Consumer interest in foods that support holistic health and well-being is increasing. According to the 2020 IFIC Food and Health Survey, over half of consumers report that healthfulness has more of an impact today versus 10 years ago on their food and beverage purchase decisions.
Better-for-you snack brand expands organic line with new Kale and Everything flavors
October 29, 2020
RW Garcia, a family-owned national brand of better-for-you snacks, has added two new organic cracker varieties, Organic Kale and Organic Everything, to its popular organic cracker line this fall.
Available in three varieties, Justin's Almond Butter Protein Bars are made with 10g of plant-based protein, including Justin’s one-of-a-kind almond butter, giving consumers a new protein-packed offering to snack on.
Majority of Americans are snacking more, and many are making better choices about their snacks and meal solutions
October 14, 2020
A new survey from CVS Pharmacy released recently found that two thirds of American adults (66 percent) are snacking at home more, and nearly three in five (59 percent) are choosing better-for-you snacks and meal solutions more often than they would have prior to the pandemic.
I recently attended a (virtual, of course) session by ABA's NextGenBaker program entitled "Leading in the Landscape of Today," which featured industry senior leaders speaking about the pandemic and how shopping habits have changed, and also not changed.
Food and beverage brands, and manufacturers will now have access to novel flavor technology for reducing bitter notes.
October 1, 2020
Blue California announced jointly, with biotech innovator Conagen, the patent filing for a new, nature-based bitter blocker technology to improve the taste of a wide range of consumer products.