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A Bar for Every Body

Bar manufacturers are creating products to accommodate a variety of nutritional and lifestyle demands in the growing market.
April 23, 2012
Consumers are asking for a lot of bars these days. Some want bars to be a healthy, easy snack, while others demand that their bars act as a supplement to an active lifestyle. Many prefer a bar that can substitute for a meal or act as a diet aid. Either way, bar manufacturers are making products that satisfy all of these requirements, so it’s just a matter of picking which bar is right for the job.
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Hidden Assets

New sweeteners, starches and gums help bakers and snack producers meet consumers’ demand for tasty, better-for-you products.
March 01, 2012
When eating a favorite snack or bakery product, few people stop and consider all of the ingredients that give these products the taste and mouthfeel they enjoy. Consumers don’t care if the layer cake on their plate is moist because it’s made with a special flour formulation or that a gum blend makes the frosting smooth.
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Sweet and Savory Snacks

The mounting pressure to stand out on grocery store shelves has manufacturers looking to new and exciting ways to grab interest in their products through better-for-you sweet and savory options and unique flavor profiles.
February 16, 2012
In a move toward boldly-flavored, healthful products, manufacturers are finding innovative ways to meet the needs of consumers who favor sweet and savory bakery foods and snacks. Starting with the dessert first, familiar flavors and healthful benefits can be found in many of Wholly Wholesome’s pie products.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Data Sheds Light on Perceptions

January 20, 2012
Usage The food ingredient landscape is changing, with consumers shifting their focus away from specific ingredients to overall calories and nutrition.
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USDA says Sugar Prices May Stay High in 2012

January 19, 2012
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says sugar prices will likely remain high due to external factors such as government policies, oil prices and instability in the Eurozone.
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Delicious Double Headers

January 01, 2012
The bases are loaded when it comes to sweet goods and snack cakes. Though sales are sluggish, consumers want sweet treats to be healthy but still like to indulge a bit. But with fewer calories and fat, portion packaging and better-for-you formulations, today’s sweet treats won’t stay in the dugout for long.
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Moving Up in the System

January 01, 2012
Unlike the run-of-the-mill cookie product, this year’s items possess superstar qualities, including better-for-you ingredients and exotic flavorings.
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The Holidays Just Got Healthier

December 07, 2011
Ho ho ho! It’s time to set out a plate of cookies and milk for Santa because cookie manufacturers have been busy little elves, creating new and exciting items for everyone on Santa Claus’ list.
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Keeping Weight Management Real

December 07, 2011
Many ingredient suppliers are stepping up with heart-healthy, weight-management solutions that allow consumers to indulge without the guilt.
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Survey Shows Proposed High-Fructose Corn Syrup Name Change Will Mislead Consumers

November 10, 2011
Changing the name of high-fructose corn syrup to "corn sugar" will confuse consumers and thwart food shoppers' attempts to avoid the man-made sweetener, according to a study prepared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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