As GMOs, gluten intolerance and ‘no artificial additives’ gain heavy traction in the food arena, snack manufacturers and commercial bakers continue to showcase new clean-label pursuits with more transparency.
Any food product bearing a gluten-free claim labeled on or after Aug. 5 must meet the requirements of a rule issued in August 2013 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
As demand for gluten-free products continues to increase, more manufacturers are entering this niche market, developing a wide range of products in various categories.
Snacking is really evolving this year, serving as a meal substitute in daily eating, rather than just as ‘a quick bite.’ Snacks are also becoming healthier, or at least attempting to do so.
Americans are gobbling up popcorn by the bucket load. The sector is reinventing itself from the salty, ‘imitation-butter’ profile of its past to a clean-label version with fresher flavors. Thus, consumer demand and economics are reshaping its future.