Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

Developing better-for-you and tasty, reduced-sodium foods

February 8, 2022

Interview with Ajinomoto about strategies for snacks and baked goods that offer both craveable flavor and better-for-you nutritionals.

Agents of change

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

February 3, 2022

Are you part of the problem, or part of the solution? If you don't automatically align with the solution end of that equation, you might want to think about your overall messaging to consumers, and to the industry overall.

Wyandot Snacks and its B Corporation journey

Wyandot Snacks, a legend in salty snacks, shares insights on its recent journey to B Corporation status.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

February 3, 2022

The U.S. snack industry established strong roots during the first half of the 20th century. Retail channel diversification, ingenious equipment engineering, and an increasingly mobile American public hungry for snacking adventure all contributed to the boom. Upstart innovators blazed their own paths across this fertile land, rich with opportunity.

2022 Snack and bakery industry outlook

Industry leaders provide perspective on trends to watch in 2022.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 30, 2022

Every year poses its share of market challenges to companies operating in the snack and bakery market, a vital economic sector, which at retail alone accounts for over $100 billion in annual U.S. sales.

2022 CPG outlook and strategies from Deloitte

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 28, 2022

Building consumer trust, understanding a product’s life cycle, and addressing challenges like increasing costs and the supply chain.

2022 Snack & Bakery Outlook: Supply-chain perspectives

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 25, 2022

SF&WB connected with several industry suppliers to gain their current market perspectives for the coming year.

2022 Snack & Bakery Outlook: Foodservice focus, part 2

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 18, 2022

Sharpen your 2022 focus with key foodservice trend perspectives from Rich Products leadership.

2022 Snack & Bakery Outlook: Foodservice focus

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 7, 2022

In this latest installment of industry trends, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery connected with Heather Davis, senior manager of customer insights, Bimbo Bakehouse, to gain some insight into trends of note across U.S. foodservice today.

IRI insights into 2022 snack and bakery trends

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 3, 2022

Eating occasions and flavor directions factor into industry activity and planning.

The Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies of 2021

Snack and bakery companies continue to find opportunities for growth amidst challenging times.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 2, 2022

The grain-focused snack and bakery industry accounts for over $100 billion in annual retail sales. The core of those offerings originate from a select group of businesses, some who have served American consumers for many decades.