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Healthy snacking and plant-based foods fuel growth of nuts, seeds and inclusions

August 14, 2019

Nuts and seeds are growing in popularity due to an increase in healthy snacking and consumer interest in plant-based products. According to Innova Market Insights, 7 in 10 U.S. consumers sought healthier snacking options in 2018.

OatRite portfolio of nutrient-rich sweeteners

OatRite is plant-derived, high in protein, minerals and antioxidants, and offers benefits for baked goods including browning, texture and shelf life.

August 6, 2019

Malt Products Corporation (MPC), a manufacturer of malted barley extract and other natural, nutritious sweeteners, will showcase its recently enhanced and rebranded OatRite portfolio of liquid and dry oat extract sweeteners at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), September 8-11 in Las Vegas.

EXBERRY liquid and powdered red coloring foods

August 5, 2019

GNT Group has developed a new and improved range of EXBERRY liquid and powdered red Coloring Foods that are free of added sugar.

Holton Food Products clean label stabilizers for the baking industry

July 31, 2019

Since 1946, Holton Food Products has been developing premium stabilizers and specialty ingredients for the bakery, dessert and prepared food industries.

HERZA Schokolade brings color to ice cream, muesli and snacks

Fruity bits made of natural ingredients boost enjoyment

July 31, 2019

Colored food has been a trend at least since the unicorn cake.

IFT 2019: Clean label, savory flavors, plant-based trends dominate

July 25, 2019

This year's IFT show took place from June 2-5 at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, in New Orleans.

State of the Industry 2019: Snack mix and nut inspirations for category growth

Global flavors, healthy indulgence and dynamic textures top trends in snack and nut mixes

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

July 24, 2019

According to the "Top 10 Trend Predictions for 2019" from SPINS, Chicago, internationally inspired innovation in nuts and seeds is gaining ground. SPINS says that nuts and seeds are watch-worthy because they're not only protein-rich and easy to eat, but they deliver antioxidants and long-lasting energy.

State of the Industry 2019: Frozen snacks and appetizers grow through diversity

This category of convenience offers a growing range of diversity to meet shopper desires.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 18, 2019

The frozen snacks and appetizers category has seen steady growth over the past few years thanks to the combined avenues of convenience and culinary diversity manufacturers are bringing to market. These products nicely accent the category, finding a home alongside longtime staples that likewise continue to see growth.

State of the Industry: Innovating to drive cracker category growth

State of the Industry 2019: Innovating to drive cracker category growth

Cracker formulators have several avenues to diversify cracker brands beyond the standards

Joyce Friedberg

July 17, 2019

Crackers maintain far-reaching appeal. But while the category benefits from increased consumer interest in snacking, crackers have experienced intensified competition from other foods within salty snacks and beyond.

State of the Industry 2019: Defining the future of snacking

While our core snack product preferences will endure, new markets emerge every year

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 15, 2019

Nearly everyone in the United States has a snack at least once a day, and the frequency of snacking is on the rise. Snacking, for an increasing percentage of the population, is a lifestyle, with multiple eating occasions replacing mealtimes.