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salted caramel macadamias

State of the Industry 2024: Nuts and mixes remain popular snack options

Producers are offering heathy and flavorful options to entice consumers.
Chris Lewis
July 24, 2024

To overcome industry obstacles and entice consumers, producers are getting creative.


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uglies chips

State of the Industry 2024: Chip producers experiment with oils, processes

Producers play with “guilt-free indulgences,” such as using avocado oil.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 23, 2024

Manufacturers are poised to tackle the various challenges of the chips category.


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caulipower frozen food

State of the Industry 2024: Frozen snacks and appetizers stay popular

Sales in the category increased slightly over the past year.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 23, 2024

Consumers keep eyeballing snacks in the freezer case while keeping an eye on their budgets.


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tia lupita's tortillas

State of the Industry 2024: Tortilla chips gain ground

Adventurous flavors and creative ingredients are among the recent innovations
Kimberly Decker
July 22, 2024

After offering creative flavors and ingredients, tortilla chip producers are drawing double-digit growth.


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woman and children eating popcorn

Fascinating snack facts to munch on

Statistics on the industry are almost as tasty as the products themselves.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
July 19, 2024

By the numbers, most readers love to dig into snacking statistics.


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State of the Industry 2024: Consumers sustain their snacking

Social media and cost continue to influence snack purchases.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 19, 2024

Snacking is a constant, with BFY and other trends mixing things up.


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state of the industry bakery: 2024

State of the Industry 2024: Bakers continue to show resilience and creativity

Challenges might persist, but so do bakery producers, showing resilience and creativity.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
July 1, 2024

Producers face ongoing pressures, but they keep demonstrating their strength.


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Cactus grain free tortilla

State of the Industry: Tortillas sales are mostly flat

Better-for-you varieties of the baked item continue to attract health-conscious consumers.
Ed Finkel
June 23, 2024

As is the case with many bakery products, better-for-you is a leading subcategory.


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Freschetta gluten free pizzas

State of the Industry 2024: Pizza purchases holding steady

While overall sales were relatively flat, producers keep rising to deliver on consumer demands.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
June 20, 2024

Consumers are choosing frozen over delivery demand quality and variety in their pizzas.


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cheesecake

State of the Industry 2024: Desserts category shows promise

Consumers search for spinoffs, seasonal flavors.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 19, 2024

With more consumers attending gatherings, the dessert category is having a renaissance. 


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