The health-centered snack brand Toosum, known for its 100-calorie oatmeal bars, is set to launch their Protein Cookie line at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, May 22-24.
The Essential Baking Co. also now reaches a national audience with its Take & Bake line of artisan sourdough batards and baguettes, which get a notable 190-day ambient shelf life thanks to modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP).
The scope and variety of snack foods and baked goods continues to evolve across the U.S. foodservice landscape. Snack producers and bakeries, often working in collaboration with restaurant operators, continue to work to build interest and intrigue across all dayparts, including the omnipresent snacking segment, while still remaining comfortingly familiar. It's a delicate balance, and understanding customer motivations and emerging menu trends is the first step.
As the peanut butter flavor trend continues to grow, especially in the snacking category, Hostess Brands, LLC, debuts Hostess Peanut Butter Ding Dongs.