Potato, corn and fruit chips all see gains as snack producers seek new ingredients and processing management tactics to gain an edge in this mature, competitive segment.
Gluten-free pioneer Bakery on Main has seen steady growth over the past two decades and brought forth a flurry of innovation in the wake of expansion into a new plant.
Consumer perceptions of fats and oils have changed, as have governmental regulations, but more ingredient solutions are available today than ever before.
Hazelnuts bring a dual level of flavor and crunch to these Chocolate Meringue Hazelnut Cookies through use of both a chocolate-hazelnut spread and finely chopped hazelnuts applied to the exterior.
Consumer demand for portable, single-serve and on-trend baked goods and snacks continue to drive innovation in slicing, cutting and portioning equipment.
As people seek to reduce their sugar consumption, snack producers and bakers look for solutions that still deliver sweetness along with the added functionality sugar brings to the formula.