Snack bars cater to today’s diverse consumer demands Melissa Kvidahl Reilly March 30, 2016 Though niche customization represents the new frontier for bar manufacturers, select ingredients still appeal to a wide segment of bar-buying consumers.Read More
Creating clear, simple labels in foodservice and retail Douglas J. Peckenpaugh March 25, 2016 The recent “simplicity initiative” put forth by The Schwan Food Co. encompasses both its retail and foodservice business.Read More
Millennials not all the same, study reveals March 14, 2016 New research from Ipsos and BuzzFeed uncovers four segments of millennial consumers.Read More
Stevia extracts February 17, 2016 Steviva Ingredients has partnered with farmers in Brazil to introduce two new stevia extracts: BraziliaSweet RA95 and BraziliaSweet 95-60.Read More
Honey considered a ‘natural’ sweetener, survey reveals January 27, 2016 Ninety-three percent of consumers participating in a National Honey Board survey said they consider honey a ‘natural’ sweetener.Read More
New sweeteners make bars healthier, go-to snacks Maxine Weber January 7, 2016 New sweeteners are helping bar producers reduce the sugar in their formulations and create healthier, go-to snacks.Read More
Insight into millennial shopper preferences Douglas J. Peckenpaugh January 6, 2016 Millennials account for an estimated $200 million in annual buying power. But what makes them choose one food vs. another? Read More
Low-calorie sweetener December 18, 2015 Matsutani America says its Astraea Allulose is the first plant-based, low-calorie sweetener with proven physiological benefits.Read More
Honey-Glazed Sweet Potato Chips December 9, 2015 These Honey-Glazed Sweet Potato Chips are a perfect snack year-round.Read More
United Sugars to build new Chicago area facility November 19, 2015 Scheduled to begin operations in late 2016, the 20-acre bulk storage and transfer facility is expected to improve service and reliability.Read More