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Articles by Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

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

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

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.
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State of the Industry 2018: Frozen pizza grows thanks to product diversity

State of the Industry 2018: Frozen pizza grows thanks to product diversity

Pizzas appeal to trends on both ends of the spectrum, from premium indulgence to better-for-you, gluten-free solutions
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
June 18, 2018
When it comes to pizza, consumers aren't lukewarm: Those who like it are committed to their favorite convenient meal. According to Mintel's latest U.S. pizza market report, more than one-third of consumers who purchase frozen pizza from their local grocery store do so two or three times a month or more.
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State of the Industry 2018: Classic desserts still deliver

State of the Industry 2018: Classic desserts still deliver

Cakes, pies and cheesecakes find success in tried-and-true formats and strong branding
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
June 15, 2018
With health and wellness trends leading the way across the food industry, how does a sweet and indulgent category like dessert fare? Apparently, consumers aren’t quite ready to let go of their beloved desserts.
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Plant-based protein trend helps boost snack mix and nut sales

Plant-based protein trend helps boost snack mix and nut sales

Plant-protein messaging and overall inherent nutritional appeal help snack mixes and nuts continue growth
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
May 14, 2018

While many snack categories find themselves reassessing and reformulating amidst healthy eating trends, the snack and nut mix category benefits from being seen as an intrinsically healthy choice.


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Desserts dare to be different through better-for-you ingredients and portion control

Desserts dare to be different through better-for-you ingredients and portion control

From better-for-you to simply better-tasting, desserts must innovate to compete.
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
March 12, 2018

With better-for-you trends top of mind across the food industry, how does an indulgent category like desserts fare?


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Frozen foods can boost sales through healthy, flavor-forward innovation

Frozen foods can boost sales through healthy, flavor-forward innovation

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
February 20, 2018

In select spots across the freezer case, sales are heating up, despite consumer trends that seem at odds with growth.


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Sustainability proves to be more than just a trend

Sustainability proves to be more than just a trend

Consumers demand sustainability practices that are better for the environment and humanity.
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
January 17, 2018

According to Maru/Matchbox, Toronto, sustainable products that were once considered premium are being pushed into the mainstream as consumers become more invested in the environmental and humanitarian implications of their food choices.


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Seedy Crackers

Crackers stand on their own with unique nutrition and flavors

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
December 13, 2017

Crackers grow more sophisticated as shoppers seek nutrition and flavor in their snacks.


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Creative cookies get thinner, healthier and offer innovative flavors

Creative cookies get thinner, healthier and offer innovative flavors

Boosted nutrition, fewer calories and innovative flavors lead current cookie innovations.
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
September 13, 2017

In a retail landscape that demands that snacks and baked goods have it all—great taste, affordable pricing, innovative flavors, recognizable ingredients and boosted nutrition—one category in particular is rising to the challenge: cookies.


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