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Frito-Lay: Growth at the top

Chris Luke
July 12, 2018

Cheetos. Lay's. Ruffles. Doritos. These are the brands so familiar to nearly every American. They read off like a list of celebrities. They're household words. And they instantly convey a flavor profile, an aroma, a signature texture-likely even childhood memories.


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State of the Industry 2018: Sweet goods flourish by means of variety

State of the Industry 2018: Clean-label, healthy tortillas spur sales

Clean-label, non-GMO, organic and other nontraditional tortilla options help spur category sales
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 22, 2018
As much as the tortilla category stays the same, it also has been striving to include more clean-label, non-GMO, and organic options. The standard white flour or corn tortilla that you see on grocery shelves will continue to persist, but consumers may see vegetable options like sweet potato tortillas alongside them, too.
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State of the Industry 2018: Innovation strategies for new bread product success

State of the Industry 2018: Innovation strategies for new bread product success

Bakers continue to build interest with innovative breads—and they have myriad resources at hand to fuel the next generation of successful products.
doug peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
June 20, 2018
At first glance, it might not seem that the bread aisle has changed all that much of late. Many of the same traditional products are performing as expected. But look closer, and you'll see sliced bread products that look remarkably like their artisan cousins. Dig deeper, and clearly organic is starting to surface with more regularity.
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State of the Industry 2018: Frozen pizza grows thanks to product diversity

State of the Industry 2018: Frozen pizza grows thanks to product diversity

Pizzas appeal to trends on both ends of the spectrum, from premium indulgence to better-for-you, gluten-free solutions
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
June 18, 2018
When it comes to pizza, consumers aren't lukewarm: Those who like it are committed to their favorite convenient meal. According to Mintel's latest U.S. pizza market report, more than one-third of consumers who purchase frozen pizza from their local grocery store do so two or three times a month or more.
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State of the Industry 2018: Cookies search for healthy ingredients, great taste

State of the Industry 2018: Cookies search for healthy ingredients, great taste

Cookies offer both indulgent and better-for-you choices
Neal Lorenzi
June 14, 2018
The word indulgence is often used in any discussion of cookies. And while that still holds true, more better-for-you, healthy options are hitting the shelves. But regardless of the protein levels in cookies, consumers are still looking for treats with appealing flavor combinations that taste good and offer a multi-dimensional bite.
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