Webinar shares state of the snack, baking industries The August 13 State of the Industry online event features experts from top organizations. 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.Read More
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 July 25, 2025 Companies offering products in the salty snack category had a good 12 months; producers also feel good about the year ahead.Read More
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 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.Read More
Snacking habits can run in the family When feeling peckish, our chief editor reaches for some of the same treats as dear old dad. Jenni Spinner July 22, 2025 Snacktime can be social, but when it comes to product preferences, it also can follow biology.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Consumers hold healthy cravings for tortilla chips Category sales have been flat but snackers are reaching for BFY bites. Alex Zavistovich July 21, 2025 When considering the category, snackers rank adventurous flavors and better-for-you benefits high on their list of must-haves.Read More
Mother’s Cookies hosts monstrous fun in Frostology Lab The brand’s interactive pop-up event celebrated its new Dynamite Dinosaurs treats. Jenni Spinner July 21, 2025 The bakery bites, tied to the new Jurassic Park movie blockbuster, are the first chocolate items in the brand portfolio.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Health interests keep nuts and snack mixes going The complementary categories have seen a blend of declines and modest growth. Ed Finkel July 21, 2025 When considering the category, snackers rank adventurous flavors and better-for-you benefits high on their list of must-haves.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Chips are down, and up Sales of the snack have been mixed but producers report the category holds opportunities. Jenni Spinner July 18, 2025 The potato chips category is fiercely competitive, but products offering adventurous flavors, BFY benefits, and other stand-out qualities can connect with consumers.Read More
IFT FIRST samples show off ingredient innovations Exhibitors offered prototypes crafted to demonstrate their products' capabilities. Jenni Spinner July 16, 2025 Exhibitors served up buttery buns, chocolatey cookies, puckery pickle drinks, and other treats to show off their capabilities during the event.Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Bun buys keep rolling along From both the perimeter and center store, rolls and buns continue to land in shopping carts. Jenni Spinner June 30, 2025 With consumers continuing to crave burgers, hot dogs, and other products, buns and rolls remain popular purchases.Read More