Snacking habits can run in the family When feeling peckish, our chief editor reaches for some of the same treats as dear old dad. Jenni Spinner July 22, 2025 Snacktime can be social, but when it comes to product preferences, it also can follow biology.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Consumers hold healthy cravings for tortilla chips Category sales have been flat but snackers are reaching for BFY bites. Alex Zavistovich July 21, 2025 When considering the category, snackers rank adventurous flavors and better-for-you benefits high on their list of must-haves.Read More
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. Ed Finkel July 21, 2025 When considering the category, snackers rank adventurous flavors and better-for-you benefits high on their list of must-haves.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Bun buys keep rolling along From both the perimeter and center store, rolls and buns continue to land in shopping carts. Jenni Spinner June 30, 2025 With consumers continuing to crave burgers, hot dogs, and other products, buns and rolls remain popular purchases.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Bread buys focus on quality Shoppers and bread producers alike face challenges but the category keeps plugging along. Jenni Spinner June 26, 2025 Sales of bread products have been relatively flat, but consumers continue reaching for BFY and restaurant-like options.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Tortilla sales are on the rise Refrigerated brands generally have been climbing faster than their shelf-stable counterparts. Ed Finkel June 26, 2025 Whether traditional, better-for-you, flavored, or other, tortillas and other wraps continue to interest hungry consumers.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Sweet goods producers remain optimistic In the face of ups and downs, players in the category have reasons to look on the bright side. Alex Zavistovich June 25, 2025 Consumers are searching for better-for-you, healthy breakfast ideas.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Bakery snacks continue innovating Challenges persist, but producers in the snack cakes arena continue to show resilience and creativity Jenni Spinner June 24, 2025 When searching for snack cakes, consumers look for indulgence, affordability, and convenience.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Bittersweet results hit desserts While the past year brought declines in several subcategories, bright spots still appeared. Jenni Spinner June 20, 2025 Shoppers are still reaching for cakes, pies, and other sweet temptations, though many categories saw a drop in sales.Read More
For bar-hungry consumers, protein packs a punch: Glanbia A leader from the food solutions provider offers insights into trends impacting the category. Jenni Spinner May 27, 2025 With Americans continuing to reach for bars whenever they feel peckish, high-protein products rank high on their shopping lists.Read More