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State of the Industry 2020: Crackers grow through innovation

Consumers search for crackers that adhere to plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary choices.

July 15, 2020

Crackers are a product category that has nearly universal appeal. Consumers are snacking more often, especially in light of the recent pandemic, and the expanding variety of crackers on the market today make them a natural fit for nearly any snacking occasion.

State of the Industry 2020: Chips offer better-for-you options

Consumers search for healthier, spicier chip options.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 14, 2020

Potato chips are a staple in most Americans' pantries. While classic chips still command the bulk of U.S. market share, salty snack companies have begun to offer more better-for-you options, in addition to new and exciting flavor combinations.

Perfecting artisan bread processing

Lin Carson

July 1, 2020

Ingredients and processing play a 50/50 role in the quality production of artisan bread. It's the simple ingredient list and simple processing that is helping boost this style of bread's popularity in the natural and clean label trend.

State of the Industry 2020: Consumers indulge in comforting sweet goods

Specialized diets fuel R&D efforts while consumers seek balance—and comfort

Liz Parker Kuhn

June 29, 2020

Sweet goods are having a moment. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, people want comfort food, and that includes bakery products like pastries, doughnuts, muffins, and more.

State of the Industry 2020: Snack cakes remain portable and delicious

Consumers seek on-the-go bakery snacks—even while staying home

Liz Parker Kuhn

June 26, 2020

Even though consumers have largely been staying home of late due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are still seeking out desserts and treats like snack cakes.

Entrepreneurial cookie brand THINSTERS brings clean-label, bite-sized indulgences to the nation

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

May 21, 2020

Over the past few years, a number of notable food trends have developed incrementally stronger resonance with U.S. shoppers.

The 2020 consumer doesn't want to compromise

Insights from FMCG shows how consumers are indulging and what flavor profiles they’re seeking.

Will Cowling

February 19, 2020

FMCG insights show that brands must offer conveniently nutritious products that have functional benefits and offer new exotic flavors.

Who is Gen Z and what will they eat?

Generation Z, which refers to anyone born between 1996-2018, is more anxious than any other generation.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2020

FONA International recently released a new report about this up-and-coming generation, "Consumer Insight: Gen Z." The report describes them as “perfectionistic, driven and globally connected.”

Cadbury Dairy Milk tops ranking of global online searches

Leisure used search data from the year ending in October 2019.

January 22, 2020

Leisure, a kitchen stove brand based in the UK, has analyzed global search volumes to reveal each nation’s favorite and the world’s favorite chocolate bar.

The Best New Snack & Bakery Products of 2019

Pretzels from a famous Boston chef and a special offering from one of the most-beloved companies in baking climb to the top of voting for the year.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 7, 2020

In 2015, we launched the "Best New Snack & Bakery Products" of the year contest to honor outstanding new snack and bakery products entering the industry, with the online SF&WB audience voting for their favorites.