After her last trip to PACK EXPO International, Peggy Shannon, the founder of artisan cookie manufacturer Queen City Cookies, L.L.C. in Cincinnati, purchased a shrink-packaging machine that helps ensure the freshness and quality of her cookies, sold to customers across the U.S.
Pastry Chicago, an organization comprised of passionate people who love all forms of pastry, is seeking cookie enthusiasts to participate in its Fifth Annual Amateur Cookie Competition. The event will be held on Aug. 25 from 2-4 p.m. at Whole Foods-South Loop.
Nabisco’s Honey Maid crackers dominate the graham cracker category, with a 49.4% market share, according to SymphonyIRI Group. But Kraft Foods has done little advertising to assert that position until now. Kraft is launching a major marketing effort, with new products and a campaign that promotes the brand as a standalone snack for children.
Crackers and crisps are benefitting from new production techniques, better-for-you ingredients, cleaner labels and innovative flavors as manufacturers deal with consumers having less discretionary income.
Crunch and flavor have always been gold and silver medalists in the cracker and crisp game, but because consumers are looking for more healthful snacks, there have been interesting developments with these products.
Snacking is really evolving this year, taking on a more important role as a meal substitute in daily eating. For the opening ceremonies, we offer a peek at the many updates in snacks.
Snacks are hanging tough despite the foot-dragging economy, as nearly one-quarter of consumers struggle to make ends meet. But snackers are snacking more frequently, and the products they’re eating play a more important role in wellness- and indulgent-related eating occasions.
To celebrate Oreo’s 100th birthday, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are launching an array of sweet Oreo-inspired treats including specialty donuts and cookie cakes.
Summer is here—finally! It’s time to hit a few golf balls and kick back. It’s also time to peruse our annual State of the Industry issues (June and July). This month, we’re covering the bakery market, which includes the bread aisle, sweet goods, cookies, bars, snack cakes, frozen baked goods, tortillas, pies and more.
Watch out, golfing pros! Rookie cookie companies are charging down the green with unique ingredients and varieties, while classic brands are finding new ways to stay relevant within the market.
Cookies are a robust segment within the bakery industry. There are brands that have been around for decades and have become household names, but there are also many up-and-coming brands that offer unique flavors for niche markets and are set to become the next class of pros.