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Special ReportsState of the Industry

2025 State of the Industry: Custom built

SOI Snacks 2025
Image still courtesy of FabrikaCr via CreatasVideo+ / GettyImages Plus
July 31, 2025
State of the Industry: Bakery

The snack industry has undergone many changes over the past year, with certain factors driving the need to adapt and diversify. However, the sector has always been adept at identifying consumer desires, from indulgent treats to more BFY snacks with functional benefits. Brands have pivoted to strategies like cheaper pricing, promotions, more marketing, and co-branded products to retain their share of consumers’ snacking, and both omnichannel and ecommerce have evolved, as well.

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pretzels
State of the Industry 2025: Pretzels perform positively for the year

Makers in the category are optimistic the good news will continue in coming months.

Popcorn
State of the Industry 2025: Popcorn rolls with the punches

Producers are continuing to innovate and offering adventurous flavors.

frozen snacks and apps
State of the Industry 2025: Sales of frozen snacks and apps stay cool

Dollar sales were flat over the past year, but producers feel the future looks bright.

Crackers
State of the Industry 2025: Crackers keep evolving

Products in the category are offering club-sized formats, BFY options, and more.

Puffed and extruded snacks
State of the Industry 2025: Puffed and extruded snacks get innovative

The category is seeing a surge of new flavors, formats, and functions.

tortilla chips
State of the Industry 2025: Consumers hold healthy cravings for tortilla chips

Category sales have been flat but snackers are reaching for BFY bites.

nuts and mixes
State of the Industry 2025: Health interests keep nuts and snack mixes going

The complementary categories have seen a blend of declines and modest growth.

chips
State of the Industry 2025: Chips are down, and up

Sales of the snack have been mixed but producers report the category holds opportunities.

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