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Fats and oils continue to weigh on consumers' packaged food choices amid pandemic pressures

September 29, 2020

Much has changed in consumers’ buying behaviors regarding foods, but their attention to the fats and oils in the packaged foods they purchase remains consistent, according to Cargill’s most recent FATitudes survey, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Snack and bakery innovations with healthy grains

Consumers search for tasty grains that also have better-for-you properties.

Joyce Friedberg

September 16, 2020

Grains are a fundamental ingredient in snack food and bakery products and an important food in consumer diets. In fact, based on the 2020 IFIC Food and Health Survey, consumers view fiber, whole grains, and protein from plants as the healthiest, and most-sought-after, nutrients.

British people in lockdown discover plant-based snacks as the pandemic drives trend for healthier eating

September 16, 2020

Lockdown has led to a significant change in the nation’s food habits according to new research from Olam Cocoa, which shows that while we’re snacking more than we were before the pandemic, we’re also much more health conscious.

Undercover Snacks interview quinoa chocolate

Exclusive interview: Q&A with Undercover Snacks, on its brand origin and healthy snacks

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 11, 2020

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Diana Levy, founder and CEO, Undercover Snacks, about the brand's origins and healthy snacking.

Veggies Made Great grows product line at Wegmans

Four new Veggies Made Great items are now on shelf at all Wegmans locations

September 7, 2020

Veggies Made Great has gained traction at Wegmans, driven by tremendous growth and best-in class velocity.

Veggies Made Great expands into Walmart

September 2, 2020

Veggies Made Great products are now available at Walmart.

Quinn raises additional Series D Financing, expands distribution, adds to leadership team

August 31, 2020

Quinn, a Louisville, CO-based natural foods company known for reimagining classic snacks, announced they have closed additional Series D funding.

Nuts, fruits, and other inclusions elevate snacks and baked goods

Nuts, fruits, and other inclusions find increased usage in snack and bakery products.

Joyce Friedberg

August 25, 2020

Nuts, fruits, and other common inclusions deliver many attributes consumers seek, including elevated taste, texture, and nutrition. In addition, these ingredients address consumer increasing interest in plant-based foods and proteins, and often fit clean-label criteria.

Vote now for the Best Healthy School Snacks of 2020

August 24, 2020

Life just doesn't feel the same in 2020, especially this time of year as students of all ages begin their studies again, with remote learning in place in many densely populated parts of the country. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our lives in many ways, including how we snack.

Better-for-you snack and bakery product development strategies

Snack and baking industry responds to consumers’ requests for healthier indulgences.

Kimberly Decker

August 20, 2020

There was a time, not so long ago, when nutritional boundaries were more clear-cut. "Indulgent foods weren't healthy," says Mel Festejo, COO, American Key Food Products, Closter, NJ. "They either had a surfeit of nutrients that triggered health issues, or they contained ingredients whose names raised anxiety."

On-Demand Join us for a practical look at how bakeries can modernize packaging lines and better align with emerging retail and environmental demands. Key takeaways:

BFY bill while still delivering the taste, texture, and other attributes that consumers aren’t so willing to compromise on. In this focused presentation, an expert from a leading producer will discuss their experiences and perspectives on ways to craft recipes that hit all the marks.

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Fats and oils continue to weigh on consumers' packaged food choices amid pandemic pressures

Snack and bakery innovations with healthy grains

British people in lockdown discover plant-based snacks as the pandemic drives trend for healthier eating

Exclusive interview: Q&A with Undercover Snacks, on its brand origin and healthy snacks

Veggies Made Great grows product line at Wegmans

Veggies Made Great expands into Walmart

Quinn raises additional Series D Financing, expands distribution, adds to leadership team

Nuts, fruits, and other inclusions elevate snacks and baked goods

Vote now for the Best Healthy School Snacks of 2020

Better-for-you snack and bakery product development strategies

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