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State of the Industry 2022: Bakery snacks jump in sales as consumers return to the office

Consumers look for healthy and portable bakery snacks, but occasionally want to indulge, too.

June 16, 2022

The bakery snacks category overall experienced an increase in sales in 2021, the possible reason for that being that consumers are now returning to the office and want on-the-go snacks to keep them company at their desks.

State of the Industry 2022: Tortillas fulfill diversity of uses

Different eating occasions, better-for-you ingredients, greater variety of flavors among appeals.

Ed Finkel

June 16, 2022

The tortilla category largely flatlined during the past year, with some variation by type or brand of shell, as the world began to reopen after the worst of the pandemic and fewer consumers worked at home.

State of the Industry 2022: Fresh bread category stabilizes with segments of growth

Sandwich bread and English muffin segments stabilize while bagels continue generating strong sales gains.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 15, 2022

State of the Industry analysis of the fresh bread category, including sandwich and loaf bread products, bagels, and English muffins.

State of the Industry 2022: Bakery faces formidable challenges

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 15, 2022

State of the Industry Overview for bakery, including a look at baking industry challenges like the supply chain, workforce development, impact from the war in Europe, and the pandemic.

State of the Industry 2021: Tortilla chips keep consumers’ interest with a burst of new flavors

Consumers search for better-for-you tortilla chips, as well as new and interesting flavors.

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 3, 2021

Even though we are now nearing the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have become comfortable with snacking more at home, including snacking on tortilla chips. This trend will continue through 2021, but consumers are also searching for better-for-you and plant-based tortilla chip options.

State of the Industry 2021: Snack mixes and nuts return to their “on the go” roots

From shelter-in-place to outdoor escapes, it’s been a “mixed bag” for snack mixes and nuts.

Kimberly Decker

August 2, 2021

Brands in the snack-mix and nut spaces could be forgiven for waxing a little Dickensian as they look back on the year that was. For while the events that characterized 2020, and that persist, to an extent, today, don't quite measure up to "the best of times" or "the worst of times," they do tell something of "A Tale of Two Snacking Scenarios."

State of the Industry 2021: Puffed and extruded snacks go back to basics

Near the end of the pandemic, puffed and extruded snacks return to their healthy roots.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 30, 2021

Puffed and extruded snacks have been a staple in pantries for many years. Recently, however, manufacturers have been upping their game, using clean-label ingredients and a variety of different flavors to attract new consumers to the category.

State of the Industry 2021: Pretzels continue to crunch

Cleaner labels, healthier ingredients, greater variety of flavors on the menu for consumers.

Ed Finkel

July 29, 2021

The hard pretzel category grew steadily in the past year as consumers stuck at home continued to snack, although fortunes varied significantly from brand to brand. During the past year, consumer focus on cleaner labels and healthier ingredients has ramped up, while manufacturers have continued to experiment with a wider variety of flavors. Pretzel product and ingredient makers predict those trends will continue.

State of the Industry 2021: Popcorn experiments with modernized flavors, oils

Popcorn breaks out of the box—or, in this case, bag.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 28, 2021

As Americans stayed home for another year during the COVID-19 pandemic, popcorn sales steadily rose, especially in the ready-to-eat popcorn/caramel corn category.

The future of snacking

Chris Luke

July 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has multiple lessons for the snack industry. Overall, the snack industry has had a strong, up year. But the degree of a "COVID bump" varied from category to category. As we emerge and plan for the future, recent, and current, product purchase behaviors can help provide a roadmap for what's to come.

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State of the Industry 2022: Bakery snacks jump in sales as consumers return to the office

State of the Industry 2022: Tortillas fulfill diversity of uses

State of the Industry 2022: Fresh bread category stabilizes with segments of growth

State of the Industry 2022: Bakery faces formidable challenges

State of the Industry 2021: Tortilla chips keep consumers’ interest with a burst of new flavors

State of the Industry 2021: Snack mixes and nuts return to their “on the go” roots

State of the Industry 2021: Puffed and extruded snacks go back to basics

State of the Industry 2021: Pretzels continue to crunch

State of the Industry 2021: Popcorn experiments with modernized flavors, oils

The future of snacking

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