software can track all facets of warehouse management
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
August 8, 2018
New and updated software suites available today help snack and bakery companies efficiently manage any supply-chain or finished-product traffic traveling in and out of the warehouse. Companies benefit from this software because their facilities always have what they need for production runs on hand at any given time, there's no lag in ingredient ordering.
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Healthy nuts, seeds and inclusions don’t compromise on taste

Healthy nuts, seeds and inclusions don’t compromise on taste

Nutritious inclusions make for delicious snack and bakery products.
Joyce Friedberg
August 7, 2018
Nuts, seeds and other inclusions add new dimensions of color, appearance, texture, nutrition, flavor and more to an increasing range of snack and bakery products. Nut and seed consumption has continued to increase over the past several years. One of the contributing factors to the growth is consumer awareness and interest in plant-based foods.
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State of the Industry 2018 Overview: The snackification of America

As U.S. snacking culture continues to redefine itself, the industry seeks new avenues for growth
doug peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
July 24, 2018
Snacking is a way of life in America. As Mintel notes in its May 2017 "Snacking Motivations and Attitudes-U.S." report, nearly everyone in America snacks every day. Of the 94 percent of people who snack during the day, half snack two to three times per day.
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State of the Industry 2018: Tortilla chips go bold with spicy and ethnic flavors

State of the Industry 2018: Tortilla chips go bold with spicy and ethnic flavors

Tortilla chip producers introduce new varieties, including spicy and ethnic flavors, while clean label points to opportunities for growth
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 23, 2018
The tortilla chips market continues to evolve, catering to desires for bold and interestingly spiced products. Millennials, in particular, are craving adventurous and ethnic flavors. As a result, we're starting to see a wider range of new and interesting flavors hitting the market.
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State of the Industry 2018: Snack mixes, nuts provide natural, tasty options

State of the Industry 2018: Snack mixes, nuts provide natural, tasty options

Shoppers are drawn to plant-based protein, clean labels and, increasingly, bolder flavors
Ed Finkel
July 20, 2018
Snacking has become increasingly more popular, especially among the millennial generation, and luckily both millennials and older consumers are in search of options that provide qualities like higher protein, cleaner labels and bolder, more creative flavors.
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State of the Industry 2018: Puffed and extruded snacks bring better-for-you diversity

State of the Industry 2018: Puffed and extruded snacks bring better-for-you diversity

Ingredient and technological innovations are driving all areas
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 19, 2018
Puffed and extruded snacks are experiencing a renaissance. There are many different types of snacks in this category for shoppers to choose from, including traditional, healthier and even "free-from" options like gluten-free.
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State of the Industry 2018: Pretzel market shows growth

State of the Industry 2018: Pretzel market shows growth

Today’s pretzels category is driven by clean label, better-for-you
Joyce Friedberg
July 18, 2018
Whether hard or soft, pretzels have long benefited from an inherently simplistic approach. After all, the core ingredient makeup for pretzel dough is predominantly flour, salt, leavening and water, likely with a bit of malt extract for flavor and browning.
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State of the Industry 2018: Ready-to-eat popcorn tops other varieties

State of the Industry 2018: Ready-to-eat popcorn tops other varieties

Pop goes the market, as long as inspiration flows
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
July 17, 2018
According to new research on snacking motivations from Mintel, consumers are most likely to enjoy popcorn while watching TV or a movie at home (62 percent). But convenience is the name of the game.
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State of the Industry 2018: Fueling growth of frozen snacks and appetizers

State of the Industry 2018: Fueling growth of frozen snacks and appetizers

Nutrition, ethnic flavors and ingredient diversity can drive continued growth in frozen snacks and appetizers
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 16, 2018
Frozen snacks and appetizers are staples in most households, pizza rolls, for example, are a quintessential American snack. And the freezer case has been slowly evolving to meet consumers' needs, branching out beyond typical heat-and-serve snacks.
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State of the Industry 2018: Crackers explore new textures and formulations

State of the Industry 2018: Crackers explore new textures and formulations

Manufacturers seek to jumpstart the cracker category with new flavors and ingredients
Neal Lorenzi
July 13, 2018

Crackers remain one of the most-important segments in baked snacks. But growth has stagnated in recent years. To drive sales, manufacturers are doing exciting things with flavors and other ingredients to meet culinary- and health-driven consumer demands.


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