Nuts, seeds and other inclusions add new dimensions of color, appearance, texture, nutrition, flavor and more to an increasing range of snack and bakery products. Nut and seed consumption has continued to increase over the past several years. One of the contributing factors to the growth is consumer awareness and interest in plant-based foods.
While many snack categories find themselves reassessing and reformulating amidst healthy eating trends, the snack and nut mix category benefits from being seen as an intrinsically healthy choice.
Snack mixes and nuts have always been a popular snack because they have a "health halo," and are also usually available in on-the-go varieties. Over the past year, consumers have continued to search for better-for-you snack mixes, but at the same time, they're also looking for new and innovative flavors and varieties that are perhaps more exotic than previous incarnations, with touches of indulgence.
Crunchmaster recently released its Protein Snack Crackers—crunchy, baked crackers with whole grain and five grams of protein per serving to keep consumers energized.
It’s rare for a food product to check so many boxes in the minds of consumers that it becomes, essentially, universally beloved. But such is the case for snack and nutritional bars.
Whey 2 Be! announced the launch of Whey 2 Be! protein-packed gourmet cookies with a smooth texture and delicious taste that feature cold-processed whey protein.
Munk Pack protein cookies, available in double dark chocolate, peanut butter chocolate chip, coconut white chocolate macadamia and oatmeal raisin spice, are gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, kosher.
Ips Pop, the first and only protein popcorn on the market made with whey protein. each serving includes 5 grams of protein - the same amount as 20 almonds.