Articles Tagged with ''snack industry''

A week or so ago, my parents and I hopped in the car and drove from Michigan to Rhode Island.

The new Real Butter Tastes Better line of microwave popcorn, which features Quinn Snacks' patented Pure Pop bag, is made with grass-fed clarified butter and absolutely no “flavorings.” 

Consumer engagement in sustainability continues to increase. To that end, many consumers not only look to corporations for leadership in this area, but are also drawn to companies specifically because of their sustainability efforts.

The world of snacking gathered in Savannah, GA for SNAXPO 2017 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.

Eventually, anyone who eats food produced in Ohio may see—or taste—the benefits of some recent equipment donated to The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).

No segment of the U.S. food industry is as productive and lively as snack and bakery today.

The U.S. snack food industry is arguably stronger than ever. Sales of salty favorites have mostly displayed growth potential or at least remained steady over the past five years. 

Sanitation probably tops the list, but safety, speed, reliability, ease of use, and resource efficiency are also among the watchwords for snack and bakery manufacturers when it comes to replacing or upgrading their plant’s belts and conveyors equipment.

Some snack categories today are tough to crack. According to data from IRI, Chicago, dollar sales in the crackers category during the 52 weeks ending September 4, 2016 rose 0.98 percent to reach $7.4 billion.

The Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA’s) newest report, How America’s Eating Habits are Changing, focuses on millennials and their eating habits, and it found that although they purchase from many different sources, they frequently shop at supermarkets.