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Snack mixes and nuts deliver on taste, health trends

New options and alignment with trends help keep growth relatively steady

March 11, 2020

Snack mixes and nuts are holding steady in the market. IRI, Chicago, reports sales of snack nuts grew 1.4 percent to $4.8 billion, and sales of nutritional snacks/trail mixes grew 2.3 percent to $1.2 billion for the 52 weeks ending December 29, 2019.

New technology improves traceability solutions in food manufacturing

Snack and bakery companies today need to track incoming ingredients from production, to finished product, to sale

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 10, 2020

Traceability is essential in the snack and baking industry. Ingredients always need to be tracked, and this is especially important in the case of a recall. These days, implementing a comprehensive software suite is often an essential step in establishing a strong food safety program.

Vibrant colors and bold flavors boost snack and bakery products

Vibrant colors and bold flavors play an important part in building snack and bakery product appeal

Joyce Friedberg

March 9, 2020

It's vital to get flavor and color right when developing snack and bakery products. Color helps establish the consumer's initial expectations of a product, and flavor is a critical part of delivering against those expectations.

Incredipuffs ELOTE flavor

March 9, 2020

The Snack Brigade, distributor of better-for-you Incredipuffs, has launched its latest flavor, ELOTE, at Natural Products Expo West.

Exclusive interview: Q&A with Samuel Kestenbaum, CEO of ParmCrisps

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 6, 2020

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently got the chance to talk with Samuel Kestenbaum, CEO of ParmCrisps, about how the company got started and his experience being a millennial in the world of business.

ADM names new president of ADM Milling

March 6, 2020

ADM (NYSE: ADM) today named Tedd Kruse president, ADM Milling.

Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit Easter Egg

March 6, 2020

New for 2020, Welch’s Easter Fruit Snacks are now available in 3oz. Easter Eggs that feature 6 fun sized pouches inside, making them the perfect addition to Easter baskets.

SNAXPO20 canceled as a result of anticipated reduced attendance

March 5, 2020

As a result of the impact of significantly reduced anticipated attendance related to recent corporate travel restrictions, SNAC International has made the difficult decision to cancel its annual main event, SNAXPO 2020.

Pipcorn upcycled Heirloom Snack Crackers

March 5, 2020

Pipcorn, the better-for-you heirloom snack brand, celebrates its entry into national retail locations and unveils a new Heirloom Snack Cracker line made from upcycled corn flour.

Using an accurate food composition analyzer to stay on top of consumer trends

One quick, nondestructive test can provide simultaneous analyses for compliant nutritional labeling, enhanced quality, and reduced cost

John Bogart

March 4, 2020

With consumers more focused on health and nutrition today, and empowered by the internet to follow the latest trends, food companies that cater to their needs will be rewarded and those who lag behind punished by a growing segment of the market.