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State of the Industry 2018: Tortilla chips go bold with spicy and ethnic flavors

Tortilla chip producers introduce new varieties, including spicy and ethnic flavors, while clean label points to opportunities for growth

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 23, 2018

The tortilla chips market continues to evolve, catering to desires for bold and interestingly spiced products. Millennials, in particular, are craving adventurous and ethnic flavors. As a result, we're starting to see a wider range of new and interesting flavors hitting the market.

State of the Industry 2018: Snack mixes, nuts provide natural, tasty options

Shoppers are drawn to plant-based protein, clean labels and, increasingly, bolder flavors

Ed Finkel

July 20, 2018

Snacking has become increasingly more popular, especially among the millennial generation, and luckily both millennials and older consumers are in search of options that provide qualities like higher protein, cleaner labels and bolder, more creative flavors.

State of the Industry 2018: Puffed and extruded snacks bring better-for-you diversity

Ingredient and technological innovations are driving all areas

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 19, 2018

Puffed and extruded snacks are experiencing a renaissance. There are many different types of snacks in this category for shoppers to choose from, including traditional, healthier and even "free-from" options like gluten-free.

State of the Industry 2018: Pretzel market shows growth

Today’s pretzels category is driven by clean label, better-for-you

Joyce Friedberg

July 18, 2018

Whether hard or soft, pretzels have long benefited from an inherently simplistic approach. After all, the core ingredient makeup for pretzel dough is predominantly flour, salt, leavening and water, likely with a bit of malt extract for flavor and browning.

State of the Industry 2018: Ready-to-eat popcorn tops other varieties

Pop goes the market, as long as inspiration flows

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

July 17, 2018

According to new research on snacking motivations from Mintel, consumers are most likely to enjoy popcorn while watching TV or a movie at home (62 percent). But convenience is the name of the game.

State of the Industry 2018: Fueling growth of frozen snacks and appetizers

Nutrition, ethnic flavors and ingredient diversity can drive continued growth in frozen snacks and appetizers

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 16, 2018

Frozen snacks and appetizers are staples in most households, pizza rolls, for example, are a quintessential American snack. And the freezer case has been slowly evolving to meet consumers' needs, branching out beyond typical heat-and-serve snacks.

Ensuring safety, quality and transparency through blockchain technology

July 16, 2018

With today’s increasingly complex supply chain, brands face an even greater challenge to ensure only the best and safest version of their products reach consumers.

State of the Industry 2018: Crackers explore new textures and formulations

Manufacturers seek to jumpstart the cracker category with new flavors and ingredients

Neal Lorenzi

July 13, 2018

Crackers remain one of the most-important segments in baked snacks. But growth has stagnated in recent years. To drive sales, manufacturers are doing exciting things with flavors and other ingredients to meet culinary- and health-driven consumer demands.

State of the Industry 2018: Innovative and clean label chips deliver

International flavors and lowering acrylamide are industry priorities.

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

July 12, 2018

Chips are a staple salty snack. And while traditional types familiar to consumers from coast to coast continue to dominate, innovation, and select forward-thinking clean-label measures, have brought diversification and growth to the segment.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery LinkedIn Professional Network crosses 10,000-member milestone

July 11, 2018

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery has announced that its LinkedIn Professional Network has grown to over 10,000 members.

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State of the Industry 2018: Tortilla chips go bold with spicy and ethnic flavors

State of the Industry 2018: Snack mixes, nuts provide natural, tasty options

State of the Industry 2018: Puffed and extruded snacks bring better-for-you diversity

State of the Industry 2018: Pretzel market shows growth

State of the Industry 2018: Ready-to-eat popcorn tops other varieties

State of the Industry 2018: Fueling growth of frozen snacks and appetizers

Ensuring safety, quality and transparency through blockchain technology

State of the Industry 2018: Crackers explore new textures and formulations

State of the Industry 2018: Innovative and clean label chips deliver

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery LinkedIn Professional Network crosses 10,000-member milestone

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