Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh is Group Editorial Director of Snack, Bakery, Cannabis, Meat, Candy and Food Safety for BNP Media. He has over two decades of publishing experience following the food industry from farm to fork, covering agriculture, ingredient processing, CPG and foodservice R&D, retail and restaurant menu trends, and retail grocery branding. He is a member and past president of the International Foodservice Editorial Council. Doug studied Professional and Creative Writing at Purdue University.

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2021 Snack Producer of the Year: ALDI’s affordable simplicity

2021 Snack Producer of the Year: ALDI’s affordable simplicity

ALDI, the 2021 ‘Snack Producer of the Year,’ brings affordable clean-label snacking to America.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
August 24, 2021
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Product purchase and consumption patterns in America point toward a desire for affordable simplicity in our foods. This has catalyzed ongoing product development efforts to meet increasing consumer demand for natural and organic snacks. And efforts to bring cleaner snacking options to more Americans find increased success when retailers can offer such simplified products at affordable price points.
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ALDI’s Simply Nature brand appeal

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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
August 18, 2021
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When I travel, or throughout the always-lively and competitive greater Chicagoland grocery industry, my home market, I revel in visits to unfamiliar grocery and convenience stores. Instantly immersed, strolling the perimeter and aisles, eyes darting to end caps and standalone displays, I'm a true omnivore awash in the thrill of the hunt for something new and delicious.
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Cloud kitchen bakery opportunities

Cloud kitchen bakery opportunities

Cloud kitchen technology brings new delivery-only, direct-to-consumer opportunities to baking.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
August 17, 2021
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Cloud kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens, present an emerging market opportunity for the baking industry. Multiple segments that intersect with baking show potential, including direct-to-consumer bakery click-and-collect or delivery of fresh breads, sweet goods, desserts, and novel concepts like automated dessert carry-out via vending
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Flavor inspirations at SNAXPO21

SNAXPO21 will offer ample opportunity to catalyze snack industry R&D.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
August 12, 2021
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SNAXPO21, taking place August 22–24 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, will offer multiple opportunities for snack industry leaders to explore emerging flavor innovations as part of the in-person event’s broad scope of business opportunities. SNAXPO, produced by SNAC International, is the most-comprehensive event completely dedicated to the snack industry.
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State of the Industry 2021: Cracker sales successes and opportunities

State of the Industry 2021: Cracker sales successes and opportunities

Core crackers maintain strength, while incremental growth comes through specialization.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
July 26, 2021
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The crackers category is home to multiple iconic brands synonymous with snacking, including Cheez-It, Goldfish, and Ritz, all billion-dollar brands. As part of the foundation of the grain-based baking industry, crackers also present significant opportunities for growth through incrementally better-for-you offerings and highly innovative nutrition-forward products, as well as premium and specialized lines.
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State of the Industry 2021: Riding the snacking surge

State of the Industry 2021: Riding the snacking surge

The COVID-19 pandemic proved snacks are essential to consumers’ lives—now we need to prepare for the next generation of snacking.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
July 22, 2021
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In many ways, the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed continued growth of existing patterns across snacking. For many consumers, day-to-day snacking increased, sometimes fueled by external pressures related to disrupted work, school, and the overall societal status quo. We seek solace in comfort, and the snack industry delivered.
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