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Chris Luke, Publisher, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
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Moments of opportunity—and growth

Chris Luke
July 28, 2022

We are poised at a significant point in time in the American snack industry. Over the past few years, at various points and to different degrees of intensity, we fortified ourselves with the necessities: sanitizer, toilet paper, and—yes—snacks. We are a nation of snackers, and we continually demonstrate our brand loyalty at the checkout counter—or internet shopping cart.


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Ready to connect during the pandemic

Chris Luke
June 21, 2022

If there is one clear takeaway message from the time spanning from December 2019 until today, it’s that there isn’t a clear replacement for in-person connections. While we have proven that we’re adept at adapting when necessary, a Zoom call lacks the nuances and potential insights we can get from in-person meetings.


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The future of snacking

Chris Luke
July 27, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has multiple lessons for the snack industry. Overall, the snack industry has had a strong, up year. But the degree of a "COVID bump" varied from category to category. As we emerge and plan for the future, recent, and current, product purchase behaviors can help provide a roadmap for what's to come.
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Bakery essentials

Chris Luke
July 2, 2021
One clear message from shopper behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic era is the "essential" nature of baked goods. In a crisis, the industry provides sustenance, nutrition, and yes, comfort.
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State of the Industry 2020: Sustaining the snack boom

Chris Luke
July 21, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit U.S. shores in early 2020, it caused major disruption across the snack and baking industry, and the country as a whole. Many industries have endured significant economic fallout from the pandemic.
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Baking industry strategies for the post-COVID-19 era

Chris Luke
July 14, 2020
As we approach the beginning of summer, we stand at the threshold of a new era of American life. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our society's long-established rhythms.
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Setting yourself up for success

Chris Luke
October 22, 2019
Establishing the right relationships between product developers and suppliers can make all the difference when it comes to setting yourself up for success in the snack and bakery industry.
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State of the Industry 2019: Powerfully bold

Chris Luke
July 15, 2019
Category and product line growth comes in many forms in this industry. And not everything is about clean label and better-for-you. A foundational rubric of snack product success is pure enjoyment.
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Catalysts of change

Chris Luke
June 11, 2019
Change is constant in almost any industry. But a key variable is the pace of that change. And across the baking industry, we are seeing strong catalysts of change driving growth.
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Forging invaluable partnerships

Chris Luke
October 17, 2018
Every aspect of a snack or bakery business is like a cog in a wheel. When each part fits perfectly into the design, the engine runs smoothly
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