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Esther Price Milk Chocolate Lemon Meltaway candy.

State of the Industry 2025: Chocolate consumers keep craving treats

Challenges and uncertainty continue, but resilient producers continue to innovate.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
September 23, 2025

Despite ongoing cocoa market volatility and other obstacles, candy companies keep delivering the chocolate treats shoppers desire.


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dubai chocolate

State of the Industry 2025: Candy producers focus on new flavors, trends

Gen Z, Millennial consumers are seeking unique confectionery experiences.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 22, 2025

When picking out sweet treats, shoppers are looking for variety in portion and pack sizes.


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Hands reaching for pieces of loaded nachos from a platter

State of the Industry event explores bakery, snack trends

Association leaders and market experts shared analysis during the Aug. 13 webinar.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
September 2, 2025

The State of the Industry: Snack and Bakery online event featured representatives from SNAC International, BEMA, ABA, and Circana.


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tray of sweet pastries

Webinar shares state of the snack, baking industries

The August 13 State of the Industry online event features experts from top organizations.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
August 11, 2025

The online event will share bakery and snack trends, market insights, and other info courtesy of BEMA, SNAC International, ABA, and Circana experts.


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SOI Snacks 2025

2025 State of the Industry: Custom built

July 31, 2025

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


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Dots pretzel honey mustard

State of the Industry 2025: Pretzels perform positively for the year

Makers in the category are optimistic the good news will continue in coming months.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
July 25, 2025

Companies offering products in the salty snack category had a good 12 months; producers also feel good about the year ahead.


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Pop Secret Double Cheddar

State of the Industry 2025: Popcorn rolls with the punches

Producers are continuing to innovate and offering adventurous flavors.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 24, 2025

Consumers are searching for both better-for-you and indulgent offerings.


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Dr. Praegers Pizza Stars

State of the Industry 2025: Sales of frozen snacks and apps stay cool

Dollar sales were flat over the past year, but producers feel the future looks bright.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
July 24, 2025

Challenges persist for the chilly category, but the word from company leaders is there are many reasons to feel optimistic about the coming months.


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ritz crackers

State of the Industry 2025: Crackers keep evolving

Products in the category are offering club-sized formats, BFY options, and more.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 23, 2025

Consumers are searching for clean-label products with adventurous flavors.


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SRSB Krutones

State of the Industry 2025: Puffed and extruded snacks get innovative

The category is seeing a surge of new flavors, formats, and functions.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 22, 2025

Consumers want new and exciting options in puffed and extruded snacks.


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